Latest Mostly False Fact-checks in Campaign Finance Catherine Cortez Masto stated on August 18, 2022 in an ad: Adam Laxalt took “campaign cash” from drug companies “and used his office to block local attempts at holding one of the worst offenders accountable.” Cindy Axne stated on June 14, 2022 in a campaign ad: “Zach Nunn took money from Adventureland’s CEO, then sponsored legislation to loosen amusement park safety rules. A child died. Zach Nunn put his big donor first, ahead of the safety of Iowa families.” Democratic Underground stated on August 17, 2021 in an Instagram post: “The second-largest investor in Regeneron” is a firm whose CEO is Ron DeSantis’ “number one political donor.” Roy Blunt stated on March 21, 2021 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": Under H.R. 1, the Federal Election Commission “for the first time ever, instead of being an equal number of Republicans and Democrats (would be) three of one side and two of the other." Thom Tillis stated on March 10, 2021 in a committee meeting: Says a lack of transparency for small-dollar donations is the “same thing” as dark money Sara Gideon stated on September 16, 2020 in an ad: Says Susan Collins “pushed for policies that benefited her husband’s lobbying business.” Doug Collins stated on August 29, 2020 in a tweet: Kelly Loeffler has a "long history of donating to abortion-on-demand Democrats." Senate Majority PAC stated on July 13, 2020 in a TV ad: Says Susan Collins "voted against accountability for opioid makers” and denied taking campaign money from a family who made its wealth selling OxyContin. Facebook posts stated on June 1, 2020 in post on Facebook: “The CEO of the company that owns Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut donated $400,000 towards Trump’s re-election campaign.” Cal Cunningham stated on July 31, 2019 in a tweet: Says his campaign hasn’t accepted corporate PAC money and isn’t funded by "special interests." Facebook posts stated on August 5, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says every time someone purchases a Bang energy drink, a portion of the money is donated to help re-elect Donald Trump and "goes to the fund campaign for MAGA!" Mark Walker stated on March 7, 2019 in an ad video: "HR 1 is going to take your hard-earned tax dollars and millions more and send them to (a political candidate’s) campaign so (they) can put ads on TV." Jean Evans stated on November 25, 2018 in a tweet: "Constituents now face reality that all their personal issues will be made public" under Clean Missouri. Ted Budd stated on October 23, 2018 in a campaign video: Kathy Manning gave "nearly $1 million to liberals" Josh Hawley stated on September 25, 2018 in a tweet: Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!" Paul Davis stated on October 11, 2018 in a tweet: "The House GOP super PAC in DC is spending more to help my opponent than anyone else." Scott Walker stated on April 9, 2018 in an interview: Says "Eric Holder and his group came in and made" the Wisconsin Supreme Court race "highly partisan." Donald Trump stated on July 25, 2017 in a tweet: "The person in charge of the Hillary investigation, Andrew McCabe, got $700,000 from (Hillary Clinton) for wife!" X posts stated on May 23, 2017 in a tweet: "Docs: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took $1 million from a pro-Putin Ukrainian businessman—last election cycle." Andrew Gillum stated on June 9, 2017 in a news release: Says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors." Nancy Pelosi stated on January 31, 2017 in a town hall on CNN: "Wall Street comes out en masse with its money against House Democrats every election." The Other 98% stated on January 17, 2017 in a viral image on the Internet: Thirteen Democratic senators "voted against cheaper medicines" and took millions from "big pharma since 2011." Eric Greitens stated on September 29, 2016 in a press release: Says Chris Koster "fell silent" as attorney general in pursuing a case against a free classified service accused of promoting prostitution after accepting "over $12,000 in campaign contributions' from people affiliated with the service." Republican Party of Wisconsin stated on September 12, 2016 in a web ad: "Just like Hillary Clinton," Russ Feingold had a "run-in with corruption and scandal by using a personal slush fund -- a.k.a. the Feingold Foundation -- while plotting another run for U.S. Senate." Matt Tighe stated on September 25, 2016 in a story in The Buffalo News: Chris Jacobs "has been financed by the same men who are now facing charges in one of Western New York’s largest public corruption schemes" Tammy Duckworth stated on August 31, 2016 in an email fundraising letter: "Republican Mark Kirk is outsourcing his campaign to a Super PAC funded almost exclusively by a bunch of hedge fund billionaires. ... I don’t have a Super PAC." Michael Madigan stated on August 8, 2016 in a press release : "Gonzales’ losing campaign against me last spring was funded with more than $1 million from supporters and allies of Governor Bruce Rauner." Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor." Senate Majority PAC stated on July 1, 2016 in a television ad first airing on July 1: "(Big banks) have invested over $300,000 in (Joe Heck), and Heck has sponsored $44 million dollars in tax breaks for banks." Pat McCrory stated on May 24, 2016 in a radio interview on Charlotte's WBT: Says the Human Rights Campaign is secretly funded
