Controversial Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother off the air
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy ran a campaign ad attacking Democratic opponent Amy Acton that featured Acton's estranged mother and made claims critics said were false. The ad prompted bipartisan backlash and, according to polling, may have convinced some voters to support Acton instead. Ramaswamy spent less than a quarter of the initially planned budget on the ad before removing it from circulation. He has since called for the race to return to focusing on policy.
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National story. 30 articles from 20 sources. 19 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated 11d ago.
The story so far
4 developments- Oct 27Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton ad makes a false – and sickening – argument
- Oct 28Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad Backfires As Ohioans Switch Votes to Amy Acton
- Oct 29Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
- Oct 30Only center coverage:Vivek Ramaswamy Discontinues Amy Acton Attack Ad That Triggered Backlash
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Quiet for 11 daysLast development · Oct 30 — Vivek Ramaswamy Discontinues Amy Acton Attack Ad That Triggered Backlash
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8 sourcesControversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
Ramaswamy pulls incendiary ad with Acton’s mother off the air
Center
6 sourcesControversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio
Right
5 sourcesRamaswamy pulls controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
Acton campaign says opponent-backed ad featuring Dr. Acton's mother removed from air
Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Is Backfiring, GOP Poll Finds
Ramaswamy's Attack on Amy Acton Was Bad Enough. Trump and Vance Made It Worse.
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1 articleVivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton ad makes a false – and sickening – argument
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