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David Cicilline stated on October 19, 2010 in a campaign radio advertisement: Says "John Loughlin voted to let people accused of domestic violence keep their guns." Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says Leah "Vukmir supports allowing people to carry concealed weapons into day care centers, churches, health care clinics and playgrounds." Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says he "stood up to his own party by voting against the budget to stop runaway government spending." Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes. Kathie Glass stated on October 19, 2010 in a debate.: Says Rick Perry recently said he "wanted another (Texas) business tax." James Langevin stated on October 16, 2010 in campaign debates: "In Rhode Island, there were thousands of jobs that were created" by the federal stimulus program Dan Coats stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law will "force seniors into Barack Obama's government-run health care program." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Fiorina's plan would mean slashing Social Security and Medicare." Meg Whitman stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: Jerry Brown "gave California state employees collective bargaining powers" and "now, state employees can retire at 55 with much of their salary for life." Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Fifty-seven of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. There are zero manufacturers and one accountant." Russ Feingold stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally: Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire." Roy Barnes stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV commercial: Republican candidate for governor Nathan Deal fought to weaken Georgia's rape shield law. Bill White stated on October 4, 2010 in a TV ad: "Rick Perry has become a millionaire on the public payroll." Maryellen O'Shaughnessy stated on September 27, 2010 in a news release: "Since 2000, when he entered politics, Jon Husted has been on the ballot six times for three different political offices." Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years." Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic." Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes. Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed." Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security." Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora." Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' "
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Vote NO on 8 stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: "What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!" Scott Walker stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign news release and platform document: Says Gov. Jim Doyle and the DNR have not put hunters first and mismanaged the deer herd; as a result "the deer population has dwindled." Bill Flores stated on October 15, 2010 in in a TV interview: On possibly raising the Social Security retirement age. Kevin Rader stated on October 20, 2010 in a TV campaign ad: Lizbeth Benacquisto "broke election law 105 times, hiding special interest contributors." David Cicilline stated on October 19, 2010 in a campaign radio advertisement: Says "John Loughlin voted to let people accused of domestic violence keep their guns." Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says Leah "Vukmir supports allowing people to carry concealed weapons into day care centers, churches, health care clinics and playgrounds." Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says he "stood up to his own party by voting against the budget to stop runaway government spending." Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes. Kathie Glass stated on October 19, 2010 in a debate.: Says Rick Perry recently said he "wanted another (Texas) business tax." James Langevin stated on October 16, 2010 in campaign debates: "In Rhode Island, there were thousands of jobs that were created" by the federal stimulus program Dan Coats stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law will "force seniors into Barack Obama's government-run health care program." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Fiorina's plan would mean slashing Social Security and Medicare." Meg Whitman stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: Jerry Brown "gave California state employees collective bargaining powers" and "now, state employees can retire at 55 with much of their salary for life." Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Fifty-seven of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. There are zero manufacturers and one accountant." Russ Feingold stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally: Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire." Roy Barnes stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV commercial: Republican candidate for governor Nathan Deal fought to weaken Georgia's rape shield law. Bill White stated on October 4, 2010 in a TV ad: "Rick Perry has become a millionaire on the public payroll." Maryellen O'Shaughnessy stated on September 27, 2010 in a news release: "Since 2000, when he entered politics, Jon Husted has been on the ballot six times for three different political offices." Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years." Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic." Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes. Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed." Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security." Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora." Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' "
Vote NO on 8 stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: "What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!"
Scott Walker stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign news release and platform document: Says Gov. Jim Doyle and the DNR have not put hunters first and mismanaged the deer herd; as a result "the deer population has dwindled."
Bill Flores stated on October 15, 2010 in in a TV interview: On possibly raising the Social Security retirement age.
Kevin Rader stated on October 20, 2010 in a TV campaign ad: Lizbeth Benacquisto "broke election law 105 times, hiding special interest contributors."
David Cicilline stated on October 19, 2010 in a campaign radio advertisement: Says "John Loughlin voted to let people accused of domestic violence keep their guns."
Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says Leah "Vukmir supports allowing people to carry concealed weapons into day care centers, churches, health care clinics and playgrounds."
Jim Sullivan stated on October 22, 2010 in campaign literature distributed to district residents: Says he "stood up to his own party by voting against the budget to stop runaway government spending."
Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes.
Kathie Glass stated on October 19, 2010 in a debate.: Says Rick Perry recently said he "wanted another (Texas) business tax."
James Langevin stated on October 16, 2010 in campaign debates: "In Rhode Island, there were thousands of jobs that were created" by the federal stimulus program
Dan Coats stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law will "force seniors into Barack Obama's government-run health care program."
Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Fiorina's plan would mean slashing Social Security and Medicare."
Meg Whitman stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: Jerry Brown "gave California state employees collective bargaining powers" and "now, state employees can retire at 55 with much of their salary for life."
Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Fifty-seven of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. There are zero manufacturers and one accountant."
Russ Feingold stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally: Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire."
Roy Barnes stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV commercial: Republican candidate for governor Nathan Deal fought to weaken Georgia's rape shield law.
Bill White stated on October 4, 2010 in a TV ad: "Rick Perry has become a millionaire on the public payroll."
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy stated on September 27, 2010 in a news release: "Since 2000, when he entered politics, Jon Husted has been on the ballot six times for three different political offices."
Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability.
Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it."
Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons."
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years."
Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic."
Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui.
Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes.
Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed."
Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security."
Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora."
Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' "
