PolitiFact | Joe Donnelly

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Donnelly is a Democratic Congressman representing the Second District of Indiana. He is running for U.S. Senate in 2012.

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Joe Donnelly
stated on October 8, 2018 in Indiana Senate debate:

"At (Mike Braun’s) company, the deductible on his health care is $10,000."

By Manuela Tobias • October 11, 2018
Joe Donnelly
stated on August 13, 2018 in Twitter video:

Says Mike Braun has supported two proposals and a lawsuit to end coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.

By Manuela Tobias • August 20, 2018
Joe Donnelly
stated on August 8, 2018 in a press release:

Says "43 of Joe’s legislative proposals have become law, including 21 since President Trump took office."

By Manuela Tobias • August 13, 2018
Joe Donnelly
stated on May 7, 2012 in an interview with Indiana Public Media:

Says he did not vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House.

By Molly Moorhead • May 9, 2012

National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 24, 2018 in a digital ad:

"We know dangerous criminals can slip through immigration at airports just like ours. Yet Joe Donnelly stood right here with the radical left against all efforts to secure our most vulnerable entry points."

By Manuela Tobias • October 26, 2018
One Nation PAC
stated on August 31, 2018 in a digital ad:

Says Joe Donnelly "voted to grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, including criminals, drunk drivers, domestic violence, and worse."

By Manuela Tobias • September 12, 2018
Senate Leadership Fund
stated on July 24, 2018 in a campaign ad:

Says Sen. Joe Donnelly’s "family got caught outsourcing jobs to Mexico, and ‘Mexico Joe’ profited up to $80,000."

By Katie Akin • July 26, 2018

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