Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win
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2 outlets (NBC News and The Hill) are covering this story.
- NBC News reports: “Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to “stop whining” about Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother.”
- The Hill reports: “Vice President Vance criticized the response by some Republicans to a campaign ad for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R), saying he is “disgusted” by those in his party who pushed bac…”
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- NBC News: Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win
- The Hill: Vance 'disgusted' by Republicans decrying Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother
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