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Xavier Becerra stated on August 26, 2019 in a news conference:

"Every time we go to court," against the Trump administration, "for the most part, we win."

By Chris Nichols• September 25, 2019

Patrick Morrisey stated on September 04, 2018 in a campaign ad:

Says he "beat (President Barack) Obama at the Supreme Court, saving coal jobs."

By Anja Martin• September 20, 2018

Marco Rubio stated on October 16, 2015 in prepared remarks in a written speech:

To abide by Environmental Protection Agency rules when mining or drilling you have "to take caution not to disturb bodies of water barely bigger than a puddle."

By Amy Sherman• October 22, 2015

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on April 01, 2024 in an interview on CNN:

“President Biden is the first candidate in history, the first president in history, that has used the federal agencies to censor political speech ... to censor his opponent."

By Amy Sherman• April 5, 2024

Greg Abbott stated on April 27, 2013 in remarks at FreedomWorks Texas Summit in Austin:

Says he has sued the Obama administration 25 times.

By Sue Owen• May 10, 2013

GOP Daily Brief stated on November 23, 2020 in a story:

“Supreme Court Shakes Up 2020 Election, Assigns Conservatives To Swing State Circuit Courts.”

By Noah Y. Kim• December 2, 2020

Wendy Davis stated on June 27, 2014 in her speech to the Texas Democratic Party state convention:

Says Greg Abbott "has lost" in court "four times in just the past few days."

By W. Gardner Selby• July 6, 2014

Scott Walker stated on January 27, 2011 in comments at a bill signing ceremony:

Wisconsin employers have repeatedly said in surveys that our anti-business litigation climate is one of the most important factors affecting their expansion decisions.

By Dave Umhoefer• February 2, 2011

National Federation of Independent Business-Florida stated on January 25, 2011 in testimony to Florida House Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee.:

"Florida is one of only three states that require licenses for commercial interior designers."

By Katie Sanders• March 18, 2011

David Prosser stated on March 21, 2011 in statement during a candidate forum:

Says Supreme Court candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg’s record as a state Justice Department lawyer consists only of the prosecution of cases regarding regulation of docks.

By James B. Nelson• April 1, 2011

Donald Trump stated on July 09, 2022 in Social media:

The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision declaring ballot drop boxes illegal "includes the 2020 Presidential Election."

By D.L. Davis• July 14, 2022

Threads posts stated on October 10, 2024 in a photo:

“Trump's convictions have all been overturned and he is getting his $500,000,000.00 back!”

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• October 18, 2024

Michael Cannon stated on November 09, 2012 in an article:

Operating a health care exchange would be "illegal" in Georgia and some states because of legislation passed in those states.

By Eric Stirgus• November 28, 2012

John Lewis stated on February 24, 2013 in newspaper column:

"Opponents of Section 5 (of the Voting Rights Act) complain of state expense, yet their only cost is the paper, postage and manpower required to send copies of legislation to the federal government for review."

By Janel Davis• April 3, 2013

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on June 12, 2024 in a post on Facebook:

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals “just ruled Covid vax mandates unconstitutional.”

By Madison Czopek• June 18, 2024

Mike Haridopolos stated on June 29, 2011 in a posting on Twitter:

Florida’s proposed Health Care Freedom Act "will allow Floridians to opt out of Obama’s govt. takeover of healthcare!"

By Janet Zink• July 13, 2011

Xavier Becerra stated on February 24, 2021 in statements at a confirmation hearing:

“I have never sued a nun — any nuns.”

By Louis Jacobson• February 26, 2021

news.groopspeak.com stated on November 29, 2017 in a headline:

"Breaking: federal judge grants permission to subpoena Trump."

By Amy Sherman• December 5, 2017

Joe Manchin stated on June 22, 2018 in a tweet:

"Pat Morrisey joined a federal lawsuit to allow insurance companies to deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions."

By Louis Jacobson• June 26, 2018

David Lewis stated on July 31, 2017 in in a blog:

Gov. Roy Cooper has "filed nearly one lawsuit a month, with every single one of them an attempt to extend his own power."

By Paul Specht• August 22, 2017

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