From the Left · Watch · October 21, 2026
Oct 22 · Ramaswamy's ad featuring Amy Acton's mother splits Ohio Republicans
CNN: OH Republicans 'couldn't be more pissed' over Ramaswamy ad
Grade D (64/100). Anchor segment and panel: Trump's defense of the ad, GOP critics, the race moving toward Acton; the anchor weighs in
Lehrer score 64/100 (−24 own-voice claim/analysis: [0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor); −12 loaded wording: [0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → D.
[0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor); [0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor)
Splits: Anchor segment and panel: Trump's defense of the ad, GOP critics, the race moving toward Acton; the anchor weighs in
- Broken. Rule: own-voice claim/analysis ([0:28] 'It is the worst thing imaginable.' (anchor))
- Broken. Rule: loaded wording ([0:00] 'The Ohio governor's race is now firmly in the gutter.' (anchor))
Same story: Breaking Points, The National Desk