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Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad backfires, widening Acton's lead

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A controversial attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton has backfired on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, according to new internal polling. The poll indicates Acton's lead has widened significantly since the ad began airing, with a majority of respondents having seen the ad and expressing increased likelihood to vote for Acton. This backlash has raised concerns among Republicans that the ad could negatively impact other GOP candidates in Ohio, potentially affecting the balance of power in the Senate. AI

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Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad backfires, widening Acton's lead

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Exclusive: Controversial ad backfiring on Ramaswamy, GOP poll finds

    <p>Republicans fear that <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/21/ramaswamy-ad-acton-mother-ohio" target="_blank">Vivek Ramaswamy</a>'s explosive attack ad featuring his opponent's estranged mother could cost them the Ohio governor's race, based on new internal polling that show…

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