Amy Acton Speaks Out About 'Exploitive' Ramaswamy Attack Ad

'We’ve been going through this for 10 years': Why the ad targeting Amy Acton feels so unsettling

CINCINNATI — When Cindy Cromwell saw the TV ad that Republican Vivek Ramaswamy created with Democrat Dr. Amy Acton’s estranged mother saying she lied about documented childhood abuse, Cromwell’s immediate reaction was “revulsion” — but not shock. Over the years, Cromwell, 82, has had a front-row seat to how the country treats women — and […]

At rally in Over-the-Rhine, Acton blasts Ramaswamy over ad featuring her mother: PHOTOS

An attack ad dredged up her wounded childhood. Amy Acton tells how she healed.

Victimized as a child, Acton was attacked by GOP opponent Vivek Ramaswamy in a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother.

When People Tell You Who They Are…

October 30, 2026I’ve been mulling over the effects–socially and politically–of Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile ad against Amy Acton, and what it tells us about who MAGA people are. In the unlikely event those reading this are unaware of this controversy, the ad shows Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar and advising voters not toContinue reading "When People Tell You Who They Are…"

Amy Acton speaks out about 'exploitive' Ramaswamy attack ad

Decency is on the ballot.” Jen Psaki and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton discuss the controversial ad featuring Acton's ...