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This person opened one book by describing himself as a “traitor to my class,” and later coined the “Goldman Rule” in that book. This person suggested hiring Destiny, Bill Maher, and Aaron Rodgers after acquiring an 8.37% stake in BuzzFeed. With his childhood friend Anson Frericks, this person founded the “anti-ESG” company Strive Asset (-5[1])Management. This person lauded Ann Coulter’s “guts to speak her mind” after the latter told him she could not vote for him. This founder of (*) Roivant Sciences first came to prominence after authoring Woke, Inc. (10[1])At the first Republican debate, (10[1])this person was the first to raise his hand when the candidates were asked whether they would support Donald Trump after a felony conviction. In November 2024, this person was tapped to lead the Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk. For 10 points, name this Indian American politician. ■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: Vivek (Ganapathy) Ramaswamy
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Will AlstonWalston et. al.12 Litres of Green Tea53-5
Isaac Kirk-Davidoffjeff mcneil #1 morningside heights fan clubjust one more half-dot bro8810
Anwen KelleherNJ TRANSit (and anwenCope is the thing with feathers9310
Zaid Asif12 Litres of Green TeaWalston et. al.1430

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2024 ARGOS @ Christ's College12/14/2024Y3100%100%0%65.33