Ohio’s Republican governor has criticized a controversial campaign ad by his party’s gubernatorial candidate, calling it inappropriate for targeting a Democratic rival’s estranged mother and urging its removal. The ad, which has sparked backlash, features personal family details about the opponent, raising ethical concerns among party leaders. The governor’s stance quickly drew opposition from a prominent Republican figure, who defended the ad and pressured the candidate to maintain it. The clash highlights deepening divisions within the party over campaign tactics ahead of the election.
Republican Mike DeWine says Ramaswamy ‘wrong’ to run controversial ad, drawing swift rebuke from presidentOhio’s Republican governor Mike DeWine 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, and implored Ramaswamy to take the ad down.DeWine’s comments drew a swift rebuke from Donald Trump, who urged Ramaswamy to keep the ad up. Continue reading...
