Jon Lovett condemns the Acton ad and the campaign's defense
Jon LovettPolitical commentator and podcast host
Lovett condemns both the advertisement and the campaign's decision to defend its message.
“Maybe the most disgusting political ad in living memory. And then this statement by the campaign embracing the message - just completely morally bankrupt and depraved.”
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Ramaswamy's campaign defends using Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced an advertisement in which Amy Acton's estranged mother accuses her of lying. Acton says Ramaswamy took advantage of her mother, and the campaign defends its attack on Acton's credibility. Critics from both parties condemn the tactic, while Laura Loomer defends it.
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Jon Lovett's post comments on using Amy Acton's estranged mother in the attack advertisement. Lovett quotes Jonathan Weisman's report of Connie Luck's campaign statement.
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Lovett quotes Jonathan Weisman's report of Connie Luck's campaign statement.
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He adds that he hopes everyone is taking a moment to be shocked.
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Relative to the campaign's use of Acton's mother in the ad, Lovett condemns the ad and the campaign statement standing by its message.
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