Catherine Cortez Masto stated on August 18, 2022 in an ad: Adam Laxalt took “campaign cash” from drug companies “and used his office to block local attempts at holding one of the worst offenders accountable.” Cindy Axne stated on June 14, 2022 in a campaign ad: “Zach Nunn took money from Adventureland’s CEO, then sponsored legislation to loosen amusement park safety rules. A child died. Zach Nunn put his big donor first, ahead of the safety of Iowa families.” Democratic Underground stated on August 17, 2021 in an Instagram post: “The second-largest investor in Regeneron” is a firm whose CEO is Ron DeSantis’ “number one political donor.” Roy Blunt stated on March 21, 2021 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": Under H.R. 1, the Federal Election Commission “for the first time ever, instead of being an equal number of Republicans and Democrats (would be) three of one side and two of the other." Thom Tillis stated on March 10, 2021 in a committee meeting: Says a lack of transparency for small-dollar donations is the “same thing” as dark money Sara Gideon stated on September 16, 2020 in an ad: Says Susan Collins “pushed for policies that benefited her husband’s lobbying business.” Doug Collins stated on August 29, 2020 in a tweet: Kelly Loeffler has a "long history of donating to abortion-on-demand Democrats." Senate Majority PAC stated on July 13, 2020 in a TV ad: Says Susan Collins "voted against accountability for opioid makers” and denied taking campaign money from a family who made its wealth selling OxyContin. Facebook posts stated on June 1, 2020 in post on Facebook: “The CEO of the company that owns Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut donated $400,000 towards Trump’s re-election campaign.” Cal Cunningham stated on July 31, 2019 in a tweet: Says his campaign hasn’t accepted corporate PAC money and isn’t funded by "special interests." Facebook posts stated on August 5, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says every time someone purchases a Bang energy drink, a portion of the money is donated to help re-elect Donald Trump and "goes to the fund campaign for MAGA!" Mark Walker stated on March 7, 2019 in an ad video: "HR 1 is going to take your hard-earned tax dollars and millions more and send them to (a political candidate’s) campaign so (they) can put ads on TV." Jean Evans stated on November 25, 2018 in a tweet: "Constituents now face reality that all their personal issues will be made public" under Clean Missouri. Ted Budd stated on October 23, 2018 in a campaign video: Kathy Manning gave "nearly $1 million to liberals" Josh Hawley stated on September 25, 2018 in a tweet: Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!" Paul Davis stated on October 11, 2018 in a tweet: "The House GOP super PAC in DC is spending more to help my opponent than anyone else." Scott Walker stated on April 9, 2018 in an interview: Says "Eric Holder and his group came in and made" the Wisconsin Supreme Court race "highly partisan." Donald Trump stated on July 25, 2017 in a tweet: "The person in charge of the Hillary investigation, Andrew McCabe, got $700,000 from (Hillary Clinton) for wife!" X posts stated on May 23, 2017 in a tweet: "Docs: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took $1 million from a pro-Putin Ukrainian businessman—last election cycle." Andrew Gillum stated on June 9, 2017 in a news release: Says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors." Nancy Pelosi stated on January 31, 2017 in a town hall on CNN: "Wall Street comes out en masse with its money against House Democrats every election." The Other 98% stated on January 17, 2017 in a viral image on the Internet: Thirteen Democratic senators "voted against cheaper medicines" and took millions from "big pharma since 2011." Eric Greitens stated on September 29, 2016 in a press release: Says Chris Koster "fell silent" as attorney general in pursuing a case against a free classified service accused of promoting prostitution after accepting "over $12,000 in campaign contributions' from people affiliated with the service." Republican Party of Wisconsin stated on September 12, 2016 in a web ad: "Just like Hillary Clinton," Russ Feingold had a "run-in with corruption and scandal by using a personal slush fund -- a.k.a. the Feingold Foundation -- while plotting another run for U.S. Senate." Matt Tighe stated on September 25, 2016 in a story in The Buffalo News: Chris Jacobs "has been financed by the same men who are now facing charges in one of Western New York’s largest public corruption schemes" Tammy Duckworth stated on August 31, 2016 in an email fundraising letter: "Republican Mark Kirk is outsourcing his campaign to a Super PAC funded almost exclusively by a bunch of hedge fund billionaires. ... I don’t have a Super PAC." Michael Madigan stated on August 8, 2016 in a press release : "Gonzales’ losing campaign against me last spring was funded with more than $1 million from supporters and allies of Governor Bruce Rauner." Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor." Senate Majority PAC stated on July 1, 2016 in a television ad first airing on July 1: "(Big banks) have invested over $300,000 in (Joe Heck), and Heck has sponsored $44 million dollars in tax breaks for banks." Pat McCrory stated on May 24, 2016 in a radio interview on Charlotte's WBT: Says the Human Rights Campaign is secretly funded
Catherine Cortez Masto stated on August 18, 2022 in an ad: Adam Laxalt took “campaign cash” from drug companies “and used his office to block local attempts at holding one of the worst offenders accountable.”
