Ohio Republican candidate Ramaswamy released attack ad using estranged mother of Democrat rival
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign launched a new television advertisement featuring Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, on Tuesday.
Campaign confirms ad origin
Ramaswamy told reporters that his team produced the commercial which started circulating online Monday night. The spot includes audio from Donna Arthur claiming her daughter has lied about her entire life.
Family details estrangement history
Acton's brother Philip Stearns stated that his sister and mother have not spoken since childhood. He explained that the estrangement began when Acton accused her stepfather of sexual abuse at age twelve.
Mother accuses daughter of lying
Arthur told viewers in the video that Amy Acton grew up living in a tent despite claims to the contrary. She added that she remained married to the man who abused her children until he died.
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The Hill
Acton's estranged mother calls her a 'liar'; Democrat calls Ramaswamy 'despicable'
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The Guardian
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
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South China Morning Post
Ramaswamy faces firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat rival’s estranged mother
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NPR
Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse
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