Ramaswamy drops ad featuring Amy Acton's mother after backlash

How it unfolded

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1. 20 Oct, 13:19The HillActon's estranged mother calls her a 'liar'; Democrat calls Ramaswamy 'despicable'—
2. 20 Oct, 16:38politico.comOhio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother—
3. 20 Oct, 18:38The Guardian USOhio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad—
4. 20 Oct, 18:42Rolling StoneDem Candidate’s Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over ‘Despicable’ Attack Ad—
5. 20 Oct, 20:17The HillMcCain decries 'dastardly' political ad with Acton's mother—
6. 20 Oct, 20:58The HillActon responds to ad, says personal attacks 'a lifelong pattern' for Ramaswamy—
7. 20 Oct, 21:20The HillActon’s brother slams Ramaswamy in new ad: 'Not fit to lead'—
8. 20 Oct, 22:05The HillOhio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s mother—
9. 20 Oct, 22:39CBS News PoliticsOhio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother—
10. 20 Oct, 23:40The HillBrown calls on Husted to condemn ad featuring Acton's mother—
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    1. 21 Oct, 00:01AxiosExclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash—
    2. 21 Oct, 02:05Just In NewsRamaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother—
    3. 21 Oct, 15:35Times of IndiaVivek Ramaswamy goes low in Ohio's race to the bottom52%
    4. 21 Oct, 16:08The HillPritzker's wife donates $500K to Acton after Ramaswamy ad52%
    5. 21 Oct, 16:34The HillAmy Acton's estranged mother drags her in crazy attack ad52%
    6. 21 Oct, 16:54The HillVance 'disgusted' about Republicans decrying Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother52%
    7. 21 Oct, 17:09News FeedOhio governor’s campaign engulfed in controversy over attack ad52%
    8. 21 Oct, 19:03Mother JonesGOP Doubles Down on Ad Exploiting Ohio Democrat’s Childhood Rape and Abuse52%
    9. 21 Oct, 19:34The Guardian US'Stop whining': Vance reacts to outrage over Ramaswamy campaign ad – video52%
    10. 21 Oct, 20:40The HillOhio GOP senator: 'I would not have run' Ramaswamy ad52%
    11. 21 Oct, 22:05The HillNancy Mace says Vivek Ramaswamy has run the most offensive ad of the cycle52%
    12. 21 Oct, 22:34News - South China Morning PostRamaswamy faces firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat rival’s estranged mother52%
    13. 21 Oct, 22:39NPR PoliticsVivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse52%
    14. 21 Oct, 22:59BBC NewsVance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad52%
    15. 22 Oct, 00:30CBS News PoliticsAttack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low52%
    16. 22 Oct, 08:57NPR PoliticsPolitical communications expert discusses Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad52%
    17. 22 Oct, 08:57NPR PoliticsBacklash from attack ad upends Ohio gubernatorial race52%
    18. 22 Oct, 10:58The GuardianVivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman – US politics live52%
    19. 22 Oct, 12:26Just In NewsActon responds to Ramaswamy's ad: 'It's despicable'52%
    20. 22 Oct, 15:11The HillSabato's Crystal Ball moves Ohio governor race toward Acton after Ramaswamy attack ad52%
    21. 22 Oct, 15:47The HillDeWine calls on Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring Acton's mother48%▼4 points since the previous source
    22. 22 Oct, 16:40BBC News'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother48%
    23. 22 Oct, 16:50politico.com‘It’s wrong’: DeWine condemns Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother48%
    24. 22 Oct, 18:15CBS News PoliticsGOP officials divided over Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mom48%
    25. 22 Oct, 19:05France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesVance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race48%
    26. 22 Oct, 19:23The GuardianTrump attacks Ohio governor over call for Ramaswamy to drop ‘deeply troubling’ ad48%
    27. 22 Oct, 19:24The Hill NewsTrump doubles down on anti-Acton ad in Ohio: ‘Vivek should keep it up’48%
    28. 22 Oct, 20:02The HillActon fundraising surges following controversial ad48%
    29. 22 Oct, 20:19politico.comTrump presses Ramaswamy to keep running controversial ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother48%
    30. 22 Oct, 20:56The HillJennings on Vance comments on Ramaswamy ad: 'He could have just ignored it'48%
    31. 22 Oct, 21:41CBS News PoliticsTrump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother55%▲7 points since the previous source
    32. 22 Oct, 22:04The HillRamaswamy controversy pits Trump, Vance against Ohio GOP establishment55%
    33. 22 Oct, 22:37Roll CallAt the Races: Family in the fray55%
