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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
stated on September 29, 2019 a tweet:

Says Thom Tillis voted to support Trump’s emergency declaration to fund the border wall even though it would "raid $80 million from North Carolina."

Mostly True

By Julianna Rennie • November 6, 2019

Donald Trump
stated on September 27, 2019 a speech:

Says Republican Dan Bishop was "down by 17" points in NC congressional race and then won "by a lot."

False

By Paul Specht • October 10, 2019

Michelle Malkin
stated on September 10, 2019 an appearance on The Ingraham Angle:

Says Pat McCrory "shepherded in driver’s licenses for illegal aliens in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks."

Mostly False

By Julianna Rennie • September 30, 2019

Various media reports 2
stated on September 11, 2019 reports:

Democrats were at a 9/11 memorial service when NC Republicans held a controversial vote

False

By Paul Specht • September 17, 2019

Dan Bishop
stated on August 30, 2019 a campaign ad:

Says Dan McCready "really admires socialism."

Pants on Fire!

By Julianna Rennie • September 6, 2019

Dan McCready
stated on August 28, 2019 a debate on WBTV:

Says Dan Bishop "took the only vote from either party — the only vote — against pharmacists being able to tell people about lower-cost drugs."

Half-True

By Julianna Rennie • September 3, 2019

Donald Trump
stated on August 27, 2019 a tweet:

Says Dan McCready "believes in open borders and sanctuary cities."

Mostly False

By Paul Specht • August 30, 2019

Dan McCready
stated on August 8, 2019 a tweet:

Says "Dan Bishop doubles down on removing coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. Under his sham ‘association health plans,’ insurance companies don't have to pay for medications for pre-existing conditions."

Half-True

By Paul Specht • August 23, 2019

Club for Growth
stated on July 25, 2019 in a TV ad:

Dan McCready backed state legislation that raised consumers "$149 million a year in higher energy costs."

Mostly False

By Elizabeth Thompson • August 8, 2019

Dan Bishop
stated on July 17, 2019 a speech at a Trump rally:

Says "Dan McCready took money from Ilhan Omar"

Half-True

By Paul Specht • July 22, 2019

North Carolina Healthcare Association
stated on July 7, 2019 in a paid advertisement in the News & Observer:

Says the changes to the State Health Plan "will DENY North Carolina state employees, retirees, and their families of in-network access to critical healthcare services."

Half-True

By Elizabeth Thompson • July 20, 2019

Kelly E. Hastings
stated on June 30, 2019 On twitter:

Said, "The Seven Years’ War led to near bankruptcy for many countries; Britain’s need to raise taxes fueled the American desire for independence."

Mostly True

By Elizabeth Thompson • July 3, 2019

Tim Moore
stated on June 4, 2019 a radio interview:

Says court ruling allows abortions in North Carolina "until right before the baby is delivered."

Mostly False

By Paul Specht • June 27, 2019

Dan Bishop
stated on May 31, 2019 in a Facebook post:

Said Dan McCready "got nearly $1 million in support from a Nancy Pelosi aligned dark money org in the 2018 election cycle right after he tweeted, ‘Dark money has no place in our politics’."

Mostly True

By Elizabeth Thompson • June 14, 2019

Garland Tucker
stated on May 8, 2019 an interview with Sean Hannity:

Said Sen. Thom Tillis "co-sponsored a bill that not only provided amnesty, but provided a clear path to citizenship for illegal immigrants."

Mostly False

By Elizabeth Thompson • June 5, 2019

Natasha Marcus
stated on May 8, 2019 a speech on the Senate floor:

Says there’s "no wait list" for private school vouchers

Half-True

By Paul Specht • May 16, 2019

Dan Bishop
stated on April 30, 2019 a Facebook post:

Says he "cast the deciding vote" to override a vetoed ‘born alive’ bill

Mostly False

By Paul Specht • May 9, 2019

Mark Jewell
stated on May 1, 2019 a tweet:

Photo shows a sea of red-clad education advocates covering most of the Halifax Mall.

False

By Matthew Riley, Paul Specht • May 3, 2019

Stony Rushing
stated on April 9, 2019 a Facebook post:

Says "5 out of 10" GOP candidates don’t live in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.

True

By Paul Specht • April 25, 2019

Allen Thomas
stated on April 9, 2019 a candidate questionnaire:

"Currently, 23 percent of our military's infrastructure is graded as 'poor' while 9 percent is 'failing.'"

True

By Bill McCarthy • April 23, 2019

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