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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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Scalia would be proud

Senate Leadership Fund

Senate Leadership Fund

"(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."

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

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John Bolton SuperPAC

John Bolton SuperPAC

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

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

Recent statements made by Deborah Ross

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Burr doesn't deny it

Deborah 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

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Yes, but experts say the bill was meaningless

Deborah 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

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Cherry picks one vote of several

Deborah Ross

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

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

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Lots of missing context

Deborah 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