GOP senator suggests replacement to fill JD Vance’s senate seat

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From Fox News: After former President Trump revealed his choice of Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, for his running mate in the November election, speculation quickly began over who might take Vance’s place in the Senate.

Vance was elected to the Senate in 2022 and isn’t up for re-election until 2028. However, if he and Trump win, and he takes the role of vice president, Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, will be charged with appointing a replacement.

“Who else wants JD Vance’s Senate seat to be filled by @VivekGRamaswamy?” asked Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, in a post on X.

Elon Musk replied, “Sounds great.”

In an interview with Fox News Digital on Tuesday, Ramaswamy seemed open to the idea of filling Vance’s seat.

“My top objective is how do we actually revive this country. It’s why I ran for president last year,” Ramaswamy, an Ohio resident, said. “I think J.D.’s gonna make for an outstanding vice president. The top job, first, is get him and President Trump elected. That’s where my focus is.”

“That being said, if I was asked to serve, I would strongly consider it, absolutely,” he added. “Running for Senate isn’t something I thought I was going to be doing, but in the moment that we’re in, I’m called to do what I think will allow me to have the maximal impact on saving the country.”

Many social media users commented that they liked the suggestion, while others said they preferred Ramaswamy be given a Cabinet position.

Ramaswamy is scheduled to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention.  He announced in a social media post, “Yes, we actually want national unity. Not some fake version, but the real thing. Strong RNC convention so far. Speaking shortly after 8:30 ET tonight. 🇺🇸..”

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