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Why Vivek Ramaswamy's Amy Acton Ad Is Loser Behavior

Turning a rival's relatives against them is an old tactic. But does it pay off? It's often a sign of deeper trouble in a campaign.

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Newsweek· Oct 21, 3:04 PMWhy Vivek Ramaswamy's Amy Acton Ad Is Loser Behavior

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