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Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio October Surprise
15 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2026 at 4:33 pm.
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A new political ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy featuring his Democratic opponent’s estranged mom telling voters to reject her has even some Republicans decrying dragging a painful family dynamic into the political arena. But in a close race, could the move sway undecided voters? We examine why Ramswamy is doubling down and how it could impact the race in a key battleground state. 
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Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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