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Jon Lovett
Role at the time: Political commentator and podcast host
Condemned
Statement summary
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.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Jon Lovett condemns the Acton ad and the campaign's defense · Jon LovettPost 2112651422873559238
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.
Why we used this label
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.