GOP opposition group assigns nicknames, special ‘powers’ to Dem Senate candidates

By Al Weaver

Published May 10, 2016 6:13pm ET

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GOP opposition group assigns nicknames, special ‘powers’ to Dem Senate candidates — America Rising is targeting Wisconsin's Russ Feingold, Pennsylvania's Katie McGinty, Ohio's Ted Strickland and Florida's Patrick Murphy, all of whom sit in swing or purple states and are embroiled in contested races. (AP Photos) | Morry Gash

Move over Liam Neeson.

America Rising, one of the foremost opposition research firms, is upping their messaging in contested Senate races by handing out nicknames and special “powers” in comic book form to four Democrats running in contested races, with most facing off against incumbent Republicans.

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