Duckworth opposes candidate to replace Platner: ‘Maine deserves better’
Summary
Senator Tammy Duckworth urged Maine Senate candidate Nirav Shah to stop his campaign. She criticized Shah's management of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak when he was in charge of public health in Illinois.Key Facts
- Senator Tammy Duckworth represents Illinois.
- She spoke out on Thursday against Nirav Shah, a Democratic candidate in Maine.
- Shah recently started his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
- Duckworth criticized Shah for how he handled a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Illinois.
- Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria.
- Duckworth said Shah prioritized his public image over veterans’ safety during the outbreak.
- The criticism relates to Shah’s previous role leading Illinois’ public health department.
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