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Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
stated on June 22, 2010 in a Democratic U.S. Senate debate
"When I become the nominee, the Democratic nominee, I will be the only pro-choice candidate on the ballot."
Mostly True
June 22, 2010
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
stated on June 18, 2010 a brochure
The addition of a 1 percent sales tax would cost a typical household in Hillsborough County approximately $12 a month.
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By Janet Zink • June 18, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on June 6, 2010 an interview with CNN's Candy Crowley.
"BP is setting up claims offices throughout the state."
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By Aaron Sharockman • June 15, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on June 8, 2010 a campaign mail piece.
"Bill McCollum holds the same position on (embryonic stem cell research) as Barack Obama."
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By Aaron Sharockman • June 11, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on May 30, 2010 a TV ad
"Two-thirds of the top-rated hospitals in Florida were our hospitals."
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By Aaron Sharockman • June 4, 2010
Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
stated on May 25, 2010 his campaign website, asking supporters to sign a petition to oppose offshore oil drilling
"Kendrick Meek is the only candidate who has consistently been against expanded drilling."
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By Lesley Clark • May 26, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on May 18, 2010 an e-mail message
"Last year, (Bill McCollum) spent more than $2.2 million dollars to produce and air campaign-style TV ads where you were featured in almost every frame."
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By Trenton Daniel • May 25, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on May 13, 2010 a meeting with the St. Petersburg Times editorial board.
"I got a letter from 20 people who said they wanted their money back, 14 never gave me a penny."
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By Aaron Sharockman • May 17, 2010
Allen Boyd
Allen Boyd
stated on April 23, 2010 a TV ad
Says that when he first ran for office in the late 1980s, "there were still folks who didn't have phone service. Soon I'd helped ensure that everyone in North Florida could access a dial tone."
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By Laura Figueroa • May 14, 2010
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
stated on April 22, 2010 announcing his campaign for the U.S. House.
Gov. Lawton Chiles said "if I were to become ... become speaker of the House it would be (his) worst nightmare."
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By Aaron Sharockman • April 27, 2010
Dan Gelber
Dan Gelber
stated on April 8, 2010 a letter posted on his campaign Web site.
Florida teachers are "already paid $5,000 below the national average."
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By Lukas Pleva • April 19, 2010
Alex Sink
Alex Sink
stated on March 25, 2010 a news release
"Florida Statutes require (Attorney General Bill) McCollum to consult with members of Florida's Congressional delegation" before filing a lawsuit against the health care reform law.
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By Louis Jacobson • April 12, 2010
Frederica Wilson
Frederica Wilson
stated on April 9, 2010 her campaign Web site.
Says she introduced a ban on "dirty dancing."
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By Amy Sherman • April 9, 2010
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Chamber of Commerce
stated on April 2, 2010 a television advertisement.
The proposed education changes "will not cut one teacher's pay."
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By Aaron Sharockman • April 7, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on February 17, 2010 a news release
Rubio admitted he "would have accepted the stimulus money."
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By Lukas Pleva • March 16, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on March 2, 2010 his State of the State address
"Our graduation rate is the highest it's ever been."
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By Lee Logan • March 3, 2010
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on February 26, 2010 a press release
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson "compared a former vice president to a vampire ... and compared America's health care system to the Holocaust."
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By Aaron Sharockman • March 2, 2010
Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
stated on February 20, 2010 a statement on his Web site
Florida "has the second-highest foreclosure rate in the nation."
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By Lukas Pleva • March 2, 2010
Republican Governors Association
Republican Governors Association
stated on February 23, 2010 a television advertisement
"As bank president, Alex Sink eliminated thousands of Florida jobs while taking over $8 million in salary and bonuses."
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By Louis Jacobson • February 25, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on January 27, 2010 Associated Press' annual legislative meeting
"I have had the challenge during this administration to suspend no less than 37 public officials in about 36 months."
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By Aaron Sharockman • January 29, 2010
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