Ohio GOP Governor Urges Ramaswamy to Pull Attack Ad Targeting Opponent's Mother

Ohio's Republican governor publicly called on Vivek Ramaswamy to withdraw an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. The ad has drawn bipartisan criticism, but Vice President JD Vance defended it, highlighting intra-party tension over campaign tactics. The episode signals a potential shift in Republican campaign strategy norms ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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