Ramaswamy confirms campaign produced attack ad featuring rival’s mother
Ohio governor candidate Ramaswamy confirms his campaign produced an attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother
Key facts
- Ramaswamy’s campaign produced an attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother, calling her a liar and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues (The Hill).
- The ad began circulating on social media Monday night (The Hill).
- Ramaswamy’s campaign is investing $4 million in the ad and is doubling down on the message despite bipartisan backlash (Axios).
- Acton’s mother had previously sided with her stepfather after he sexually assaulted Acton when she was 12 (Axios).
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed that his campaign produced a new attack ad. The ad features his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother. Ramaswamy said the ad began circulating Monday night.
The ad calls Acton a liar and suggests she has mental health problems. The Hill reported the campaign’s involvement.
Axios reports that Ramaswamy’s campaign is investing $4 million in the ad. The campaign is doubling down on the message. The move has drawn bipartisan backlash. Acton’s mother had previously sided with her stepfather after he sexually assaulted Acton when she was 12, according to Axios.
Ramaswamy remains committed to the ad despite criticism. The campaign continues to support it.
Context
The Ohio gubernatorial race is contested between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton. Ramaswamy’s campaign produced an attack ad featuring Acton’s mother. The ad was first seen on social media Monday night.
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