John Kasich says the ad featuring Acton's mother should be taken off the air
John KasichFormer governor of Ohio
Kasich calls the ad inappropriate and urges its removal and an apology.
“It’s completely inappropriate and has no place in American politics. It should be taken off the air, and those responsible should apologize.”
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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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Kasich posts his objection to the advertisement and links his television appearance.
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Kasich posted that he had been asked about the ad during an MSNOW appearance.
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He attached video of that appearance to his written statement.
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Kasich rejects the advertisement and calls for those responsible to apologize.
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Jim Renacci urges Republicans to distance themselves from Ramaswamy's ad
“And any Republican who fails to distance themselves from this ad risks taking on water as well. I have to give Jon Husted credit. He said he would not have run the ad. That was the right response. While he stopped short of outright condemning it, he made his position clear. Vivek Ramaswamy needs to pivot, and quickly. Stop defending the ad and start talking about his policies, his vision for Ohio, and why he believes he is the better candidate.”Read statement
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