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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style Politics

The Ohio governor’s race is an early test of how much voters will tolerate from Trump’s imitators.

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POLITICO· Oct 23, 9:00 AMVivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style Politics

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Trump backs Ramaswamy on controversial ad featuring opponent’s estranged motherPresident Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad

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The Ad Dividing the Republican PartyTrump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.

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The ugliest political ad of 2026 (so far)This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. There are low blows, and then there are rock-bottom blows. The latest attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race is undoubtedly the latter. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is spending $4…

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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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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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