Ramaswamy’s Ohio ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother sparks backlash

Ramaswamy’s Ohio ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother sparks backlash

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor campaign is pushing a controversial advertisement featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother, who publicly calls her daughter a liar. The campaign plans four million dollars in advertising despite bipartisan backlash, as Vice President Vance defends the spot and Governor Mike DeWine and Representative Nancy Mace condemn it.

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