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Mitt Romney
stated on August 15, 2012 in an interview:

"Under the president's plan, he cuts Medicare by $716 billion, takes that money out of the Medicare trust fund and uses it to pay for Obamacare."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 20, 2012
Bill Nelson
stated on August 2, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says Connie Mack IV has been "a promoter for Hooters with a history of bar room brawling, altercations and road rage."

By Amy Sherman • August 7, 2012
Chris Matthews
stated on June 4, 2012 in comments on MSNBC's "Hardball":

Under Florida’s voting law, a requirement to turn in voter registrations within 48 hours "makes it impossible to meet the deadline if you’re working right to the end of the week."

By Aaron Sharockman • June 12, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 9, 2012 in a TV ad:

"20 million people could lose their current coverage" … "including our senior citizens who are on Medicare."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 9, 2012 in a TV ad:

"Seniors will see $500 billion in Medicare cuts to fund Obamacare."

By Aaron Sharockman • May 15, 2012
Connie Mack
stated on April 12, 2012 in a television ad:

Says Sen. Bill Nelson voted to spend "$144,541 to see how monkeys react under the influence of cocaine."

By Katie Sanders • April 13, 2012

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