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A Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice.

Washington Post Politics Friday 09 October 2026, 16:25 UTC By Dan Merica 1 min read
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A Republican group linked to President Donald Trump began airing an attack ad on Friday targeting Jonathan Nez, the former president of the Navajo Nation and Democrat running against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona). Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEA Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez.

A Republican group linked to President Donald Trump began airing an attack ad on Friday targeting Jonathan Nez, the former president of the Navajo Nation and Democrat running against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona). Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEA Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice. A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. Nez is challenging Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona). 2 min
Republican (ORG) Democratic (ORG) Donald Trump (PERSON) Jonathan Nez (PERSON) the Navajo Nation (ORG) Democrat (ORG) Eli Crane (PERSON) Arizona (LOCATION) LIVEA (ORG) GOP (ORG) Myron Lizer (PERSON) Nez (PERSON)
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