    34. 22 Oct, 23:31Times of India'Keep it up': Trump backs Ramaswamy's attack ad against Ohio rival55%
    35. 22 Oct, 23:51CBS News PoliticsTrump fiercely defends Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad against Amy Acton55%
    36. 23 Oct, 01:59The Hill NewsTrump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’49%▼6 points since the previous source
    37. 23 Oct, 02:22Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraTrump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother49%
    38. 23 Oct, 08:04France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesUnited-States : Backlash over controversial Ohio midterms campaign ad19%▼30 points since the previous source
    39. 23 Oct, 09:00politico.comVivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style Politics19%
    40. 23 Oct, 10:00The Hill NewsThe Memo: Trump backs controversial Ohio ad, pouring fuel on midterm campaign fires19%
    41. 23 Oct, 11:05Just In NewsRamaswamy's last-ditch attack shows signs of backfiring19%
    42. 23 Oct, 15:16BillboardJohn Legend to Appear With Democratic Ohio Gov. Candidate Amy Acton Amid Backlash Against Opponent’s ‘Deeply Troubling’ Ad19%
    43. 23 Oct, 16:27The Hill NewsTrump spars with NBC reporter over Ramaswamy attack ad19%
    44. 23 Oct, 17:10Inc.The Ramaswamy Ad Backlash Proves Shock Marketing Has a Brutal Ceiling19%
    45. 23 Oct, 17:11DeadlineDonald Trump Lashes Out At NBC News Reporter As She Presses Him On Why He Supports Ad That Has Been Condemned By Democrats And Republicans19%
    46. 23 Oct, 18:30Fox News Politics‘Can’t trust Amy Acton’: Viral ad distracts from what’s really at stake in critical race, GOP strategist says19%
    47. 23 Oct, 19:45The HillActon's mother was convicted of theft, animal cruelty: What to know19%
    48. 23 Oct, 20:04Rolling StoneVivek Ramaswamy’s Cruel Campaign Ad Grossed Out the GOP. It Won’t Stop Them Trying Again19%
    49. 23 Oct, 21:57The HillCook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat19%
    50. 24 Oct, 06:21Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraHas Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton backfired?47%▲28 points since the previous source
    51. 24 Oct, 11:42NPR PoliticsWeek in Politics: Ramaswamy's Ohio ad; Trump greenlights DOJ to sue over Alaska Senate47%
    52. 24 Oct, 12:00The DispatchOur Best Stuff on the Backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad47%
    53. 24 Oct, 12:57The Hill NewsJennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’47%
    54. 24 Oct, 21:13The Hill NewsObama scathes Trump administration in quippy Ohio campaign rally speech47%
    55. 24 Oct, 22:38Times of India‘No line he will not cross’: Obama slams Ramaswamy’s ‘cruel’ ad, hits out at Trump47%
    56. 25 Oct, 00:34CBS News PoliticsIn Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad47%
    57. 25 Oct, 13:04Times of IndiaUS elections: Meet Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump-backed Republican seeking Ohio governorship47%
    58. 25 Oct, 15:00The HillScaramucci compares Ramaswamy to pigs in ‘Animal Farm,' predicts loss47%
    59. 25 Oct, 19:19The HillActon wins Cleveland Plain Dealer endorsement in Ohio governor’s race47%
    60. 26 Oct, 15:24The HillRamaswamy: Acton campaign 'defamed my mother' before attack ad45%▼2 points since the previous source
    61. 26 Oct, 16:00The HillRamaswamy humanized his opponent and dehumanized himself45%
    62. 27 Oct, 10:00The Guardian USVivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton ad makes a false – and sickening – argument50%▲5 points since the previous source
    63. 27 Oct, 16:00The HillVivek Ramaswamy, have you no sense of decency?54%▲4 points since the previous source
    64. 27 Oct, 17:21The Hill NewsVivek Ramaswamy stands by terrible Amy Acton ad, but it’s backfiring54%
    65. 27 Oct, 18:53Mother Jones“Vivek, Thank You”: Ramaswamy’s Shocking Ad Is Galvanizing Ohio Democrats54%
    66. 27 Oct, 20:40QuartzAmy Acton nennt Wahlwerbung von Ramaswamy mit ihrer Mutter „verachtenswert“.54%
    67. 28 Oct, 17:11AxiosExclusive: Controversial ad backfiring on Ramaswamy, GOP poll finds60%▲6 points since the previous source
    68. 29 Oct, 23:20The Hill NewsControversial Ramaswamy ad with Acton’s mother off the air59%▼1 points since the previous source
    69. 30 Oct, 01:10The GuardianVivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion59%
    70. 30 Oct, 10:00The Guardian USA rare red line in deeply cynical times59%
    71. 30 Oct, 14:59Mother JonesI Just Confronted Vivek Ramaswamy About His Controversial Ad59%
    72. 30 Oct, 15:34BillboardOlivia Rodrigo Wears Concert Shirt Supporting Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor Amid Ramaswamy Ad Controversy59%
12. NowCurrent odds42%