'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother
Summary
Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, criticized an attack ad from her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, that features her estranged mother making negative claims about her. The ad has caused political controversy and led to backlash, including from the current Republican governor Mike DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy but found the ad troubling.Key Facts
- Amy Acton is running for Ohio governor as a Democrat.
- Vivek Ramaswamy, her Republican opponent, released an ad featuring Acton's estranged mother accusing Acton of lying.
- The ad does not mention that Acton and her brother were removed from their mother's custody due to abuse by her husband.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who supports Ramaswamy, called the ad deeply troubling and asked for it to be taken down.
- Acton says many people have experienced trauma and that Ramaswamy's ad is harmful.
- Ohio Secretary of State is reviewing complaints that the ad may have aired without proper legal disclaimers.
- Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million to air the ad statewide.
- Polls show Acton slightly ahead of Ramaswamy, and if she wins, she would be the first Democratic Ohio governor in 20 years.
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