Ohio’s Largest Newspaper Endorses Amy Acton

The Cleveland Plain DealerThe Plain Dealermajor daily newspaper of Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., Ohio’s largest newspaper, reversed its no-endorsement policy to endorse Amy ActonAmy ActonAmerican physician and politician (born 1966). Several venues reportedly dropped stops on Vivek RamaswamyVivek RamaswamyAmerican presidential candidate and businessman (born 1985)’s statewide tour as backlash grew over his attack ad. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling Acton a liar and disputing her childhood account. Acton says her stepfather sexually abused her at 12, her mother stayed with him, and she has not spoken to her in decades. Ramaswamy defended the ad as answering attacks on his mother and challenging Acton’s claims. Acton called the race a test of decency. The election was just over a week away.