Ohio Deserves Better Than Vivek Ramaswamy’s Business Model

Vivek Ramaswamy’s latest business deal offers a clear preview of how he would treat Ohio if elected Governor: extract value, enrich himself, and move on – leaving workers and communities to deal with the fallout.

This isn’t about one deal. It’s a pattern. Ramaswamy’s business record shows a consistent approach of acquiring companies for what can be pulled out of them, not for the people who work there or the public good they serve. In his newest deal, a healthcare manufacturer was reportedly attractive because of its financial assets—not its workers, patients, or long-term role in providing care.

Healthcare isn’t just another asset. It supports jobs, families, and communities. When companies are treated as shells to be stripped for parts, workers lose jobs, care becomes less stable, and accountability disappears. We’ve seen this happen across Ohio, where communities are hollowed out while executives walk away wealthier.

Ohio doesn’t need a governor who treats the state like a quick payout. Leadership means investment, stewardship, and public trust, not self-interest. If your priority is personal profit, stay in the private sector.

Ohio deserves a governor who invests in jobs, healthcare, and people, not vulture capitalism.