Ramaswamy defends continuing the fight over the ad
Vivek RamaswamyRepublican nominee for Ohio governor, on Fox & Friends
Asked whether he regrets producing the advertisement, Ramaswamy says a person drawn into a fight should finish it. He accuses Acton of personal attacks.
“You never start a fight, but if you find yourself in one, you finish it.”
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Other statements by Vivek Ramaswamy in this case
- Ramaswamy defends the ad as scrutiny of ActonEarlier: Defended or excused
- Ramaswamy says the ad concerns lying rather than childhood abuseEarlier: Defended or excused
- Ramaswamy says the ad was about Acton lying about himLater: Defended or excused
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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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Original report includes Ramaswamy campaign-stop remarks and his October 26 Fox & Friends response when asked whether he regretted producing the ad.
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Fox & Friends asks whether he regrets producing the advertisement.
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Ramaswamy argues that his campaign is responding to attacks on him and his mother.
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Ramaswamy offers a retaliatory justification when asked about regret for the advertisement.
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