Has Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton backfired?

An attack advertisement by Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy targeting his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, has sparked criticism within his own party, less than two weeks before November 3 midterm elections in the United States.The ad features Acton’s estranged mother accusing Acton of being a liar.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Trump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged motherend of listRamaswamy has refused to withdraw the ad, even as senior Republicans have called for its removal.So what does the ad show, why has it sparked controversy and could it affect Ohio’s governor’s race?Here is what we know:What does Vivek Ramaswamy’s advert show?The ad, which began circulating online on Monday, features Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, accusing her daughter of lying about her childhood and suggesting she has a mental illness.“It’s not easy for a mother to say this, but Amy has a serious problem. She is a liar. She lies about her past,” Arthur said in the video.Arthur also disputed Acton’s account of experiencing homelessness and living in a tent as a child as she urged Ohioans not to vote for her daughter.Democratic gubernatorial cand...