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Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio race
What happened
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor released an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent Amy Acton. The ad has drawn criticism from multiple Republicans including Governor Mike DeWine, while Ramaswamy has defended it and according to Axios is investing $4 million to continue running it. Acton's brother responded with his own ad criticizing Ramaswamy.
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Left outlets describe the ad as "sick," "twisted," and "vilest" and note that Acton accused her stepfather of sexual abuse as a child, which her mother denies. They emphasize that "even MAGA trolls" have apologized for sharing it.
- TDBDem Victim of MAGA’s Vilest Attack Ad Speaks OutThe Daily Beast · Left
- TDBEven MAGA Trolls Apologize for Posting Twisted Attack AdThe Daily Beast · Left
- MSBrother of Democrat in Ohio governor’s race condemns attack ad featuring their estranged motherMS NOW · Left
- CBSPolitical strategists on how Ramaswamy attack ad could affect Ohio governor's raceCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSOhio Republican Gov. DeWine urges Ramaswamy to take down Acton attack adCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSAttack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too lowCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSVivek Ramaswamy under fire for attack ad featuring Amy Acton's motherCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSPolitical strategists on Ramaswamy attack ad against Amy Acton that features her estranged motherCBS News · Lean Left
- AXExclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlashAxios · Lean Left
- NBCOhio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged motherNBC News · Lean Left
Center outlets focus on the political impact, reporting that election forecasters moved their ratings "toward" Acton following the ad and that the race has "shifted in Amy Acton's favor."
- HILCook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean DemocratThe Hill · Center
- HILSabato's Crystal Ball moves Ohio governor race toward Acton after Ramaswamy attack adThe Hill · Center
- NWOhio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack AdNewsweek · Center
- HILActon’s brother slams Ramaswamy in new ad: 'Not fit to lead'The Hill · Center
Right outlets emphasize that Acton became "the second-highest fundraiser on ActBlue" following the controversy and that "personal attacks have dominated" the race while "voters are increasingly worried about affordability and data centers."
- WEXCook Political Report shifts Ohio governor race in favor of Democrat after Ramaswamy ad controversyWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- WTVivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged motherThe Washington Times · Lean Right
- WEXOhio races launch increasingly personal attacks as Election Day looms largeWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- RCPWhat's Getting Lost in Headlines on Ohio Attack AdRealClearPolitics · Lean Right
- WEXAmy Acton becomes ActBlue’s second-highest fundraiser after Ramaswamy attack adWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- WTRepublican Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged motherThe Washington Times · Lean Right
- JTNBrother of Ohio Democrat governor nominee Acton denounces attack ad featuring their estranged momJust the News · Lean Right
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