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Ann Kirkpatrick is a Democratic U.S. representative from Arizona’s 1st congressional district. She served one term, from 2009 to 2011, and was defeated for re-election by Republican Paul Gosar, before being elected again in 2013.

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Ann Kirkpatrick
stated on October 10, 2016 in a U.S. Senate debate:

Says Sen. John McCain "has taken more money from Wall Street than any other sitting senator."

By Anthony Cave • October 19, 2016
Ann Kirkpatrick
stated on May 8, 2016 in an interview with MSNBC's Al Sharpton:

Says Sen. John McCain "told dreamers that he’ll support the Dream Act, then he voted against it."

By Anthony Cave • May 24, 2016
Ann Kirkpatrick
stated on April 28, 2010 in a speech on the House floor:

Members of Congress "have not reduced their salaries ... since the Great Depression," meaning they've gone "eight decades without a pay cut."

By Louis Jacobson • April 30, 2010

John McCain
stated on September 6, 2016 in a political advertisement:

Says Ann Kirkpatrick walked out "on constituents when questioned" on the Affordable Care Act.

By Anthony Cave • September 21, 2016
Arizona Grassroots Action PAC
stated on March 1, 2016 in an online advertisement:

Says Ann Kirkpatrick "votes with her party nearly 90 percent of the time."

By Anthony Cave • April 29, 2016

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