Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman – US politics live
Condemnation continues of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign in the Ohio governor race after his team put out an attack ad, featuring the estranged…
The Guardian reports: Condemnation continues of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign in the Ohio governor race after his team put out an attack ad, featuring the estranged mother of his Democrat rival Amy Acton criticising her daughter and calling her a liar.
Nancy Mace said: ‘This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season’ Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
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