Question

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 Management. This person (15[1])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 (10[1])after authoring Woke, Inc. 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■

ANSWER: Vivek (Ganapathy) Ramaswamy
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Eric MukherjeeCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!UBC5615
Henry BonI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms8410
Vivian Maloufthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsThompson et al.9310

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2024 ARGOS @ Stanford02/22/2025Y3100%100%0%65.33
2024 ARGOS Online03/22/2025Y3100%33%0%77.67
2024 ARGOS @ Brandeis03/22/2025Y3100%0%0%94.33
2024 ARGOS @ McMaster11/17/2024Y5100%20%0%86.00
2024 ARGOS @ Columbia11/23/2024Y367%0%33%90.50
2024 ARGOS @ Chicago11/23/2024Y6100%50%17%75.33
2024 ARGOS @ Christ's College12/14/2024Y3100%100%0%65.33