Jennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’

Republican commentator Scott Jennings took a swipe at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) for using a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother.

The ad, which Ramaswamy’s campaign is now spending $4 million to broadcast statewide, features Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of being a “liar” her whole life.

Acton was removed from her mother’s custody at age 12 after her stepfather was charged with sexually abusing her. Arthur remained with Acton’s stepfather until his death.

According to legal filings Acton’s campaign shared with The Hill, Arthur was previously convicted with theft and animal cruelty, though one of her sentences was vacated.

Jennings, a Trump ally who frequently defends the president and the GOP on CNN, joins a growing list of Republicans pushing back against the ad.

The conservative political commentator told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Friday that the ad is “not good” morally and is a political........

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