United-States : Backlash over controversial Ohio midterms campaign ad

This political ad is at the heart of a growing controversy in the Ohio governor's race. It features the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling her daughter a liar and urging people not to vote for her. Acton has been outspoken about the abuse she suffered as a child. The spot was produced by her opponent, the Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. It's drawn outrage and condemnation from both sides of the political aisle, even the current GOP governor of Ohio. It's wrong to run this ad. I would urge Ramaswamy's campaign to take this down. Despite the outcry, the vice president refused to criticize the advert. When I see Republicans, people in my party reacting so strongly, especially elected officials, look, have the opinion you want to have on that ad. But I have to admit that I'm a little bit disgusted when I see Republicans across the country who are whining more about that advertisement than they are about what the congressional Democrats and other Democrats want to do to the United States of America. Attack ads are nothing new in U.S. politics, but this one has sparked a growing backlash against Ramaswamy, turning a tight race into a bitter battle. Many voters in Ohio believe that this ad crosses the line and these types of negative attacks can very easily backfire on candidates who promulgate them. Some voters have already weighed in. It's gross, very, very gross. I just think it's a, they're trying to get like really personal. I think that there should be respect on both sides. What was once seen as a Republican-leaning contest is now being described by some election forecasters as favorable to Democrats. That's a significant shift in a state that hasn't elected a Democrat as governor in 20 years.