Is This What It Takes to Win Ohio?
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Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areasOhio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against them - dailylocal.comseen 7 Oct, 19:30headline rewritten
Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areasOhio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against them
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Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- newrepublic.com00:00first to report
Things are looking up for Democrat Amy Acton—if she can get across the finish line.
Sun, 27 September 2026
2 reports- NPR News12:06
The Ohio governor's race pits former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health advisor. Democrats see a chance to win a state that usually votes Republican.
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- redriverradio.org27 Sept, 12:06their copy
- wgcu.org27 Sept, 12:06their copy
- wxxinews.org27 Sept, 12:06their copy
- tspr.org27 Sept, 12:06their copy
- thepostathens.com22:00
Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, hosted an event at The Red Brick Tavern on Saturday to answer voters’ questions and urge people to vote. Ramaswamy mentioned importance of Ohio returning to its conservative roots.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories11:19
His Jet vs. Her Jeep: How Wealth Is Playing in the Midterms nytimes.com Two polls of Ohio voters show Amy Acton ahead of Vivek Ramaswamy for governor NBC4 WCMH-TV Acton leads new Ohio poll as economic concerns grow The Columbus Dispatch Letter to the Editor: Vote for Acton as Ohio’s next governor richlandsource.com Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity NPR
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour18:47
Democrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party's best chance in years to win that office.
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- bostonherald.com5 Oct, 16:55their copy
- dailylocal.com5 Oct, 16:55their copy
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- ianslive.in01:29
Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has thrown his weight behind Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor, portraying him as a businessman capable of creating jobs, lowering energy costs and providing property tax relief as Republicans step up their campaign ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Sun, 11 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill16:00
The red-leaning Buckeye State governor’s mansion could flip for the first time in two decades as Democrat Amy Acton narrowly leads Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in recent polls of their bitter midterm battle. A new CNN poll Thursday showed Acton up 8 percentage points over Ramaswamy, after a New York Times/Siena poll found Acton ahead by...
- daytondailynews.com19:23
This year’s campaign for Ohio governor has focused heavily on personal attacks, with national news outlets portraying it as one of the ugliest in the country.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- cleveland19.com19:32
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy outlined proposals on affordability, energy, data centers and education during an interview at the 19 News studios in downtown Cleveland.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- The Hill18:41
Former President Obama is scheduled to hit the campaign trail with Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D) and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) at the end of the month. The former head of state will travel to Cleveland on Oct. 24 in an effort to boost support for the Democratic slate in the Buckeye State...
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- ianslive.in04:24
Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to resume executions in Ohio, loosen limits on handgun purchases by people under 21 and push a $4 billion property-tax cut, while admitting the state would not fully make up the lost revenue for schools.
- ibtimes.co.uk12:30
Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign has removed a man from a property-tax advert after reports linked him to a 2006 conviction involving a minor.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Times of India14:58
Ramaswamy is running to become Ohio governor, a position he perhaps sees as a stepping stone to something bigger in the party. Yet Ramaswamy’s association with Trump is increasingly becoming a liability among neutral voters, while his faith and skin colour are proving a deterrent among parts of the MAGA base.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- daytondailynews.com14:30
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy promised lower property taxes and electric bills Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Miami County Republican Party picnic, where GOP leaders urged supporters to turn their enthusiasm into votes in the Nov. 3 election.
Tue, 20 October 2026
15 reports- dailyexcelsior.com06:38
WASHINGTON, Oct 20: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is in a neck-and-neck battle with Democrat Amy Acton in the gubernatorial race in Ohio, with a latest opinion poll giving the Indian-American entrepreneur a slender three-point lead over his rival. Endorsed by US...
- The Hill13:19
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s (D) mother called her a “liar” in a new ad, as her brother labelled the video “a despicable low” on Tuesday ahead of the state’s elections in November. “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent — it is not easy for a mother to...
- Google News - Top Stories15:48
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governors Race Even Uglier The New York Times Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Politico Amy Acton’s Brother Blasts Ramaswamy After Woman Who Says She’s Acton’s Mother Calls Her a ‘Liar’ In New Ad Forbes Amy Acton’s mother calls her ‘liar’ in brutal ad as Ohio race tightens Yahoo Dr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusive Mother Dr. Amy Acton...
