‘I would have never done that’: Vivek Ramaswamy supporters criticize his controversial ad - NBC News
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio, is facing criticism from his own supporters regarding a controversial campaign advertisement. The ad, which targets the family of a political rival, has sparked internal debate within his campaign.
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This highlights the volatile nature of modern political campaigning and the potential for negative advertising to alienate a candidate's core base.
Share Add NBC News to Google Oct. 23, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT By Henry J. Gomez STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio’s Republican nominee for governor, received a warm welcome here Friday as he launched a bus tour with fellow GOP candidates on the November ballot.
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