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JD Vance says he is 'DISGUSTED' with Republicans after controversial Ramaswamy ad

Vice President JD Vance was unequivocal in his condemnation of the Republicans who have criticized fellow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for a controversial ad against his Democrat opponent in the Ohio governor's race. The ad features the mother of Democrat Amy Acton calling Acton a liar and telling Ohioans not to vote for her. Ramaswamy later acknowledged…

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JD Vance says he is 'DISGUSTED' with Republicans after controversial Ramaswamy ad – KnowGov