Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. We’re less than two weeks out from the midterm vote and the campaigns are getting even more nasty.
TL;DR
- Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad, featuring the mother of rival Amy Acton, has been criticized as 'shameful, disgusting, and offensive' by Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace.
- Acton's campaign stated the ad exploited her past sexual abuse and removal from custody at age 12.
- Donald Trump is on a week-long midterm blitz, campaigning for Republican candidates in Iowa and South Carolina.
- In Texas, Neil Bush, brother of George W. Bush, endorsed Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton, citing Paxton's conduct and loyalty to Trump.
- Protesters were removed from a Trump rally in South Carolina, with Trump seemingly approving of a rally attendee punching one demonstrator.