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Ramaswamy defends attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

Original: "Vivek Ramaswamy won’t take credit for a vile campaign advertisement featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee, has declined to take credit for a campaign advertisement targeting his Democratic opponent Amy Acton that features her estranged mother, Donna, but his team defended the ad in a statement released Tuesday. Critics have called the advertisement vile and ugly, and the decision to involve a family member is drawing backlash in the race.

Why now: The attack ad's use of a candidate's estranged family member has sparked controversy in the Ohio governor's race.

Vivek RamaswamyAmy ActonOhio GOP

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• "Vivek Ramaswamy won’t take credit for a vile campaign advertisement featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother—but he’s more than happy to defend it. The # Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee’s team released a statement Tuesday championing an ugly attack ad featuring Donna… · ZhiZhu@newsie.social · 7

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