# Vance says ‘stop whining’ about ad as Amy Acton speaks

https://mins.news/en/video/110322

- CNN, 2026-10-21 23:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_75_ciqoSZo

> Some leading Ohio Republicans began distancing themselves from a controversial ad by gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, while Vice President JD Vance warned the party against breaking ranks. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton calling her a liar and urging voters not to support her. Acton says she has not seen her mother since she was ab…

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