Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again

US President Donald Trump extolled an attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against his Democratic rival in the close Ohio governor’s race on Thursday, even as the state’s Republican governor advised Ramaswamy to take it down.

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Democracy NowLeft· 1d ago

Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 1d ago

Trump backs Ramaswamy attack ad as Republican Ohio governor condemns it

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Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again

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Independent Journal ReviewRight· 3d ago

Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad, Attacks DeWine

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