Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad Backfires As Ohioans Switch Votes to Amy Acton
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a campaign advertisement attacking Democratic candidate Amy Acton. Critics said the ad made false claims and used flawed reasoning about sexual abuse. According to polling data, the ad may have backfired, with some voters switching their support to Acton instead of away from her.
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Part of The 2026 Ohio governor race: Amy Acton vs. Vivek Ramaswamy
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2 sourcesRamaswamy 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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2 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
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