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Ramaswamy campaign runs ad featuring Acton's estranged mother

The Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate's campaign confirmed it produced a one-minute ad in which Democrat Amy Acton's mother calls her a "liar."

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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.(source: Oct 20: Ramaswamy campaign runs ad featuring Acton's estranged mother) Acton said the ad reflects a lifelong pattern of personal attacks by Ramaswamy, and her brother Philip Stearns called it disgusting and despicable.(source: Oct 20: Ramaswamy campaign runs ad featuring Acton's estranged mother)

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  • Ramaswamy confirmed to reporters that his campaign was behind the ad featuring Donna Arthur, Acton's estranged mother.
  • Axios reported the campaign is spending $4 million to air the spot statewide.
  • A campaign spokesperson said Arthur was not paid for the ad, which will air online and on TV.
  • Acton said the ad reflects a "lifelong pattern" of personal attacks by Ramaswamy.
  • Acton's brother, Philip Stearns, criticized the ad, calling it "disgusting" and "despicable."
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Calls the ad a disgusting personal attack

Raw Story: Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down on 'disgusting' ad amid furious backlash: report

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Raw Story frames the ad as a deeply personal attack that Acton's brother and some Republicans have criticized while the campaign presses ahead.

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Says the ad responds to Acton avoiding debates

New York Post (Politics): Vivek Ramaswamy defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mom – admits his campaign is behind it

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The New York Post frames Ramaswamy as defending the ad as scrutiny of Acton's record and her refusal to debate him.

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