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Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) confirmed to reporters Tuesday evening that his campaign was behind a new attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's mother calling her a "liar" and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues. Ramaswamy acknowledged that his campaign produced the ad, which began circulating on social…

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