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Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again

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By Eric Bradner, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Vivek Ramaswamy is ending his run for Ohio governor the same way he launched himself onto the political scene four years ago — with a bet that voters will reward him for a never-back-down bombast that mirrors President Donald Trump’s instincts.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad, Attacks DeWine (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended Vivek Ramaswamy amid bipartisan criticism of his Ohio campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother attacking her account of childhood abuse.

  2. West Hawaii Today

    Trump backs Ramaswamy attack ad as Republican Ohio governor condemns it (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    US President Donald Trump extolled an attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against his Democratic rival in the close Ohio governor’s race on Thursday, even as the state’s Republican governor advised Ramaswamy to take it down.

  3. Democracy Now

    Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist (opens Democracy Now)

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    President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after his campaign released a TV ad that appears to accuse Democratic nominee Amy Acton of lying about being sexually abused as a child.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Eric Bradner, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Vivek Ramaswamy is ending his run for Ohio governor the same way he launched himself onto the political scene four years ago — with a bet that voters will reward him for a never-back-down bombast that mirrors President Donald Trump’s instincts.

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