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Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent
Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent
stated on October 13, 2010 a campaign mailer
State House incumbent Jill Chambers, R-Atlanta, "personally profits from taxpayer money."
False
By Willoughby Mariano • October 30, 2010
Christopher Little
Christopher Little
stated on October 25, 2010 a TV commercial
Says Peter Kilmartin has "only three years experience in his own law practice."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 29, 2010
Basic Rights Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon
stated on October 12, 2010 an e-mail
Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays.
False
By Ian K. Kullgren • October 28, 2010
John Loughlin
John Loughlin
stated on October 19, 2010 a WPRI/Providence Journal debate
Tells David Cicilline, "94 percent of the carbon emissions which you so want to get rid of are caused by nature."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 28, 2010
Robert Dold
Robert Dold
stated on October 26, 2010 a campaign commercial
Dan Seals has been running for office "since before there were, like, iPods."
False
By Louis Jacobson • October 27, 2010
Back to Basics
Back to Basics
stated on October 13, 2010 a TV ad.
Rick Perry is "taking money away from hurricane victims" and diverting it to "remodel the Governor's Mansion."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • October 27, 2010
Matt Patten
Matt Patten
stated on October 22, 2010 a campaign mailer
"Unfortunately everyone needs to cut back in these tough economic times. That's why I voted to cut my own pay along with the pay of our state employees."
False
By Aaron Marshall • October 27, 2010
Alex Sink
Alex Sink
stated on October 25, 2010 a debate
Rick Scott "has said that he would do away with the Department of Community Affairs."  
False
By Amy Sherman • October 26, 2010
Michael Steele
Michael Steele
stated on October 24, 2010 an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press"
"When President, then candidate, Obama was asked to disclose some of his donors because there was suspicion of their being the foreign source of money into his campaign, they refused to do it."
False
By Robert Farley • October 26, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on August 18, 2010 a TV ad
Says Robert Hurt "supports the tax loopholes that send American jobs overseas."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on September 27, 2010 a TV ad
Says Tom Perriello voted "to give tax breaks to foreign companies creating jobs in China."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee
Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee
stated on October 13, 2010 an election ad
"Matt Patten kicked off his dirty campaign with thousands in dirty cash from guess who? (Frank) Russo and (Jimmy) Dimora."
False
By Aaron Marshall • October 25, 2010
Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
stated on October 24, 2010 a debate
"Middle-class families throughout America (would) have to pay $6,000 per year" to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 24, 2010
Bruce Starr
Bruce Starr
stated on October 22, 2010 a television ad
Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability.
False
By Janie Har • October 22, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on October 20, 2010 a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.
Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 21, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on October 12, 2010 a news conference with reporters
"Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic."
False
By Tom Kertscher • October 21, 2010
Chuck Riley
Chuck Riley
stated on October 20, 2010 a television ad
Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui.
False
By Janie Har • October 21, 2010
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Republican Party
stated on October 18, 2010 a campaign mailer
Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora."
False
By Mark Naymik • October 20, 2010
Bob Stacey
Bob Stacey
stated on October 19, 2010 a television ad
Says Tom Hughes supports paving over thousands of acres with over-development and sprawl.
False
By Janie Har • October 20, 2010
Dwayne Bohac
Dwayne Bohac
stated on October 4, 2010 a mailer
Says the Annie's List political group supports third-trimester abortions on demand.
False
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • October 20, 2010
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