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Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet is a senator from Colorado, appointed in January 2009 by former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter to fill a vacated Senate seat. Bennet successfully ran for his first full term in 2010 and was re-elected in 2016. He received a degree in history from Wesleyan University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. In 2019, he announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for president.

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Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on May 30, 2019 a CNN town hall
"The vast majority of Americans believe that climate change is real and we need to do something about it."
Mostly True
By Sophie Austin • June 6, 2019
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on September 10, 2016 a Senate candidates debate
Says that Republican Darryl Glenn has described Democrats as "evil" and has said he's "tired of hearing about Republicans reaching across the aisle."
True
By Alan Gathright • September 19, 2016
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on July 11, 2016 a campaign email
Says GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn said he wants to see Ted Cruz appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
True
By Alan Gathright • July 13, 2016
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on October 15, 2010 a campaign ad
Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest."
True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 18, 2010
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on August 25, 2010 a campaign ad
"Buck wants to privatize Social Security."  
Half-True
By Lukas Pleva • September 2, 2010
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Restoration PAC
Restoration PAC
stated on October 13, 2016 A TV ad
"On ISIS, (Michael Bennet) chose the (Washington) insiders over our generals."  
Mostly False
By Alan Gathright • October 27, 2016
Jon Keyser
Jon Keyser
stated on May 31, 2016 a TV ad
Says "Obama wants to give (Iran) nuclear weapons and Michael Bennet, he was all for it."  
Pants on Fire!
By Alan Gathright, Louis Jacobson • June 2, 2016
Jon Keyser
Jon Keyser
stated on February 11, 2016 a candidate forum
Says Michael Bennet wants to close Guantanamo Bay prison and bring terrorists "right here to Colorado."  
False
By Alan Gathright • March 8, 2016
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 6, 2010 a campaign commercial
"Michael Bennet cast the deciding vote" for the stimulus and the health care bill.
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • October 26, 2010
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