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Oct 22 · Ramaswamy stands by attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

Forbes: Vance Says He’s ‘Disgusted’ By Republicans ‘Whining’ About Ramaswamy’s Acton Ad

Grade B (88/100). Vance's defense quoted at length; GOP critics named; Acton's and her brother's responses; the campaign's $4 million buy

Lehrer score 88/100 (−12 loaded wording: Vance slammed Republicans who criticized). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

Vance slammed Republicans who criticized

Splits: Vance's defense quoted at length; GOP critics named; Acton's and her brother's responses; the campaign's $4 million buy

  • Broken. Rule: loaded wording (Vance slammed Republicans who criticized)

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