Cindy Axne stated on June 14, 2022 in a campaign ad: “Zach Nunn took money from Adventureland’s CEO, then sponsored legislation to loosen amusement park safety rules. A child died. Zach Nunn put his big donor first, ahead of the safety of Iowa families.”
Democratic Underground stated on August 17, 2021 in an Instagram post: “The second-largest investor in Regeneron” is a firm whose CEO is Ron DeSantis’ “number one political donor.”
Roy Blunt stated on March 21, 2021 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": Under H.R. 1, the Federal Election Commission “for the first time ever, instead of being an equal number of Republicans and Democrats (would be) three of one side and two of the other."
Thom Tillis stated on March 10, 2021 in a committee meeting: Says a lack of transparency for small-dollar donations is the “same thing” as dark money
Sara Gideon stated on September 16, 2020 in an ad: Says Susan Collins “pushed for policies that benefited her husband’s lobbying business.”
Doug Collins stated on August 29, 2020 in a tweet: Kelly Loeffler has a "long history of donating to abortion-on-demand Democrats."
Senate Majority PAC stated on July 13, 2020 in a TV ad: Says Susan Collins "voted against accountability for opioid makers” and denied taking campaign money from a family who made its wealth selling OxyContin.
Facebook posts stated on June 1, 2020 in post on Facebook: “The CEO of the company that owns Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut donated $400,000 towards Trump’s re-election campaign.”
Cal Cunningham stated on July 31, 2019 in a tweet: Says his campaign hasn’t accepted corporate PAC money and isn’t funded by "special interests."
Facebook posts stated on August 5, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says every time someone purchases a Bang energy drink, a portion of the money is donated to help re-elect Donald Trump and "goes to the fund campaign for MAGA!"
Mark Walker stated on March 7, 2019 in an ad video: "HR 1 is going to take your hard-earned tax dollars and millions more and send them to (a political candidate’s) campaign so (they) can put ads on TV."
Jean Evans stated on November 25, 2018 in a tweet: "Constituents now face reality that all their personal issues will be made public" under Clean Missouri.
Ted Budd stated on October 23, 2018 in a campaign video: Kathy Manning gave "nearly $1 million to liberals"
Josh Hawley stated on September 25, 2018 in a tweet: Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!"
Paul Davis stated on October 11, 2018 in a tweet: "The House GOP super PAC in DC is spending more to help my opponent than anyone else."
Scott Walker stated on April 9, 2018 in an interview: Says "Eric Holder and his group came in and made" the Wisconsin Supreme Court race "highly partisan."
Donald Trump stated on July 25, 2017 in a tweet: "The person in charge of the Hillary investigation, Andrew McCabe, got $700,000 from (Hillary Clinton) for wife!"
X posts stated on May 23, 2017 in a tweet: "Docs: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took $1 million from a pro-Putin Ukrainian businessman—last election cycle."
Andrew Gillum stated on June 9, 2017 in a news release: Says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors."
Nancy Pelosi stated on January 31, 2017 in a town hall on CNN: "Wall Street comes out en masse with its money against House Democrats every election."
The Other 98% stated on January 17, 2017 in a viral image on the Internet: Thirteen Democratic senators "voted against cheaper medicines" and took millions from "big pharma since 2011."
Eric Greitens stated on September 29, 2016 in a press release: Says Chris Koster "fell silent" as attorney general in pursuing a case against a free classified service accused of promoting prostitution after accepting "over $12,000 in campaign contributions' from people affiliated with the service."
Republican Party of Wisconsin stated on September 12, 2016 in a web ad: "Just like Hillary Clinton," Russ Feingold had a "run-in with corruption and scandal by using a personal slush fund -- a.k.a. the Feingold Foundation -- while plotting another run for U.S. Senate."
Matt Tighe stated on September 25, 2016 in a story in The Buffalo News: Chris Jacobs "has been financed by the same men who are now facing charges in one of Western New York’s largest public corruption schemes"
Tammy Duckworth stated on August 31, 2016 in an email fundraising letter: "Republican Mark Kirk is outsourcing his campaign to a Super PAC funded almost exclusively by a bunch of hedge fund billionaires. ... I don’t have a Super PAC."
Michael Madigan stated on August 8, 2016 in a press release : "Gonzales’ losing campaign against me last spring was funded with more than $1 million from supporters and allies of Governor Bruce Rauner."
Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor."
Senate Majority PAC stated on July 1, 2016 in a television ad first airing on July 1: "(Big banks) have invested over $300,000 in (Joe Heck), and Heck has sponsored $44 million dollars in tax breaks for banks."
Pat McCrory stated on May 24, 2016 in a radio interview on Charlotte's WBT: Says the Human Rights Campaign is secretly funded