Vivek Ramaswamy pulls controversial attack ad

What each leads with

The Guardian US ↗ — Headline and lede emphasize “discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion” and detail the 1978 rape charges and custody loss in the opening paragraphs.; Body excerpt highlights Acton’s counter-ad accusing Ramaswamy of “exploiting the sexual abuse of a child” and quotes her describing childhood abuse and neglect.

Washington Examiner ↗ — Headline uses “pulls controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother”; body states the spot “ran to completion” and notes lower spend than initially reported.; Excerpt stresses bipartisan rebuke yet records Trump and Vance’s defense, DeWine’s criticism, and internal polling showing the ad widened Acton’s lead.


Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion

Left: The Guardian US

Candidate for Ohio governor confirms campaign no longer airing ad that smeared rival and was defended by Trump Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, confirmed on Thursday that his campaign is no longer airing an attack ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The ad prompted a wave of revulsion since…

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Ramaswamy pulls controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother

Right: Washington Examiner

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has pulled the controversial ad that dominated news headlines on the state’s gubernatorial race since last week. The attack ad featured Democratic candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who called her daughter a “liar” to make the case that she is unfit to serve as governor of Ohio. Ramaswamy quickly […]

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