Casey Putsch Links Guns, Heritage In Escalating Attack On Rival Ramaswamy

India-West News Desk

PERRYSBURG, OH – Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch is intensifying his criticism of frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy with a lengthy new video that centers less on policy differences and more on questions of identity, background, and gun culture.

In the nearly 45-minute recording posted online, Putsch sharply disputes the recent endorsement of Ramaswamy by the National Rifle Association, arguing that the decision reflects a disconnect between the group’s stated values and what he portrays as Ramaswamy’s personal history.

A central theme of Putsch’s argument is his portrayal of Ramaswamy as coming from what he describes as an “anti gun” upbringing. He highlights past remarks in which Ramaswamy acknowledged limited early exposure to firearms, using those comments to question how the NRA could back him as a defender of Second Amendment rights. Throughout the video, Putsch contrasts that background with his own, presenting himself as someone steeped in gun culture and family tradition.

Putsch’s frustration with the endorsement is a driving force in the video. He goes as far as publicly severing his ties with the NRA on camera, framing the move as a protest against what he calls a betrayal of its core membership. His tone is openly confrontational, signaling that the endorsement has become a flashpoint in his campaign.

Beyond firearms, the video repeatedly turns to Ramaswamy’s Indian heritage. Putsch raises questions about his opponent’s identity and belonging, using rhetoric that has already drawn scrutiny in earlier stages of the race. He revisits claims about Ramaswamy’s background and faith while suggesting that these factors should influence voters’ perceptions of him.

Ramaswamy, despite Putsch’s escalating attacks, remains the dominant figure in the Republican primary heading into the final weeks before the May 5 vote.