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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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"Stop whining": What Vance's take on Ohio ad controversy means for 2028Vice President Vance 's call for fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad in Ohio's race for governor showed a key part of his political mindset ahead of his expected run for president in 2028: Never back down. Why it matters: Channeling President Trump, Vance has shown contempt for what he sees as the…

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Ohio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s motherA new viral video targeting Amy Acton is roiling the increasingly ugly Ohio governor’s race, where the Democrat is running against GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy. The clip features Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling the Democrat “a liar” and urging Ohioans to vote against her. It’s unclear who is behind the 60-second spot, which did...

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Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged motherVivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's

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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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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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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style PoliticsThe Ohio governor’s race is an early test of how much voters will tolerate from Trump’s imitators.

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