Nicole Shanahan Threatens Political War Against Senators Opposing RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination
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Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former vice-presidential running mate, has issued a strong warning to U.S. senators who oppose Kennedy's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President Donald Trump. Shanahan has pledged to fund primary challengers against these senators in their next elections. She specifically named Senators Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff of Georgia, Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, James Lankford, Cory Booker, John Fetterman, Bernie Sanders, and Catherine Cortez Masto. Shanahan emphasized that while Kennedy might be willing to "play nice," she will not, and she intends to make the defeat of these senators her personal mission if they vote against Kennedy's nomination.Shanahan has a history of political donations and influence, having previously contributed large sums to support Democratic candidates, including those who helped flip Senate seats in Georgia during the 2020 election. She has also been vocal about her concerns regarding the health of America's children and has linked these concerns to her support for Kennedy's nomination. Shanahan's threat is part of a broader strategy to pressure senators into supporting Kennedy, leveraging her financial resources and political connections to influence electoral outcomes.