In the Ohio gubernatorial race, Amy Acton has criticized Vivek Ramaswamy for using her estranged mother in a controversial ad. The ad has received bipartisan condemnation, with Acton and former President Barack Obama calling for higher standards in political discourse. Ramaswamy defended the ad, claiming it addresses dishonesty rather than personal issues.
Key facts
- Amy Acton is running for governor of Ohio.
- Vivek Ramaswamy's ad features Acton's estranged mother.
- Five former Ohio governors condemned Ramaswamy's ad.
- Barack Obama supported Acton at a recent event.
- Ramaswamy claims the ad is about dishonesty.
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