Deborah Ross's file

Democrat from North Carolina

Deborah Ross is a Democratic politician from North Carolina. She is a lawyer, former state representative and former head of the North Carolina ACLU.

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Burr doesn't deny it

Ross

Says Richard Burr "was one of only three senators who voted against a ban on insider trading for members of Congress. And he called that vote brave."

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Saturday, November 5th, 2016

Half-True

Yes, but experts say the bill was meaningless

Ross

"Richard Burr voted to protect tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas but voted against a tax break to help working people."

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Half-True

Cherry picks one vote of several

Ross

"Sen. (Richard) Burr voted no on the Violence Against Women Act."

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Half-True

Lots of missing context

Ross

Says in Washington, D.C., Sen. Richard Burr "took millions from special interests, went there and cashed in, voted to cut (his) own taxes and raise taxes on working folks."

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Thursday, August 25th, 2016