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We Have a New Contender for Ugliest Political Ad of All Time

Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is plumbing new depths of depravity.

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Slate· Oct 20, 8:54 PMWe Have a New Contender for Ugliest Political Ad of All Time

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