Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother
- On Monday, Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who calls her daughter "a liar."
- While Arthur claims Acton lied about her upbringing, public records show Acton's stepfather was charged with sexually abusing her, leading to custody loss when Acton was 12.
- Defending the ad, Ramaswamy's campaign promised to spend an additional $4 million to promote it, and Ramaswamy has refused to apologize, stating the dispute is "between Amy Acton and her mother."
- Republican Nikki Haley of South Carolina wrote "it's a shame" amid mounting bipartisan criticism, while Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose confirmed his office is investigating complaints regarding the ad.
- With less than two weeks until election day, the Acton campaign is pushing back by releasing a new advertisement featuring her brother, Phil Stearns, who describes their difficult childhood.
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Can a $4 million attack ad sink Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio dream?
Vivek Ramaswamy is contending with a growing challenge from rival Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race. Recent polling indicates that Acton has gained a lead over Ramaswamy, despite his initial advantages. The controversial $4 million attack advertisement featuring Acton's estranged mother has attracted bipartisan criticism. Ramaswamy's campaign is facing scrutiny due to past controversies, including his H-1B visa stance.
Op-Ed: Ramaswamy Is Misreading Things
Vivek Ramaswamy's latest TV ad raises an important question for him and other GOP candidates, writings Jonathan Martin at Politico. "Can anybody besides Trump sweat out this sort of low-down stunt?" Martin suggests the answer is no. The Ohio gubernatorial candidate put the strange mother of opponent Amy Acton on...
Growing backlash to Ohio Gubernatorial attack ad
The race for governor in Ohio is making national headlines tonight, driven by a controversial attack ad from Trump-endorsed candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The multi-million dollar ad features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, accusing her of lying about her past.
Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Commissions Ugly Attack Ad Featuring Opponent’s Estranged Mother
In more news from Ohio, the governor’s race has taken an ugly turn. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is spending $4 million to promote an ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother in which she denies her daughter was sexually abused as a child. Donna Arthur: “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent, it’s not easy for a mother to say this, but Amy has a serious problem.” In response, Acton said,…
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