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Controversial Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Estranged Mother of Democrat Ends

Vivek Ramaswamy's contentious campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been pulled after significant backlash. Initially planned for a $4 million run, the ad only cost about $1 million and drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

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#1Los Angelesscore 614h ago

Controversial Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Estranged Mother of Democrat Ends

#2Detroitscore 584h ago

Vivek Ramaswamy's Controversial Attack Ad Featuring Opponent's Mother Ends

#3Baltimorescore 544h ago

Controversial Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Estranged Mother of Democrat Ends

#4Hampton Roadsscore 544h ago

Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio

#5Bostonscore 544h ago

Ohio Governor Candidate's Controversial Ad Featuring Estranged Mother Ends

#6Philadelphiascore 504h ago

Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio

#7Miami–Ft. Lauderdalescore 364h ago

Ohio Governor Candidate's Controversial Ad Featuring Estranged Mother Ends Amid Backlash

#8Lexington, KYscore 284h ago

Ramaswamy's Controversial Attack Ad Featuring Opponent's Mother Ends Early

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