Acton disputes claims that she is unavailable to voters
Amy ActonDemocratic candidate for governor of Ohio
Acton counters criticism of her transparency by saying she has spent years answering voters and listening to them.
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Acton's campaign recording restrictions impede the public scrutiny voters need before an election.
“I've been answering the questions of voters for 2.5 years. I've been on the ground listening deeply.”
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Acton's campaign limits recordings; McColley says she is hiding from voters
Acton's campaign restricted recording at some events. Jo Ingles reports that Acton cites safety concerns. McColley says the limits prevent voters from scrutinizing her words. In a separate answer about transparency, Acton says she has spent years answering voters' questions.
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Acton responds to questions about her campaign, including criticism of her availability to voters. Her closing answer also addresses her refusal to debate Ramaswamy and the Canfield confrontation.
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Acton responds to criticism that she is not transparent or answering questions.
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Her answer turns to refusing a debate with Ramaswamy and her account of the Canfield confrontation.
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Acton counters criticism that she is unavailable to voters. She challenges that description by pointing to her engagement with them, rather than defending the recording restrictions themselves.
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Read the full caseMcColley criticizes Acton's campaign recording limits
“If she can’t stand the pressure of having her own words recorded for the voters to see, she can’t handle being Governor!”Read statement
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