- Google News - Top Stories18:37
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Politico Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governors Race Even Uglier The New York Times Dem Candidate’s Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over ‘Despicable’ Attack Ad Rolling Stone Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother Yahoo Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad The...
- The Guardian World18:38
Amy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’ The family of Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, is criticizing her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for using Acton’s estranged mother in a recently released campaign ad. In the ad, which has circulated among conservatives on social media, her mother, Donna Arthur, said: “She says she grew up living in a tent. None of that is true. She’s lied her entire...
- Google News - Top Stories19:18
Acton campaign slams "desperate, disgusting" political ad featuring Acton's estranged mom WSYX Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier The New York Times Ohio governor's race takes ugly turn with attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother CBS News Amy Acton’s Brother Blasts Ramaswamy After Acton’s Mother Calls Her a ‘Liar’ In New Ad Forbes Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Politico
- dailynews.com19:23
Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is pushing back forcefully against an unattributed ad circulating online in which her long-estranged mother calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues.
- 13abc.com19:32
The ad that began circulating online does not include the “paid for” tag that is legally required to air on TV so viewers can know its source.
- Google News - Top Stories19:38
Ohio governor’s race roiled by new viral video featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother CNN Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier The New York Times ‘Shame on Vivek!’ Amy Acton’s Brother Bashes Ramaswamy in Scathing Response to Critical Ad With Their Estranged Mom Yahoo Ohio governor’s race in uproar over video featuring Democrat’s estranged mother The Washington Post Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother ABC...
- Google News - Top Stories20:17
Amy Acton’s Brother Blasts Ramaswamy After Woman Who Says She’s Acton’s Mother Calls Her a ‘Liar’ In New Ad Forbes Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier The New York Times Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Politico Dr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusive Mother Dr. Amy Acton for Governor Dem Candidate’s Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over ‘Despicable’...
- The Hill20:58
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) accused Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy of a “lifelong pattern” of personal attacks after a political ad surfaced online in which her estranged mother called her a “liar.” Acton, who has publicly discussed suffering abuse as a child, suggested Ramaswamy’s campaign was behind the video and criticized him for using...
- The Hill21:20
The brother of Amy Acton, the Democrat running in Ohio’s gubernatorial race, denounced GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy after a new video circulated online featuring Acton's estranged mother calling her a liar and urging Ohioans to vote against her daughter. In a new ad for Actor, Philip Stearns blamed GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for the video...
- The Hill22:05
A 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...
- Google News - Top Stories22:39Ohio governor's race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Ohio governor's race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother CBS News Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother The Washington Post ‘Stop whining’: Vance dismisses Republican criticism of Ramaswamy ad Politico Amy Acton responds to attack ad where her estranged mother accuses her of lying WOSU Public Media Ohio governor’s campaign engulfed in controversy over attack ad Financial Times
- The Hill23:40
Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown pressed his Republican rival, Sen. Jon Husted (Ohio), to condemn a recent advertisement allegedly from Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. “The ad released by Vivek Ramaswamy is disgusting. Everyone, including Jon Husted, should be willing to condemn this ad,” Brown said in a post on the social platform X...
Wed, 21 October 2026
34 reports- Axios00:01
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is pouring $4 million into a bombshell ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter — doubling down on the message despite fierce bipartisan backlash, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Ramaswamy is gambling that the deeply personal attack by Amy Acton's mother — who Acton has said sided with her stepfather after he sexually assaulted Acton when she was 12 — will resonate with voters. After the ad began appearing Tuesday on social...
- wjactv.com01:17
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s use of an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton.
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- komonews.com21 Oct, 01:17their copy
- Google News - Top Stories02:00
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother The Washington Post Ohio governor candidate makes $4 million move after controversial attack ad AL.com Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it AP News Court records back Acton’s childhood abuse claims after mom calls her a liar in ad WSYX Ramaswamy's attack ad is "absolutely despicable," Rep. Dingell says Yahoo
- The Hill02:05
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 media Monday night...
