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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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Deborah Ross
stated on January 25, 2024 in a press conference:

“North Carolina has the longest voting period in the country … and we have the most ways of voting.”

By Paul Specht • February 28, 2024
Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 in a debate:

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."

By Will Doran • November 5, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 in a TV ad:

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

By Will Doran • November 2, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on October 18, 2016 in a campaign ad:

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

By Louis Jacobson • October 18, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on August 22, 2016 in a campaign ad:

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."

By Will Doran • August 25, 2016

Senate Leadership Fund
stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad:

"(Deborah) Ross defends those who want to burn the American flag, and even called efforts to ban flag-burning ‘ridiculous,’ yet refused to help a disabled veteran fly the flag."

By Will Doran • November 5, 2016
John Bolton SuperPAC
stated on September 27, 2016 in a TV ad:

Says Deborah Ross "supports the Iran nuclear deal and the ransom it paid for hostages."

By Will Doran • October 12, 2016

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