Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman – US politics live
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign in the Ohio governor race released an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, criticizing her. The ad was widely condemned, including by some Republicans, for exploiting Acton’s history of childhood sexual abuse. Ramaswamy’s team defended the ad, and Vice President JD Vance supported it.Key Facts
- Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor against Democrat Amy Acton in the November 3 midterm elections.
- Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad showing Acton’s estranged mother urging voters not to support Acton.
- Amy Acton was sexually abused by her stepfather at age 12 and removed from her mother's custody.
- Acton’s campaign called the ad "despicable" and said it exploited her past abuse.
- Some Republicans, including South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace, criticized the ad as shameful and offensive.
- Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy’s decision to air the ad.
- Amy Acton has refused to debate Ramaswamy and called him a “chronic liar.”
- The Ohio governor race is seen as one of the most negative contests in the 2024 midterm elections.
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