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All Mostly True statements involving Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

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Her past votes went farther

Says U.S. Senate rival Tammy Baldwin wants a "completely government-controlled" health care system that goes "far beyond 'Obamacare'" and is "a Medicare system for all."

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

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Hovde fought city’s attempt to collect penalties

Says U.S. Senate rival Eric Hovde "refused to pay his property taxes until he was taken to court."

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

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Not quite all of it

Says that as Wisconsin governor, "we ended welfare."

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

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Late touchdowns count as much as game openers

"During my tenure as governor, Wisconsin’s overall tax burden went DOWN."

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

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Many others ranked there with her

Says Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin ranks "as the most liberal member of the House."

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