A divisive campaign ad targeting a Democratic candidate’s family member has reignited tensions within Ohio’s Republican Party, with the state’s GOP leadership publicly clashing with a high-profile candidate over its content. The controversy has drawn sharp criticism from key figures, including the governor and a U.S. senator, who have condemned the tactic as inappropriate. As Election Day approaches, the dispute highlights deeper fractures between the party’s establishment and its more combative factions. The ad’s release has further intensified political divisions ahead of a closely watched race.
The controversy over Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring his Democratic 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 Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. Jon Husted, have denounced the ad, which...
