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Backlash is continuing to grow after Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign posted an ad featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother, with President Trump defending the move and some Republicans condemning it. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.

Ein Kandidat der Republikaner aus Ohio wird für ein Schmähvideo über seine Kontrahentin kritisiert. Darin spricht ihre Mutter, unter deren Obhut sie missbraucht wurde.

In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into the fallout from a controversial ad that has roiled Ohio politics.

Several Ohio Republicans on the ballot have come out against GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.

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Der Republikaner Vivek Ramaswamy will Gouverneur in Ohio werden. Im Wahlkampf gegen die demokratische Kandidatin Amy Acton schlachtet er deren Vergangenheit skrupellos aus. Nun bekommt er Kritik aus den eigenen Reihen.

DeWine, a Republican, said he still endorses Ramaswamy over Democrat Amy Acton in the race to succeed him as Ohio’s governor.

Hundreds are still out of their homes in the evacuation zone after a chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio. CBS News' Lana Zak has the update.

Die Demokratin Amy Acton hat Chancen, Gouverneurin von Ohio zu werden. Dass sie als Kind von ihrem Stiefvater mutmaßlich missbraucht wurde, schlachtet die politische Gegenseite im Wahlkampf aus. Darüber sind sogar Republikaner entsetzt.

A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.

A chemical storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, leaked chemicals over a wide residential area on Wednesday. Everyone within a one-mile radius was told to evacuate, and those within three miles were under orders to shut their windows and stay inside, pets included. Ash-har Quraishi has more information.

The ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic rival's estranged mother, who she has not seen since her stepfather was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.

The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of her childhood. For analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shaki

Około 60 osób trafiło pod obserwację medyczną po wybuchu zbiornika z chemikaliami w Toledo w Ohio. W środę sytuacja się poprawiła, ale obszar dookoła miejsca eksplozji jest nadal objęty nakazem ewakuacji. Do wypadku doszło wskutek błędu podczas przenoszenia substancji.

A chemical tank explosion at a north Toledo company released a chemical into the air overnight and prompted an evacuation of nearby residents. Glycol methacrylate, an industrial coating product, was released into the air after Tuesday night’s explosion, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz told reporters.

People who come into contact with glycidyl methacrylate may feel as if their eyes, nose, mouth and skin are burning, the city fire department said. Overexposure can lead to headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.

Intel has installed the first major structural truss at its delayed Ohio chip fab, but the company has yet to announce a major outside customer.

MC Tank Transport said the tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, which it described as 'an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics, paints and coatings perform better.'

WINDSOR — A spokesperson for the mayor of Windsor, Ont., says the border city is monitoring a toxic chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio that prompted evacuations on Tuesday night.

A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release

A hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, has prompted the evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of a pipe factory. Anyone living within three miles of the plant is being asked to shelter in place. There are no reports of any injuries so far.

Buckeyes coach Ryan Day declined to put a timeline on Julian Sayin's recovery but said they are planning to move forward without him through the rest of the year.

Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new Ramaswamy campaign ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is condemning a new ad circulating online featuring her estranged mother. NBC News national politics reporter Henry Gomez discusses how close the race between Acton and Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has become in the campaign's final two weeks.