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Acton responds to Ramaswamy’s ad: ‘It’s despicable’

Acton responds to Ramaswamy’s ad: ‘It’s despicable’

Summary

Amy Acton, running for governor in Ohio as a Democrat, responded to a campaign ad from her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad showed Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, and Acton said using her mother, who is unwell, was wrong and exploitative.

Key Facts

  • Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy is her opponent in the governor’s race.
  • Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother.
  • In the ad, Acton’s mother calls her a liar.
  • Acton said this was the first time she publicly responded to the ad.
  • She described the ad as “despicable” and “exploitative.”
  • Acton said her mother is not well, implying she should not have been used in the ad.
  • The ad and response are part of a heated political race in Ohio.
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