Jim Banks accuses egg tycoon rival in Indiana GOP Senate primary of trying to 'screw' families
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Rep. Jim Banks, who is running for Indiana's open Senate seat, accused his GOP primary challenger of working to 'screw' Indiana residents and families, a reference to the rival's family business.
John Rust, chairman of Rose Acre Farms and a sixth-generation Indiana egg farmer, recently announced a long-shot bid for the spot being vacated by current Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., who is running for governor. Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
Banks has been the favorite in the race for months, having snagged endorsements from a litany of local, state and federal Republicans. He told Fox News Digital that he would "welcome competition" in the race, but did not hesitate to cut deep into his new opponents perceived flaws – including an ongoing lawsuit against Rose Acre Farms and other companies over accusations of price gouging and coordinating to maximize profits. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com