Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

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

Vivek Ramaswamy is refusing to back away from a deeply personal attack on his gubernatorial rival, even as fellow Republicans sound the alarm. The Ohio Republican's campaign is putting $4 million behind a statewide ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who accuses her daughter of lying about her upbringing, Axios reported…

Sources (1)· Oct 21, 1:14 AM

Every telling

their own versions

Raw Story· Oct 21, 1:14 AMVivek Ramaswamy doubles down on 'disgusting' ad amid furious backlash: report

More like this

similar stories in the archive

'Pathetic Excuse for a Man': Ramaswamy Slammed Over Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother in OhioWith just two weeks left until Election Day, Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum over a vicious attack video featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, whom she has accused of abandoning her after she was sexually abused as a child. The 60-second video, which…

Common Dreams7h agoWhole story →

Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlashVivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is pouring $4 million into a bombshell ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter — doubling down on the message despite fierce bipartisan backlash, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Ramaswamy is gambling that the deeply personal attack by Amy Acton's mother — who Acton has said sided…

Axios3h agoWhole story →

Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial adAmy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’ The family of Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, is criticizing her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for using Acton’s estranged mother in a recently released campaign ad. In the ad, which has circulated among…

The Guardian8h agoWhole story →

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...

The Hill1h agoSources (2)Whole story →

Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged motherOhio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) confirmed to reporters Tuesday evening that his campaign was behind a new attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's mother calling her a "liar" and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues. Ramaswamy acknowledged that his campaign produced the ad, which began circulating on social…

The Hill52m agoWhole story →

Ramaswamy attack ad puts Acton's estranged mother in spotlightThe race between Acton and Ramaswamy has largely been fought through campaign ads.

NewsNation11h agoWhole story →

Acton's estranged mother calls her a 'liar'; Democrat calls Ramaswamy 'despicable'Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s (D) mother called her a “liar” in a new ad, as her brother labelled the video “a despicable low” on Tuesday ahead of the state’s elections in November. “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent — it is not easy for a mother to...

The Hill14h agoWhole story →

Vivek Ramaswamy Defends Disgusting Ad With Opponent’s Abusive MomVivek Ramaswamy won’t take credit for a vile campaign advertisement featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother—but he’s more than happy to defend it. The Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee’s team released a statement Tuesday championing an ugly attack ad featuring Donna Arthur, who lost custody of Acton after years of documented issues, including…

The New Republic7h agoWhole story →