PolitiFact | Mike Bost

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Mike Bost
stated on October 22, 2018 in a campaign ad:

Says Brendan Kelly "allowed half of the criminals he faced to walk free" and "failed to protect women who were violently assaulted," allowing "those guilty of sexual assault to cut inexcusable plea deals."

By Stephen Koff • November 5, 2018
Mike Bost
stated on September 14, 2018 in a campaign ad:

Says Brendan Kelly "spent his career" supporting Nancy Pelosi.

By Stephen Koff • October 5, 2018

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