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stated on November 3, 2020 in tweets:
Poll watchers in Philadelphia prevented from entering polling places.
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By Miriam Valverde • November 3, 2020
Robyn Vining
Robyn Vining
stated on October 25, 2020 in a TV interview:
“People are less likely to just vote for party now. … They’re looking at the personalities.”
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By Eric Litke • November 2, 2020
Theresa Greenfield
Theresa Greenfield
stated on October 22, 2020 in a tweet:
Says Joni Ernst "supports the lawsuit that's headed to the Supreme Court that will” repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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By Caleb McCullough • October 31, 2020
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
stated on October 28, 2020 in an interview:
When Sen. Kelly Loeffler heard about the COVID-19 risk, she “focused on her own portfolio” and "profited from the pandemic."
Half-True
October 31, 2020
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on October 23, 2020 in a web ad:
Says Ann Wagner’s campaign "has taken millions of dollars from special interests, more than almost anyone else in Congress.”
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By Paul Schloesser • October 30, 2020
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 29, 2020 in a rally in Tampa, Fla.:
“Nobody's ever seen a number like this… (33.1%) economic growth is four times greater than what the experts expected.”
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By Jon Greenberg • October 30, 2020
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on October 24, 2020 in a speech in Dallas, Pa.:
Says President Donald Trump "thinks that $15 an hour minimum wage is too much for essential workers."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • October 30, 2020
YouTube videos
YouTube videos
stated on October 27, 2020 in a video on YouTube:
A Detroit TV station aired the election results a week early.
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By Bill McCarthy • October 29, 2020
Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
stated on September 28, 2020 in a debate:
“I have been very clear with DACA. Even in my campaign six years ago I stood for those Dreamers.”
Half-True
October 29, 2020
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
stated on October 13, 2020 in in comments during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing:
“Under the Affordable Care Act, three states get 35% of the money, folks. Can you name them? I'll help you: California, New York and Massachusetts.”
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By Phil Galewitz • October 28, 2020
Lyft
Lyft
stated on October 8, 2020 in a campaign ad in support of California's Prop 22:
Drivers will “get guaranteed earnings, health care benefits, personal protections, and they can maintain their flexible schedules.”
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By Rachel Bluth • October 28, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 22, 2020 in a Facebook post:
"World renowned experts" declare that we should “live normally, practice simple hygiene,” stay home when sick and use protective measures only with “the most vulnerable populations.”
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By Samantha Putterman • October 27, 2020
Viral image
Viral image
stated on October 23, 2020 in an image on Facebook:
A photo shows Barack Obama in front of “cages” built during his administration to hold migrants.
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By Daniel Funke • October 26, 2020
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on October 9, 2020 in a TV campaign ad:
Says Donald Trump “is pushing to slash Medicare benefits."
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By Stephanie Stapleton • October 23, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 19, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says “Joe & Jill Biden’s income went from $396,456 in 2016, to $16,596,979 in 2017-2019. Anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?”
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By Monique Curet • October 22, 2020
Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper
stated on October 14, 2020 in a debate:
Says Dan Forest wants to use tax dollars “to help rich people send their kids to private school using vouchers.”
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By Paul Specht • October 22, 2020
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on October 19, 2020 in an Instagram post:
“15 days left to vote BUT if you are voting by mail, you need to vote TODAY. USPS says it needs a 14 day roundtrip to be counted on election day.”
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By Amy Sherman • October 20, 2020
Nick Freitas
Nick Freitas
stated on October 8, 2020 in a TV ad.:
Abigail Spanberger and other Democrats “voted to spend public funds on their political campaigns; up to $5 million...”
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By Warren Fiske • October 20, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 12, 2020 in a post:
Says Joe Biden told a factory worker, “I don’t work for you!” while pointing a finger in the worker’s face.
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By Monique Curet • October 20, 2020
Congressional Leadership Fund
Congressional Leadership Fund
stated on October 7, 2020 in an ad:
Says Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's family received $700,000 from the firm of "violent warlord Ihor Kolomoisky," who is compared to Fidel Castro and Nicolás Maduro.
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October 16, 2020
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