Vulnerable Republicans omit key detail in campaign ads touting their work on the opioid crisis

When it comes to health care, Republican incumbents are waging defensive campaigns, attacking challengers who support Medicare for All or defusing criticism over their position on pre-existing conditions. But some vulnerable conservatives have found solace in one bipartisan issue: the opioid crisis.

Drug overdoses are ravaging Republicans and Democrats alike. So in an effort to capture more voters, Republican incumbents in tight races are touting their legislative work on combating ...