Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called on Democratic Maine Senate candidate Nirav Shah to withdraw from the race on Thursday. Duckworth's comments reference previous criticisms regarding Shah's management during a Legionnaires' disease outbreak while he served as the head of Illinois' public health department. She stated, "Maine deserves better than someone who put his public image before the safety of our Veterans."
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth Criticizes Maine Senate Candidate Nirav Shah
Senator Tammy Duckworth has urged Nirav Shah, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, to end his campaign. Her criticism is based on Shah's handling of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak during his tenure as head of Illinois' public health department.
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Duckworth opposes candidate to replace Platner: ‘Maine deserves better’
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth Criticizes Maine Senate Candidate Nirav Shah