Sherrill's Opioid Ties Come Back to Haunt in Defamatory Attack on GOP Rival
Democratic New Jersey gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill is facing backlash after it was revealed that she accepted tens of thousands of dollars from companies linked to the opioid crisis while criticizing her Republican opponent over his stance on the issue. The donations have been described as 'defamatory' by some, highlighting a potential hypocrisy in her campaign rhetoric.
Mikie Sherrill's campaign for New Jersey governor is facing backlash after it was revealed that donations from companies linked to the opioid crisis were accepted by her campaign, despite her criticism of a Republican opponent's ties to the industry. The controversy comes as Sherrill has been accused of making defamatory statements against her GOP rival. An investigation found that Sherrill took tens of thousands of dollars from these same companies. The move is seen as hypocritical given her past attacks on opponents' financial ties to the opioid crisis.
