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How Ohio Trump Voters Reacted to Vivek’s Attack Ad
The Bulwark • • general
Key Points:
- Vivek Ramaswamy is running a controversial $4 million ad against Democrat Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race, featuring Acton's mother accusing her of lying about her past.
- The ad omits that Acton's mother has not seen her in 48 years after fleeing Ohio due to allegations that Acton's stepfather raped her starting at age 10.
- Despite support from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, many Ohio Republican leaders have criticized the ad for its viciousness and misleading content.
- A focus group of ten Ohio Trump voters, some previously open to Ramaswamy, was shown both the attack ad and Acton's campaign response to gauge reactions.
- The group's response to the ads will help determine whether Ramaswamy's aggressive strategy resonates with voters or backfires due to the ad's controversial nature.
