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"Stop whining": What Vance's take on Ohio ad controversy means for 2028

Vice President Vance 's call for fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad in Ohio's race for governor showed a key part of his political mindset ahead of his expected run for president in 2028: Never back down. Why it matters: Channeling President Trump, Vance has shown contempt for what he sees as the…

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Ohio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s motherA new viral video targeting Amy Acton is roiling the increasingly ugly Ohio governor’s race, where the Democrat is running against GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy. The clip features Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling the Democrat “a liar” and urging Ohioans to vote against her. It’s unclear who is behind the 60-second spot, which did...

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Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged motherVivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's

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Vance defends Ramaswamy's explosive attack ad in Ohio governor raceUS Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the ‌Ohio governor’s race.

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The latest in the Ohio governor’s race for Oct. 21, 2026Republican Vivek Ramaswamy intends to spend $4 million airing a controversial ad that uses Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother to attack his gubernatorial opponent.

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Libertarian Don Kissick calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to quit governor’s race over attack adLibertarian Don Kissick said Vivek Ramaswamy should withdraw as a “matter of integrity and character,” in response to an attack ad that uses Amy Acton's estranged mother to attack his Democratic opponent.

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Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack AdAmy Acton gains an edge in Ohio's governor race as backlash grows over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother.

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Ohio governor calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to pull ad featuring opponent’s estranged momDeWine, a Republican, said he still endorses Ramaswamy over Democrat Amy Acton in the race to succeed him as Ohio’s governor.

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At the Races: Family in the frayWelcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire An ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, features the mother of Amy […]

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The latest in the Ohio governor’s race for Oct. 22, 2026Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls an ad from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton "a new low." Also, an interactive chart compares positions of the races three main candidates on key issues.

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Trump Backs Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad in Rambling Truth Social PostDonald Trump is backing Vivek Ramaswamy amid his controversial campaign ad attacking his political opponent, Amy Acton.

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Vance defends Ramaswamy's explosive attack ad in Ohio governor raceUS Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the ‌Ohio governor’s race.

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JD Vance says he is 'DISGUSTED' with Republicans after controversial Ramaswamy adVice President JD Vance was unequivocal in his condemnation of the Republicans who have criticized fellow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for a controversial ad against his Democrat opponent in the Ohio governor's race. The ad features the mother of Democrat Amy Acton calling Acton a liar and telling Ohioans not to vote for her. Ramaswamy later acknowledged…

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JD Vance 'Disgusted' by Republican Backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy's Attack AdVice President JD Vance said Wednesday he was "a little bit disgusted" by Republican criticism of Vivek Ramaswamy.

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