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West Virginia Republican Party
West Virginia Republican Party
stated on September 29, 2018 a tweet
"Middle-class income rose to a record level in 2017 as the strong economy lifted the fortunes of more Americans."
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By Warren Sterling • November 15, 2018
Richard Ojeda
Richard Ojeda
stated on October 24, 2018 a video posted to Facebook
"We have lost more lives in the last two years" due to opioids "than all of the lives lost during the Vietnam War."
True
By Douglas Soule • November 15, 2018
Patrick Morrisey
Patrick Morrisey
stated on October 6, 2018 a tweet
Says Joe Manchin "refused to commit to Kavanaugh until AFTER the Senate had the votes."
True
By Kristen Mohammadi • November 15, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on November 5, 2018 a post on Facebook
Trump supporters are heading to the border as the migrant caravan approaches.
True
November 8, 2018
Nate McMurray
Nate McMurray
stated on October 30, 2018 a debate
"Do you know that New York State pays out way more than they ever get back?"
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • November 2, 2018
West Virginia Republican Party
West Virginia Republican Party
stated on September 14, 2018 a tweet
"West Virginia added the highest percentage of new construction jobs in 2017 in the United States, at 14.4%. This amounted to 4,300 additional jobs! In fact, #WV was the only state with double-digit growth!"
True
By Adrianne Uphold • November 2, 2018
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on September 29, 2018 a rally in Wheeling, W.Va.
"Household income among Hispanic Americans has just set a new record high."
True
By Matt Minard • November 1, 2018
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on October 3, 2018 a tweet
West Virginia "has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation."
True
By Davis Versprille • November 1, 2018
Jon Tester
Jon Tester
stated on October 10, 2018 in an ad
"Matt Rosendale supports plans that don’t have to cover (pre-existing conditions)."
True
By John Kruzel • October 31, 2018
Marc Molinaro
Marc Molinaro
stated on October 23, 2018 a debate between candidates for governor in New York City
On spending growth under Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "Despite the fact that you continue to suggest that you’ve been able to hold the two percent, you haven’t."  
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 26, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on September 10, 2018 a Q&A at Truman State University
"My opponent is endorsed by Citizens United."
True
By Sten Spinella • October 25, 2018
Jim Justice
Jim Justice
stated on August 27, 2018 a tweet
"Thousands of folks are opening West Virginia E-ZPass accounts."
True
By Joseph Kennedy • October 24, 2018
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on August 23, 2018 a news release
"Black lung cases are at a 25-year high."
True
By Douglas Soule • October 23, 2018
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on September 29, 2018 a rally in Wheeling, W.Va.
"The poverty rates for African Americans and Hispanic Americans -- it’s been incredible, they’ve all reached their lowest levels in the history of our country."
True
By Patrick Orsagos • October 23, 2018
VoteVets.org
VoteVets.org
stated on October 12, 2018 an ad
Says Rick Scott’s "hospital company stole millions, defrauding the military’s health care program."
True
By Amy Sherman • October 23, 2018
Dan McCready
Dan McCready
stated on October 17, 2018 a debate
"Mark Harris has said he would abolish the Department of Education."
True
By Bill McCarthy • October 22, 2018
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo
stated on October 16, 2018 a campaign advertisement
"He even supports putting a female inmate in shackles during childbirth."
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 19, 2018
Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke
stated on October 16, 2018 a debate televised from San Antonio
Says "only one other senator from either party over the last 25 years" has "a worse record on bipartisanship" than Ted Cruz.  
True
By W. Gardner Selby • October 18, 2018
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on September 10, 2018 a mailer
"Leah Vukmir OPPOSES Buy American legislation."
True
By D.L. Davis • October 17, 2018
David McKinley
David McKinley
stated on August 14, 2018 a tweet
In West Virginia, "personal income tax collections (were) up 14% from 2017."
True
By Matt Minard • October 11, 2018
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