Ramaswamy Claims Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Rival's Estranged Mother, Vows Millions
The Ohio governor's race has been roiled by an attack ad featuring Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, in which Arthur calls her daughter a "liar" and disputes her account of a homeless upbringing. After the ad initially circulated without attribution, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed responsibility and said he would spend millions to promote it, defending the spot despite widespread backlash. Acton's campaign condemned the ad, and her brother Philip Stearns blasted Ramaswamy, citing court records that Arthur's husband was indicted for rape involving Acton when she was under 13.
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Ohio Governor Race Erupts Over Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Estranged Mother
The Ohio governor's race has taken a contentious turn after an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton was released. According to CBS News, the ad has been described as an ugly development in the campaign. Axios reports that Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doubled down on the explosive ad despite backlash. Politico notes that Acton's campaign condemned the ad featuring her estranged mother. Newsweek reports that Ramaswamy's election odds crashed to a new low amid the backlash. FOX 8 News states that Ramaswamy said his campaign is responsible for the ad, and Acton responded. The incident has drawn widespread attention and criticism, highlighting the increasingly negative tone of the race.
Read sourceRamaswamy Takes Responsibility for Ad Featuring Rival's Mother, Will Spend Millions
Vivek Ramaswamy has taken responsibility for a controversial campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and said he will spend millions to promote it, according to AP News. Axios reported that Ramaswamy is doubling down on the ad despite backlash. Acton's campaign condemned the ad, with ABC News and Politico reporting that the campaign slammed Ramaswamy over the use of her estranged mother. WSYX also reported that Ramaswamy defended the ad. The dispute centers on the use of a rival's family member in political advertising.
Read sourceOhio Governor's Race Erupts Over Ad Featuring Democrat's Estranged Mother
The Ohio governor's race has been thrown into uproar over a political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton. According to reports from The Washington Post, Axios, Politico, Yahoo, and The Hill, the ad has drawn widespread backlash. Axios reports that Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has doubled down on the explosive ad despite the criticism. Acton's campaign has condemned the ad, and Democratic Representative Brown has called on Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to also condemn it. The controversy centers on the use of Acton's estranged mother in the political messaging, which has sparked a heated dispute in the high-profile gubernatorial contest.
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Attack Ad Featuring Rival's Mother Rattles Ohio Governor's Race
An attack ad featuring the mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has spread online, causing controversy in the Ohio governor's race. Initially, no one took credit for the ad, but Vivek Ramaswamy later claimed responsibility for it and stated he would spend millions to promote it. The Acton campaign has slammed Ramaswamy over the controversial ad, which features Acton's estranged mother. Ramaswamy has doubled down on the ad despite backlash.
Read sourceAmy Acton's Brother Blasts Ramaswamy Over Ad Featuring Estranged Mother
An unattributed political ad in the Ohio governor's race features a woman who says she is the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, calling her daughter a 'liar.' Acton's campaign condemned the ad, and her brother blasted Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy, who defended the spot. The dispute has escalated the negativity of the contest, with coverage from Forbes, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, Politico, and Yahoo.
Read sourceRamaswamy Defends Attack Ad Featuring Opponent's Estranged Mother
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee, defended a controversial attack ad featuring Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of his opponent Amy Acton. The ad, which lacks standard political disclosures and is not running on traditional platforms, shows Arthur accusing Acton of lying about her upbringing, including claims of homelessness. Court documents reveal Arthur's husband was indicted for rape involving Acton when she was under 13. Ramaswamy's spokesperson called Acton a 'serial fabulist,' while Acton condemned the ad as an attempt to normalize abuse rhetoric. Acton's brother Philip Stearns also denounced the ad, stating their birth mother stayed married to Acton's rapist until his death. The ad is being promoted solely by right-wing influencers.
Viral Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Estranged Mother Roils Ohio Governor's Race
A new viral video and attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has intensified the state's governor's race. In the ad, Acton's mother calls her a 'liar,' prompting Acton to push back against the unattributed advertisement. Acton's brother also publicly blasted Vivek Ramaswamy in response. The incident has drawn widespread media coverage, with CNN, The New York Times, Forbes, and other outlets reporting on the escalating controversy. The ad's unattributed nature and its use of a family member have raised questions about campaign tactics in the high-profile race.
Read sourceOhio Governor Race Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Estranged Mother Sparks Condemnation
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign condemned an unattributed attack ad featuring her estranged mother, who calls Acton a 'liar' in the spot. The ad has drawn sharp criticism, with Acton's brother blasting Vivek Ramaswamy in connection with it, according to Forbes. Politico, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times reported that the ad has further inflamed an already contentious Ohio governor's race. The campaign denounced the use of Acton's family member in the political attack, while the source of the ad remains unclear. The dispute has escalated into a broader family and political controversy, with relatives publicly defending Acton and criticizing those responsible for the ad.
Read sourceAttack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Roils Ohio Governors Race
An attack ad in the Ohio governors race featuring the estranged mother of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has escalated tensions in the contest. The ad, tied to Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s platform, shows a woman identifying herself as Acton’s mother calling her a “liar.” Acton’s campaign condemned the ad, and her brother issued a statement blasting Ramaswamy for platforming their “estranged and abusive mother.” The dispute has drawn national attention as the Ohio race tightens, with coverage from The New York Times, Politico, Forbes, and Yahoo.
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