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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising voting age to 25

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising the minimum US voting age from 18 to 25, allowing those ages 18-25 to vote only if they participate in a six-month "national service requirement" or complete a civics test identical to the one required to become a naturalized citizen. Ramaswamy argues that this would restore "civic pride" and "American identity" among young people. The proposal is the only of its kind in the 2024 Republican presidential field and would face significant odds of becoming a reality.

via Des Moines Register|

#american-identity #civics-test #national-service-requirement

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|

#civic-duty-voting #gop #national-service-requirement