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From the Left · Watch · October 21, 2026

Oct 22 · Ramaswamy's ad featuring Amy Acton's mother splits Ohio Republicans

CNN: OH Republicans 'couldn't be more pissed' over Ramaswamy ad

Grade D (64/100). Anchor segment and panel: Trump's defense of the ad, GOP critics, the race moving toward Acton; the anchor weighs in

Lehrer score 64/100 (−24 own-voice claim/analysis: [0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor); −12 loaded wording: [0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → D.

[0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor); [0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor)

Splits: Anchor segment and panel: Trump's defense of the ad, GOP critics, the race moving toward Acton; the anchor weighs in

  • Broken. Rule: own-voice claim/analysis ([0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor))
  • Broken. Rule: loaded wording ([0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor))

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