'Going down in flames': Conservative op-ed blisters MAGA's newest 'unlikable weasel'An op-ed for the longtime conservative publication National Review launched a blistering attack on Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, for acting like a candidate certain he is “going down in flames.” Jeffrey Blehar, a National Review staff writer, made the case in a column published Wednesday, less than two weeks before Election…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
MK Pritzker puts $500,000 behind Amy Acton after Ramaswamy adThe usually low-profile first lady is giving Acton the maximum and the rest to Ohio Democrats after Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign planned a $4 million push for an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Election Odds Crash to New Low Amid Amy Acton Ad BacklashThe backlash comes as election forecasters rate the race for the Ohio governor's mansion as a toss-up.Newsweek4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged motherDr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is pushing back forcefully against an unattributed ad circulating online in which her long-estranged mother calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues. The ad began circulating just two weeks before Election Day. Acton, Ohio’s former public health director, is in a tight race…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoSources (3)Whole story →Governmentohio governor election
Shocked Mike Lee staffer deletes candidate's 'vile' ad: 'I got this one wrong'Sen. Mike Lee's (R-UT) chief strategist apologized and deleted his post of an attack ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother.Dan Hauser, whose X profile describes him as Lee’s chief strategist, announced the deletion on X Tuesday afternoon.The ad, which began cir...Raw Story4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
DeWine calls on Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring Acton's motherOhio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) called on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to take down an ad featuring his opponent Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother. “The ad is deeply, deeply troubling,” DeWine told reporters outside the Ohio Statehouse, according to The Statehouse News Bureau. "But when you know the rest of the story, when you know the...The Hill3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Ramaswamy should drop ad featuring Acton's mom, GOP governor says, as Vance accuses critics of "whining"In the ad, which first circulated on social media Monday night, Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother called her a liar.CBS News3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad as Backlash Endangers Ohio GOPPresident Donald Trump defended an ad featuring the estranged mother of the Democrat running for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, calling it “very powerful” and dismissing the backlash against it as a news media plot.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Meet the Corporations Funding Ramaswamy's Vicious Attack Ad on ActonRepublican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is spending millions in the final weeks of his bid for Ohio governor to run an attack ad that has been criticized for exploiting his opponent Amy Acton's history of sexual abuse. The campaign is being funded by some of Ohio's and the nation's most powerful corporations and executives. The ad, which emerged earlier…Common Dreams3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
Trump goes all in on Ramaswamy ad that even top Ohio Republicans found ‘horrible’President Donald Trump is going to war with Ohio’s Republican governor over a controversial attack ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, urging Vivek Ramaswamy to keep it on the air. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump accused Gov. Mike DeWine of being disloyal to the Republican Party for calling on Ramaswamy to pull the ad. He also…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
DeWine calls on Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring Acton's motherOhio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) called on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to take down an ad featuring his opponent Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother. “The ad is deeply, deeply troubling,” DeWine told reporters outside the Ohio Statehouse, according to The Statehouse News Bureau. "But when you know the rest of the story, when you know the...The Hill3d agoSources (2)Whole story →Governmentohio governor election
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged motherPresident Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton. Trump criticized Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who called the ad “deeply troubling.” DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy, urged him to remove the ad but…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentCultureMike DeWineohio governor election
DeWine calls Ramaswamy attack ad ‘deeply, deeply troubling’ but stands by endorsementRepublican Gov. Mike DeWine said an ad used by GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to attack Democrat Amy Acton is "a new low" in the attack-heavy campaign. The ad uses Acton's estranged mother for the attack.cleveland.com3d agoWhole story →Mike DeWine
Gov. Mike DeWine condemns Ramaswamy ad, calls for it to be taken downOhio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother but did not rescind his endorsement of the GOP nominee.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3d agoWhole story →Mike DeWine
Ramaswamy Faces Blowback on Ad With Rival’s Estranged MotherRepublican biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing bipartisan backlash over a $4 million advertisement he supported against his Democratic opponent in the campaign to be Ohio’s next governor.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor campaign
Trump defends Ramaswamy ad with Acton's estranged mom after bipartisan criticismOhio Gov. Mike DeWine said GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove the ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.CNBC3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial election
Ohio Republicans trash Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton’s estranged momOhio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Thursday slammed GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for bankrolling a controversial attack ad featuring his Democratic rival's estranged mother.New York Daily News3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial election
Trump, DeWine Take Opposing Views on Ramaswamy Ad Against ActonOn Thursday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and President Donald Trump both spoke out on the controversial Amy Acton “Mom Ad” that has gone viral on social media, with Trump calling it “very powerful” and DeWine calling on the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign “to take this down.” “The ad, on its face, is deeply, deeply troubling,” DeWine...The Daily Signal3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor election
