Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton says she has “no intention” of speaking with her former opponent, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, after he ran a controversial campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother during the final weeks of the Ohio governor race. Acton links her decision to the ad’s use of her family history.
Across outlets, Acton describes the campaign tactics as beyond the pale and says she believes leaders’ words matter. CBS News and The Oregonian both focus on her refusal to engage after the election. The Hill also emphasizes her characterisation of the ad as “beyond the pale.” Newsweek adds that Acton believes the campaign ran the spot because they were “struggling” at the time.
While some sources include additional background about the dispute and Acton’s broader view of the campaign, the core point of agreement is Acton’s decision not to speak with Ramaswamy and her criticism of the ad featuring her estranged mother.