- fox10phoenix.com03:37
The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night.
- Google News - Top Stories04:31
Vivek Ramaswamy Campaign Will Spend $4 Million To Air Amy Acton Mother Attack Ad Forbes Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it AP News Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother Politico This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia SMH.com.au Ohio governor's race takes ugly turn with attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother CBS News
- nypost.com04:54
- vindy.com05:30
The brother of Democratic governor nominee Amy Acton sharply criticized an unaired commercial with their estranged mother, who urges voters not to support her daughter and calls her a “liar.” Acton has not spoken to her mother, Donna Stearns Arthur, since September 1978, when her stepfather, Cledith Arthur, was indicted by a Mahoning County grand […]
- ktvq.com12:16
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton’s mother calls her a liar in an attack ad, while court records detail charges involving her childhood abuse.
- wadk.com12:45
Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, speaks on affordability while campaigning at Bottoms Up Coffee in Columbus, Ohio, April 6, 2026. (Stephen Zenner/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign slammed her GOP opponent Vivek Ramaswamy Tuesday, alleging his campaign used her estranged mother, whom she has accused of abusing her and standing by the man who sexually abused her, to urge voters...
- cleveland19.com15:19
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told reporters late Tuesday his campaign is responsible for a scathing new ad against his opponent Dr. Amy Acton that features her estranged mother.
- Times of India15:35
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign in Ohio has stirred controversy with an ad that leverages his rival Amy Acton's difficult past. This ad includes allegations from Acton's estranged mother, leading to significant backlash from the public and political analysts alike. Critics label Ramaswamy's approach as both desperate and inappropriate, signaling a distressing trend in political tactics.
- The Hill16:08
Illinois first lady MK Pritzker announced Wednesday that she donated $500,000 to Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's (D) campaign after Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign released a video featuring Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a “liar.” “Bad men gain power when we refuse to stand up and fight. Vivek Ramaswamy represents everything that is wrong...
- The Hill16:54
Vice President Vance criticized the response by some Republicans to a campaign ad for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R), saying he is “disgusted” by those in his party who pushed back on the video. “I have to admit that I'm a little bit disgusted when I see Republicans across the country who are whining...
- mercurynews.com17:25
Acton and her brother say their mom protected their step-father whom Acton accused of raping her as a pre-teen, leading to the children being removed from the home by state child welfare authorities.
- Google News - Top Stories17:35
‘Stop whining’: Vance dismisses Republican criticism of Ramaswamy ad Politico Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother The Washington Post Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash The New York Times Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it AP News JD Vance tells GOP to 'stop whining' about controversial Ramaswamy ad Yahoo
- BBC News World17:48
The ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic rival's estranged mother, who she has not seen since her stepfather was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.
- Google News - Top Stories17:48
Ohio governor's race turns ugly as attack ad features candidate's estranged mother BBC Amy Acton responds to attack ad where her estranged mother accuses her of lying WOSU Public Media Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker donates $500K to Amy Acton's Ohio governor campaign after Ramaswamy attack ads CBS News Vance says Republicans shouldn't complain about Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will...
- thepeterboroughexaminer.com17:49
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said during a campaign visit to Ohio on Wednesday that he is “disgusted” by the Republican pushback against an ad by Vivek
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- boston.com21 Oct, 19:11their copy
- timesleaderonline.com22 Oct, 09:30their copy
- Bloomberg Politics18:01
Republican biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing bipartisan backlash over a $4 million advertisement he supported against his opponent in the campaign to be Ohio’s next governor.
- PBS NewsHour18:12
In Cincinnati, the vice president said it was "not really my concern" whether the controversial 60-second spot was appropriate, and said he was focused on supporting Republican candidates in their midterm races.
