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How Ohio Trump Voters Reacted to Vivek’s Attack Ad

He spent millions smearing Amy Acton, prompting national criticism. But how low is too low for Trump voters?
How Ohio Trump Voters Reacted to Vivek’s Attack Ad
• thehill.com

Jennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’

Republican commentator Scott Jennings took a swipe at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) for using a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The ad, which Ramaswamy’s campaign is now spending $4 million to broadcast statewide, features Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of being a “liar” her whole…
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 487. 10/23/26

… Trump had a nasty exchange with NBC reporter Monica Alba outside the WH today about his enthusiastic endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy’s repulsive ad against Amy Acton, his opponent on the OH governor’s race.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 487. 10/23/26
• nytimes.com

The Financial Woes of a MAGA Bank Entangle 2 G.O.P. Candidates

Georgia’s Rick Jackson has spearheaded a court battle over a failed ‘anti-woke’ bank that also counted Ohio’s Vivek Ramaswamy as a major investor.
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Vivek’s Hideous Ad Has Republicans at Each Other’s Throats

Trump celebrates Vivek’s attack as some Republicans beg him to stop.
Vivek’s Hideous Ad Has Republicans at Each Other’s Throats
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The Ad Dividing the Republican Party

Trump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 486. 10/22/26

… While repulsive creatures like JD Vance and Donald Trump continue to defend and promote it, the fallout continues from the disgraceful ad being run by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against his Democratic opponent Dr.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 486. 10/22/26
• thebulwark.com

MAGA Media Learns to Love Vile Vivek Ramaswamy Ad

For these supposed moral authorities, the only question is whether it works.
MAGA Media Learns to Love Vile Vivek Ramaswamy Ad
• nytimes.com

Vance Defends Ramaswamy’s Ad as Backlash Threatens Ohio Campaign

The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Ms. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.
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How Low Can Vivek Go?

The Ohio Republican crawls below the gutter.
How Low Can Vivek Go?