Amy Acton's Mother Appears in Ad Against Her as Family Criticizes Ramaswamy
An ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her a liar drew criticism from Acton's family, who accused Vivek Ramaswamy of exploiting her past.
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Axios reported the campaign is spending $4 million to air the spot statewide, online and on TV, and a campaign spokesperson said Arthur was not paid for it.3(source: story 3, Oct 20) Acton said the ad reflects a lifelong pattern of personal attacks by Ramaswamy, and her brother Philip Stearns called it disgusting and despicable.3(source: story 3, Oct 20)
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Right: Reports mother urges Ohio to vote against Acton
New York Post (Politics): Democrat’s mom urges Ohio to vote against ‘liar’ daughter in brutal ad — but Amy Acton’s family says truth is even more jarring
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The New York Post and The Daily Caller report on the ad featuring Acton's mother calling her a liar while noting the backlash from Acton's campaign against Ramaswamy.
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Left: Calls the ad a despicable low
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