- sandiegouniontribune.com18:17
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- citizensvoice.com21 Oct, 18:17their copy
- mercurynews.com21 Oct, 18:17their copy
- Google News - Top Stories18:46
Vance says Republicans shouldn't complain about Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother AP News Ohio governor's race turns ugly with attack ad featuring candidate's estranged mother BBC Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ‘Stop whining’: Vance dismisses Republican criticism of Ramaswamy ad Yahoo Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash Axios
- PBS NewsHour18:51Ramaswamy campaign says it produced ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it
Questions about the video will likely shadow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire who previously ran for president but has never before held public office, in the final two weeks of the contest.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:12
UTRKA za guvernera Ohija postala je neizvjesna nakon kontroverznog spota u kojem Ramaswamy napada Amy Acton koristeći njezinu otuđenu majku.
- Google News - Top Stories19:59
Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win NBC News Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash Axios Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother The Washington Post Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash The New York Times Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse NPR
- The Hill20:40
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) pushed back on a controversial campaign ad run by Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy (R) featuring his opponent's mother. In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Husted said he “would not have run” the ad. The video, which initially debuted online, features the mother of Ramaswamy’s opponent, Amy...
- Le Figaro (France)21:03
Vivek Ramaswamy, candidat républicain au poste de gouverneur de l’Ohio, est sous le feu des critiques mercredi pour la diffusion d’une publicité dans laquelle la mère de son adversaire démocrate, Amy Acton, accuse sa fille de mensonges.
- fox6now.com21:55
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
- The Hill22:05
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called a controversial political ad run by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) “shameful,” saying she thinks it will hurt Republicans up and down the ballot in Ohio. “This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season,” Mace told CNN’s Jake Tapper on...
- Google News - Top Stories22:20
Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash The New York Times Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash Axios Ohio Secretary of State reviewing complaints over ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother WSYX Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Scott Jennings Suggests Ramaswamy Campaign Ad Is ‘Gonna Blow Up in Their Face’ Yahoo
- South China Morning Post22:34
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whose husband was charged with raping Acton when she was a child. Acton has not spoken with her mother, Donna Arthur, since her childhood, when she accused her then-stepfather of sexually abusing her for years. In the ad, Arthur says her daughter has “lied her entire life”. “Don’t let her become your governor. If you think...
- publicradioeast.org22:39
A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton. Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.
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- mynspr.org21 Oct, 22:39their copy
- PBS NewsHour22:40
The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of her childhood. For analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Whit Ayres.
Thu, 22 October 2026
45 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:32
As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down The Washington Post Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash Axios Ohio Secretary of State reviewing complaints over ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother WSYX Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 'We Now Deserve to Lose': Ramaswamy Ad Deepens GOP Panic in Ohio Time Magazine
- Times of India04:02
- Der Spiegel (Germany)04:23
Die Demokratin Amy Acton hat Chancen, Gouverneurin von Ohio zu werden. Dass sie als Kind von ihrem Stiefvater mutmaßlich missbraucht wurde, schlachtet die politische Gegenseite im Wahlkampf aus. Darüber sind sogar Republikaner entsetzt.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)04:23
Die Demokratin Amy Acton hat Chancen, Gouverneurin von Ohio zu werden. Dass sie als Kind von ihrem Stiefvater mutmaßlich missbraucht wurde, schlachtet die politische Gegenseite im Wahlkampf aus. Darüber sind sogar Republikaner entsetzt.
- tportal (Croatia)05:25
Demokratska kandidatkinja Amy Acton se natječe za poziciju guvernerke Ohija. Otvoreno je pričala o tome kako je kao dijete bila beskućnica te da ju je silovao njezin očuh. No, njen republikanski rival, Vivek Ramaswamy objavio je video u kojoj Amyina biološka majka, Donna Arthur tvrdi da njena kćer laže i poziva ljude da ne glasaju za nju. Osude pljušte čak i iz republikanskog tabora
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:12
REPUBLIKANSKI kandidat za guvernera Ohija Vivek Ramaswamy objavio je sporni spot u kojem majka napada kćer, demokratsku kandidatkinju. Potpredsjednik JD Vance brani potez unatoč kritikama.
- thefacts.com07:00
With no ideas to run on and no accomplishments beyond “We made everything more expensive!”, Republican midterm election candidates seem to have hatched a plan: Let’s just be the most
- Libération (France)07:16
Vivek Ramaswamy est accusé d’exploiter politiquement la mère de son adversaire démocrate dans l’Ohio, Amy Acton. Dans un spot diffusé à la télé, elle accuse sa propre fille d’être une «menteuse» et d’avoir «menti toute sa vie».
