OMAHA- A national group targeting swing-district Republicans in Congress said it is running $1 million in TV, digital and mail ads this summer against U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.

The group, Unrig Our Economy Nebraska, is the local offshoot of a national effort by progressive donors to push back against GOP messaging about the economy, including inflation.

The first Omaha-area ads painted Bacon as a corporate shill who protects profits over people. Unrig’s local director, Kevin Cass, said Bacon blames Democrats for price hikes as businesses post record profits.

Bacon has said the dark money group is deflecting from economic mistakes made by President Joe Biden and Democrats. He said 2nd Congressional District voters won’t be fooled by the ads.

Bacon is seeking a fourth term in November against State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha, a former teacher and nonprofit executive who served previously on the Omaha Public Schools board.

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