Criticism of Ramaswamy's Election Ad Featuring the Mother of His Democratic Opponent in Ohio

Voters in Ohio criticized a television ad from the campaign of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor, for using the mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, who is estranged from her. The state's Republican governor called on Ramaswamy to pull the ad, while Vice President JD Vance strongly defended it.

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• The ad features the mother of Amy Acton, who is estranged from her and is Ramaswamy's Democratic rival for the governorship.

  «The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton»

  The New York Times
• Vice President JD Vance strongly defended the ad despite the widespread criticism it received.

  «though Vice President JD Vance strongly defended it»

  The New York Times
• Voters in Ohio criticized Ramaswamy's campaign for using his opponent's mother in a television ad.

  «for using Democratic candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother in a television ad»

  The Baltimore Sun

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