- Google News - Top Stories08:57
Backlash from attack ad upends Ohio gubernatorial race NPR Republican governor of Ohio calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ‘deeply troubling’ campaign ad – US politics live The Guardian 'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother BBC President Trump defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother as backlash grows WKYC Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest...
- Axios09:00
Vice 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 old-guard GOP's reflex to cave under pressure from Democrats and the media. He thinks too many Republicans sacrifice allies to make controversies go...
- Google News - Top Stories09:02
"Stop whining": What Vance's take on Ohio ad flap means for 2028 Axios Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman – US politics live The Guardian Republican Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother Yahoo Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Sad Republicans Exploiting Family Tragedy The American Prospect
- The Hill12:26
Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee in Ohio's governor race, responded for the first time to a controversial campaign ad from her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy that featured her estranged mother calling her a liar. "A sad thing, and I feel like it was an exploitative thing to do. My mother is not well," Acton told CBS...
- wtxl.com13:03
Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s birth mother is drawing backlash and raising questions about how far political attacks should go.
- mercurynews.com14:19
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine denounces a controversial Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring the estranged mother of Dr. Amy Acton.
- Google News - Top Stories14:33
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother AP News Republican governor of Ohio calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ‘deeply troubling’ campaign ad – US politics live The Guardian The Amy Acton Ad Came From One of the Darkest Corners of Today’s GOP Slate The Sad Republicans Exploiting Family Tragedy The American Prospect President Trump defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother as backlash grows WKYC
- daytondailynews.com14:37
Monday night, a video showed up online with no name on it. Amy Acton’s estranged mother looked into a camera and told Ohio her daughter has lied her entire life. “Don’t let her become your governor.”
- The Hill15:11
Election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved its ratings of Ohio’s gubernatorial race toward Democratic nominee Amy Acton, following a controversial campaign ad launched by her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy (R). Previously, the forecaster rated the race as a "toss-up," but it has changed it to “leans Democratic,” following what it called “an explosive—and desperate—attack ad," according...
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- iheart.com15:22
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother, calling it "despicable." The ad, funded by Ramaswamy's campaign, accuses Acton of dishonesty. Acton focuses on voter outreach, while the ad faces legal scrutiny.
- The Hill15:47
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) called on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to take down an ad featuring his opponent Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother. “The ad is deeply, deeply troubling,” DeWine told reporters outside the Ohio Statehouse, according to The Statehouse News Bureau. "But when you know the rest of the story, when you know the...
- BBC News World16:40
Her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy is airing the ad featuring her mother, whose husband was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.
- Google News - Top Stories16:40
'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother BBC Election Live Updates: Trump Defends Ramaswamy's Attack Ad Despite Bipartisan Backlash The New York Times Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch: From the Politics Desk NBC News Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jennings on Vance comments about Ramaswamy ad: ‘He could have just ignored it’...
- Google News - Top Stories16:50
‘It’s wrong’: DeWine condemns Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother Politico Live updates: Trump tells Ramaswamy not to take down controversial ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother CNN Amy Acton’s Stepfather Was Charged with Raping Her When She Was a Child. Now Her Ohio Election Opponent Is Using That Against Her People.com 'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother BBC Ohio’s Republican Governor Calls on Ramaswamy to...
- El País (Spain)18:17
El gobernador de Ohio, el republicano Mike DeWine, ha pedido retirar la cuña, mientras algunos analistas dan una ventaja a la candidata demócrata tras su publicación
- Libération (France)18:27
Vivek Ramaswamy, qui brigue le poste de gouverneur, a diffusé un spot de campagne dans lequel la mère de sa concurrente Amy Acton la traite de «menteuse». La démocrate avait coupé les ponts avec sa mère après avoir dénoncé des viols perpétrés par son beau-père.
- Bloomberg Politics18:57
President Donald Trump defended an ad featuring the estranged mother of the Democrat running for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, calling it “very powerful” and dismissing the backlash against it as a news media plot.
