Stacey Campfield's file:
Campfield

Republican from Tennessee

Stacey Campfield represents District 7 -- part of Knox County -- in Tennessee's state Senate.

Recent statements involving Stacey Campfield

AIDS was transmitted to humans because "one guy" had sex with "a monkey" and then started "having sex with men."

Says a drug test can be performed for "just $4 or $5."

Recent stories featuring Stacey Campfield

Examining 'Don't Say Gay' bill sponsor's claims about AIDS, gay men, risks of sexual activity:

State Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, caused quite a stir with controversial assertions about origin of AIDS, risks of gay sex vs. straight sex and much more.

We put one claim on the Truth-O-Meter on Friday, but wanted to share what our research turned up on some of the others, as well.

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