Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win - NBC News
Vice President JD Vance has defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial campaign ad, which features the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. Vance urged fellow Republicans to focus on winning the election rather than criticizing the ad's content.
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The incident highlights deep divisions within the Republican party regarding campaign ethics and the boundaries of political attack ads.
Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to “stop whining” about Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother. “Politics is a tough business, and my message to my fellow elected Republicans is if you actually believe in the things you say you believe in, stop whining about an advertisement and go win the race in 13 days,” Vance told reporters Wednesday in Cincinnati. Ramaswamy’s ad targeting Acton exploded across the political landscape Tuesday, sparking criticism from both sides of the aisle in the final stretch of the battleground governor’s race. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, who is running for a full term after he was appointed to fill Vance’s former seat, said he “would not have run that ad.” Ramaswamy’s ad features Acton’s estranged mother calling her a “liar” and urging Ohioans not to vote for her.
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