Vivek Ramaswamy pulls controversial attack ad featuring rival’s estranged mom after reported poll drop

Current and former biotech executives called on Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to pull a controversial campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton.

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Latin TimesLean Left· 11d ago

Ramaswamy vs. Acton: How a Single Attack Ad Turned Ohio's Governor Race Upside Down

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 12d ago

Industry leaders rebuke Ramaswamy over attack ad: The latest in the Ohio governor’s race

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New York PostLean Right· 11d ago

Vivek Ramaswamy pulls controversial attack ad featuring rival’s estranged mom after reported poll drop

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The GuardianLean Left· 12d ago

Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion

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