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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on July 2, 2012 a news release
"Foreign Chinese prostitution money is allegedly behind the groups funding Congressman Jim Renacci’s Republican majority."
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By Sabrina Eaton • July 12, 2012
Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes
stated on April 6, 2011 comments made during his radio show
Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign. 
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By Dave Umhoefer • April 10, 2011
Christine O'Donnell
Christine O'Donnell
stated on October 14, 2010 a debate
"We haven't yet taken out a negative ad."
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By Louis Jacobson • October 18, 2010
Jill Chambers
Jill Chambers
stated on September 27, 2010 a recorded telephone message
Says campaign contributions to her rival for a state House seat was money intended for schoolchildren.
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By Willoughby Mariano • October 8, 2010
Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
stated on September 14, 2010 a TV interview and multiple other sources
"I've been outspent by my opponents every time I've run for U.S. Senate."
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September 20, 2010
John Lombardi
John Lombardi
stated on August 24, 2010 a WPRI Channel 12 debate
"80 to 85 percent of my campaign funds go to donations to various organizations throughout the City of Providence."
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By Cynthia Needham • September 3, 2010
Ed Schultz
Ed Schultz
stated on May 5, 2010 a broadcast of the Ed Show
"Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu received almost $1.8 million from BP over the last decade."
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By Catharine Richert • May 14, 2010
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