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2026-10-21 10:47
Ohio ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother backfires on Ramaswamy campaign
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First reported by Newsweek (Center); 22 outlets over 35h. The left followed 19h later.
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What each side is saying
- CBS NewsLean left
A new attack ad posted on social media spotlights Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton's estranged mother, who calls her daughter a liar. Ohio Capital Journal author Nick Evans joins CBS News to discuss the reaction to the ad.
Watch at youtube.com → - NewsweekCenter
A protester interrupted Vivek Ramaswamy at an Ohio rally over a campaign advert featuring Amy Acton’s mother.
Read at newsweek.com → - NewsNationCenter
Acton’s brother, Philip Stearns, called the ad “despicable” in a statement to CBS News.
Read at newsnationnow.com → - New York PostLean right
“It is an ad from our campaign,” Ramaswamy said of the blistering 1-minute spot, in which Donna Arthur – Acton’s mother – accused her daughter of being a “liar” and embellishing claims of abuse she allegedly suffered as a child.
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NewsweekCenter
Vivek Ramaswamy Confronted Over Amy Acton Mother Ad As Backlash Grows
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Ramaswamy takes credit for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother
Read at newsnationnow.com →New York PostLean right
Vivek Ramaswamy defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mom – admits his campaign is behind it
Read at nypost.com →NewsmaxRight
Greg Kelly reacts to Amy Acton’s mother’s accusations in controversial campaign ad
Watch at youtube.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Ramaswamy pours $4 million into ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →The HillCenter
Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother
Read at thehill.com →NewsweekCenter
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Election Odds Crash to New Low Amid Amy Acton Ad Backlash
Read at newsweek.com →AxiosCenter
Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash
Read at axios.com →The HillCenter
Brown calls on Husted to condemn ad featuring Acton's mother
Read at thehill.com →CBS NewsLean left
New attack ad targeting Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton features her estranged mother
Watch at youtube.com →ABC NewsLean left
Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother
Read at abcnews.go.com →CBS NewsLean left
Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Read at cbsnews.com →CBS NewsLean left
New attack ad targeting Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton features her estranged mother
Read at cbsnews.com →USA TodayLean left
Ohio's Amy Acton rips 'awful' ad showing estranged mother speaking against her - USA Today
Read at usatoday.com →The HillCenter
Ohio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s mother
Read at thehill.com →NBC NewsLean left
Attack ad against Amy Acton rattles Ohio governor’s race
Watch at youtube.com →The HillCenter
Acton’s brother slams Ramaswamy in new ad: 'Not fit to lead'
Read at thehill.com →NBC NewsLean left
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother
Watch at youtube.com →The HillCenter
Acton responds to ad, says personal attacks 'a lifelong pattern' for Ramaswamy
Read at thehill.com →NBC NewsLean left
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother
Read at nbcnews.com →The New York TimesLean left
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier
Read at nytimes.com →Common DreamsLeft
'Pathetic Excuse for a Man': Ramaswamy Slammed Over Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother in Ohio
Read at commondreams.org →Associated PressLean left
Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother - AP News
Read at apnews.com →The Guardian USLean left
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Read at theguardian.com →Straight Arrow NewsCenter
Who’s behind the video of an Ohio candidate’s mother calling her a liar?
Read at san.com →The Daily CallerRight
Attack Ad Featuring Ohio Democrat’s ‘Abusive’ Mom Backfires On Vivek Ramaswamy
Read at dailycaller.com →The HillCenter
Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a 'liar' in new ad for Ohio governors race
Watch at youtube.com →National ReviewRight
Amy Acton’s Mom Claims Candidate Lied About Childhood in Attack Ad — Despite Extensive Record of Abuse - National Review
Read at nationalreview.com →NewsmaxRight
Poll: Democrat Amy Acton Leads Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio - Newsmax
Read at newsmax.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Ohio ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother backfires on Ramaswamy campaign
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →New York PostLean right
Democrat’s mom urges Ohio to vote against ‘liar’ daughter in brutal ad — but Amy Acton’s family says truth is even more jarring
Read at nypost.com →NewsmaxRight
WATCH: Ohio Democrat's own mother calls her lies out | National Report
Watch at youtube.com →The Washington TimesLean right
Mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls her 'liar' in scathing video
Read at washingtontimes.com →BreitbartRight
Nolte: Amy Acton’s Mother Films Ad Against ‘Liar’ Amy Acton — Acton Responds
Read at breitbart.com →The HillCenter
Acton's estranged mother calls her a 'liar'; Democrat calls Ramaswamy 'despicable'
Read at thehill.com →TownhallRight
'She Is a Liar': Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mom May Torpedo Acton's Entire Campaign
Read at townhall.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Vivek Ramaswamy lags behind Democrat Amy Acton in race to keep Ohio governor seat red
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →NewsweekCenter
Amy Acton’s Mother Calls Her a ‘Liar’ in Brutal Ad As Ohio Race Tightens
Read at newsweek.com →Just the NewsRight
Brother of Ohio Democrat governor nominee Acton denounces attack ad featuring their estranged mom
Read at justthenews.com →Just the NewsRight
Amy Acton's family denounces attack ad featuring her mother
Read at justthenews.com →NewsweekCenter
Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Unwanted Record in Ohio Race vs. Amy Acton:
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