Ramaswamy's Stain of Dishonesty Won't Go Away

In a scathing op-ed, the retired P.D. editor points out that Ramaswamy has plunked $100 million into the campaign so far, to buy ads that spin lies about Amy Acton. Larkin couldn't keep quiet about that, and his sure guess is that it will go $150 million if deemed necessary. Add that Vivek's squeal for a debate is the sign of someone who knows they're losing.

Possibly worse, at least from Clevelanders' point of view, major supporters of the 'fly-over' candidate are the billionaire Haslams, who recently got a hefty tax-dollar boost from the Republican-controlled state gov't, to build their new stadium in Brook Park. "Thank you, Cleveland," said twice with a slap in the face both times. 

Read on for the full recap of why Ohioans must help Dr. Acton run this poser out of Ohio. 

Brent Larkin was The Plain Dealer’s editorial director from 1991 until his retirement in 2009.