- Bloomberg Politics19:13
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is being heavily criticized for an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad. Bloomberg's Mark Niquette reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- wtov9.com19:24
President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against his Democratic opponent Amy Acton.
- The Hill19:24
President Trump defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother on Thursday, saying the Republican “should keep it up.” In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump hit Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) over his calls for Ramaswamy to take down the ad earlier Thursday. In the video, Acton’s mother...
- The Hill20:02
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) has seen a surge in donations after she was the target of a controversial attack ad from her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Acton surged into second place on Democratic political fundraising site ActBlue’s “trending campaigns,” only behind James Talarico, the Texas Democrat running for Senate. Ramaswamy's ad sparked bipartisan...
- The Guardian World20:11
Republican Mike DeWine said ad featuring estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton was ‘wrong’, drawing ire of president Donald Trump issued a swift rebuke against Mike DeWine, Ohio’s Republican governor, who on Thursday said gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was “wrong” to release an ad critical of his Democratic rival Amy Acton that featured her estranged mother. DeWine had implored Ramaswamy to take the ad down, but hours later, Trump urged Ramaswamy to keep airing it and accused the...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)20:22
Der Republikaner Vivek Ramaswamy will Gouverneur in Ohio werden. Im Wahlkampf gegen die demokratische Kandidatin Amy Acton schlachtet er deren Vergangenheit skrupellos aus. Nun bekommt er Kritik aus den eigenen Reihen.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)20:22
Republikaner Ramaswamy will Gouverneur von Ohio werden. Im Wahlkampf nutzt er die Missbrauchsgeschichte seiner Rivalin gegen sie. Selbst seine Parteifreunde sind empört. Doch Trump verteidigt ihn.
- The Hill20:56
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday that Vice President Vance “could have” avoided talking about an ad for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) featuring his Democratic rival’s mother “He could have just ignored it,” Jennings said on “CNN NewsNight” of Vance and the ad. “You know, I mean, campaigns make decisions, surrogates come in...
- Google News - Top Stories21:08
Live updates: Trump tells Ramaswamy not to take down controversial ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother CNN Trump attacks Ohio governor over call for Ramaswamy to drop ‘deeply troubling’ ad The Guardian Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch: From the Politics Desk NBC News Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Sad Republicans Exploiting Family Tragedy The American Prospect
- PBS NewsHour21:31
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, should keep running a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton.
- Le Figaro (France)21:47
Le président américain a apporté son soutien à Vivek Ramaswamy, candidat républicain au poste de gouverneur de l’Ohio, après la diffusion d’une publicité électorale mettant en scène la mère de son adversaire démocrate, Amy Acton.
- The Hill22:04
The controversy over Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s mother is pitting President Trump and Vice President Vance against Ohio’s Republican establishment less than two weeks out from Election Day. A number of Ohio Republicans, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. Jon Husted, have denounced the ad, which...
- drudge.com23:15
As Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down on his controversial ad attacking Amy Acton, backlash has grown to include Democrats, Republicans and political commentators across the country.
- Times of India23:31
In his post, Trump did not directly address the allegations of abuse but attacked Acton, writing: "I suggested, on the other hand, that Vivek should keep it up, and let everyone listen to the mother of a defective, dishonest, and incapable Candidate, explain how the daughter is a DISASTER who, uncontrollably, lies, cheats, and steals!"
Fri, 23 October 2026
3 reports- The Hill01:59
President Trump reiterated his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramswamy’s (R) controversial ad that recently aired featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a "liar." “Why would you shield somebody from that?” Trump asked his supporters at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night. The president said Ramaswamy had reached out to him...
- The Guardian World01:59
Trump defends Amy Acton’s estranged mother, who stayed with her husband charged with raping her daughter, and touts Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘well coordinated’ attack ad Sign up for the Breaking News US email Trump attacks Ohio governor over call for Ramaswamy to drop ‘deeply troubling’ ad Reporting from Anchorage, Alaska Mary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken her to parts of the massive state’s interior that are inaccessible by road and on the frontlines of the...
- Al Jazeera English02:22
Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.