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Nina Turnerâs Dark Money Pledge Sparks Accusation Of Hypocrisy
The former Ohio state senator previously ran a progressive group that technically raised âdark money.â
Nina Turner, the former Ohio state senator turned progressive icon, is calling on her rivals in the Democratic special election primary for Ohioâs 11th Congressional District to join her in swearing off âcorporate special interest dollars funneled through super PACs and Dark Money groups.â
But Turnerâs top rival, Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Shontel Brown, is accusing her of hypocrisy, noting that Turner previously led Our Revolution, a left-leaning group whose fundraising structure does not require it to disclose its donors.
Nina Turner Brings in Massive Fundraising Haul in Bid for Ohio House Seat
Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner waits backstage to be introduced ahead of Sen. Bernie Sanders at a rally at Winston-Salem State University on February 27, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Progressive Nina Turner’s congressional campaign announced Monday that it brought in a nearly $2.2 million haul since the Ohio Democrat launched her candidacy in December, including $1.55 million in the first quarter of 2021.
The former Ohio state senator and 2020 Bernie Sanders presidential campaign co-chair is running for Ohio’s 11th congressional district; the seat was vacated by Rep. Marcia Fudge, who now serves as President Joe Biden’s Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary.