Read · October 22, 2026
Ramaswamy stands by attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
- From the LeftPBS NewsHour: Ramaswamy campaign says it produced ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it
The campaign confirms the ad and a $4 million buy; Acton's response and the ad's murky origins
Grade: D (64/100). Uses loaded words and mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterForbes: Vance Says He’s ‘Disgusted’ By Republicans ‘Whining’ About Ramaswamy’s Acton Ad
Vance's defense quoted at length; GOP critics named; Acton's and her brother's responses; the campaign's $4 million buy
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
- From the RightDaily Wire: Vance Has A Message For ‘Whining’ Republicans After Explosive Ramaswamy Ad
Vance's defense quoted at length; ad text and Ramaswamy's case; polling average cited
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
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