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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggests raising voting age to 25

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has proposed raising the legal voting age to 25, with exceptions for those who meet a "national service requirement" or pass the naturalization exam. Ramaswamy has pitched himself as an outsider and has used his wealth to fund his campaign. He has also proposed shutting down federal agencies and has lamented over what he describes as a "national identity crisis." The change would require a constitutional amendment, making its enactment unlikely.

via CNN|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggests raising voting age to 25, with exceptions.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has proposed a U.S. Constitutional amendment to raise the overall voting age to 25, unless younger Americans fulfill at least six months of service in the military or as a first responder, or pass the same citizenship test administered to those seeking to become naturalized citizens. Ramaswamy argues that his proposal can create a sense of shared purpose and responsibility amongst young Americans to become educated citizens and foster civic pride in the next generation. However, changing the U.S. Constitution requires approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of state legislators.

via The Associated Press|

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