Denise Powell responds to dark money ad claims in House race
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Updated · WOWT · May 6
Denise Powell responds to dark money ad claims in House race
4 articles · Updated · WOWT · May 6
Speaking in Omaha before Nebraska's May 12 Democratic primary, Powell denied ads branding her “Dark Money Denise” in the race for Republican Don Bacon's seat.
Powell, a first-time candidate and co-founder of Women Who Run Nebraska, said the attacks were false distractions from voter concerns over gas, groceries, healthcare, childcare and housing costs.
She said her outsider background could be an advantage as she seeks the nomination to flip the red U.S. House seat blue, with endorsements including the Nebraska Congressional Black Caucus.
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