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Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 24, 2010 a U.S. Senate debate on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
"I am very proud, as governor of Florida, that we signed the first divestment act, as it relates to Iran, divesting any investments in companies that would invest in Iran."
True
By Becky Bowers • October 24, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 24, 2010 a U.S. Senate debate on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Says Marco Rubio said that "people who essentially don't agree with him, ought to leave the country, like Keith Olbermann."
True
By Becky Bowers • October 24, 2010
Yes on 8
Yes on 8
stated on October 18, 2010 a website
"There currently are 825,000 student stations sitting empty across Florida in every district and at every grade level."
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • October 24, 2010
Vote NO on 8
Vote NO on 8
stated on October 18, 2010 a campaign mailer
"What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!"  
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • October 24, 2010
Kevin Rader
Kevin Rader
stated on October 20, 2010 a TV campaign ad
Lizbeth Benacquisto "broke election law 105 times, hiding special interest contributors."
True
By Pat Gillespie • October 24, 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
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 19, 2010 a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate
Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed."
Mostly False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 20, 2010
Jennifer Carroll
Jennifer Carroll
stated on September 27, 2010 a speech
Rick Scott "doesn't have any ties to a lobbyist."
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • October 18, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 6, 2010 an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.
"I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 18, 2010
Dan Gelber
Dan Gelber
stated on October 8, 2010 a TV campaign ad
"Pam Bondi told a group of lobbyists she’ll side with corporate special interests as attorney general."
Mostly False
By Laura Figueroa • October 18, 2010
Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek
stated on October 15, 2010 a web ad.
Marco Rubio says "Solo Ingles" (English only).
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 15, 2010
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on January 21, 2010 the "No on 4!" website
"Amendment 4 will reduce Florida’s economic output by $34 billion annually."
Mostly False
By Laura Figueroa • October 15, 2010
Jeff Atwater
Jeff Atwater
stated on October 13, 2010 a TV ad.
Loranne "Ausley's a financial train wreck for taxpayers -- pushing gas taxes, property taxes, taxes on seniors."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 14, 2010
David Rivera
David Rivera
stated on September 29, 2010 a television ad
"Joe Garcia raised utility rates on families."
False
By Trenton Daniel • October 14, 2010
Loranne Ausley
Loranne Ausley
stated on October 11, 2010 a TV ad.
"(Jeff) Atwater's busy helping his friends and wasting our tax dollars -- $48 million for a government building so lavish it's dubbed the 'Taj Mahal,' $100,000 for a golf musuem, and $110 million to build a private prison to help a big contributor."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 13, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on October 10, 2010 a TV ad.
Taking the Fifth Amendment in a deposition about the Columbia/HCA hospital chain he founded "means a truthful answer to the questions that (Rick Scott) was asked would incriminate him."
Half-True
By Aaron Sharockman • October 12, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on October 10, 2010 a TV ad.
Says Rick Scott gave a deposition in which he invoked the Fifth Amendment 75 times about his dealings as head of Columbia/HCA hospital chain
Mostly True
By Aaron Sharockman • October 12, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on October 10, 2010 a TV ad.
Shows in a television ad that police took evidence from Solantic, Rick Scott's new health care company, after allegations emerged that the company was engaging in fraud.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 12, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on October 10, 2010 a TV ad.
In ad attacking Rick Scott, says three executives of the Columbia/HCA hospital chain he ran were indicted.
Half-True
By Aaron Sharockman • October 12, 2010
Allen Boyd
Allen Boyd
stated on September 27, 2010 a TV ad
"Steve Southerland did not pay his taxes in '05, '06, '07, '08 or '09."
False
October 11, 2010
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