The two Indian-Americans, who share a common interest in innovation as a way to advance the US economy, will debate on ideological and political divides between the conservatives and liberals in America today.
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New Hampshire, Manchester
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic congressman Ro Khanna are set to debate on November 1 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. The two Indian-Americans, who share a common interest in innovation as a way to advance the US economy, will debate on ideological and political divides between the conservatives and liberals in America today.
New Hampshire is a familiar stomping ground for Khanna where he has travelled on several occasions, most recently during the midterms and lead-up to the 2024 election cycle, promoting Democrats.
Both have ties to the tech industry. Khanna represents Silicon Valley in the House, and Ramaswamy was a former biotech executive. The two Indian-Americans share a common interest in innovation as a way to advance the US economy.
The idea of a debate with Ramaswamy was suggested by Khanna in a post on X. “You’re a solid dude with whom I disagree on a lot, and I’d be glad to have a discussion at some point, just need to balance it in the context of campaign priorities. If you are willing to do it in New Hampshire, I’m game,” Ramaswami wrote on X.
Both Ramaswamy and Khanna hold different views on key issues in the US — climate change, gun reforms, and abortion rights. Khanna is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. While 4-term California congressman Khanna is likely to pitch his populist economic vision for the US, Ramaswamy will present his blueprint for the country, drawing from populist ideas
