Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad
The ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic rival's estranged mother, who she has not seen since her stepfather was charged with…
BBC News reports that the ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic rival's estranged mother, who she has not seen since her stepfather was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Republicans, Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Ohio.
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