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Cal Cunningham is a Democrat running for US Senate in 2020.

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Cal Cunningham
stated on September 14, 2020 in a debate:

Says Thom Tillis has been “blocking his own party’s efforts to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.”

By Paul Specht • September 24, 2020
Cal Cunningham
stated on April 24, 2020 in a tweet:

"Mitch McConnell said he wanted states to go bankrupt instead of the federal government providing relief. Today, Thom Tillis agreed."

By Paul Specht • May 12, 2020
Cal Cunningham
stated on February 5, 2020 in a campaign ad:

Says Sen. Thom Tillis voted to "take away" coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.

By Paul Specht • March 2, 2020
Cal Cunningham
stated on July 31, 2019 in a tweet:

Says his campaign hasn’t accepted corporate PAC money and isn’t funded by "special interests."

By Paul Specht • November 21, 2019

Thom Tillis
stated on July 30, 2020 in a radio interview:

“Cal Cunningham has been silent on this on defunding the police; I assume his silence is consent.”

By Paul Specht • August 19, 2020
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on July 17, 2020 in an ad:

Cal Cunningham "voted for over $1 billion in new taxes.”

By Paul Specht • August 13, 2020
Thom Tillis
stated on January 10, 2020 in an email newsletter:

Says Democratic opponents Cal Cunningham and Erica Smith support sanctuary policies.

By Paul Specht • January 22, 2020

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