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Adam Hasner stated on October 18, 2012 in an ad:
While she was mayor, Lois Frankel took a "police helicopter ride to go to a dinner party."
By Amy Sherman• October 25, 2012
YG Action Fund stated on September 28, 2012 in a television ad:
Says Lois Frankel "took a 40 percent pay raise" as mayor while West Palm Beach "lost jobs."
By Amy Sherman• September 28, 2012
Joe Biden stated on February 16, 2021 in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee.:
“There is a consensus among economists left, right, and center… that we can’t spend too much” on COVID-19 relief.
By Jon Greenberg• February 18, 2021
Hillary Clinton stated on February 07, 2016 in comments on Meet the Press:
"There really isn’t any kind of foreign policy network that is supporting and advising Sen. Sanders."
By Joshua Gillin• February 7, 2016
Mike Lee stated on February 16, 2015 in an email through Protect Internet Freedom:
The FCC’s net neutrality policy includes what is "essentially a massive tax increase."  
By Lauren Carroll• February 26, 2015
Lois Frankel stated on September 19, 2012 in a campaign ad:
Says Adam Hasner said he will never accept a pay increase, but he voted to raise his pay four times.
By Amy Sherman• October 3, 2012
Adam Hasner stated on October 18, 2012 in an ad:
Lois Frankel "spent over $13,000 in taxpayer money on a marble shower in a private bathroom with her own toilet."
By Amy Sherman• October 25, 2012
Democratic Party of Wisconsin stated on June 23, 2016 in a radio ad:
Says U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson "opposes faster broadband internet in small towns" and "got nearly $90,000 in campaign contributions from the telecom special interests."
By Cara Lombardo• July 27, 2016
Lois Frankel stated on September 12, 2014 in a fundraising email :
Recently Rick Scott "closed 30 women’s health care centers across the state."
By Amy Sherman• September 18, 2014
Lois Frankel stated on September 21, 2012 in a television ad:
Says Adam Hasner "gives the wealthy tax breaks worth $250,000 a year but hikes middle class taxes $2,000."
By Amy Sherman• October 15, 2012
Rich Zipperer stated on April 26, 2011 in interviews and testimony about the bill:
Deregulation of the state’s telecommunications industry will create 50,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
By James B. Nelson• May 23, 2011
Larry Krasner stated on May 01, 2017 in the platform section of his campaign website:
"Larry Krasner is the only candidate running for District Attorney who explicitly pledges to never seek the death penalty."
By Anna Orso• May 3, 2017
Ward Armstrong stated on March 21, 2011 in a House floor speech.:
A telephone company will no longer have to provide landline service to customers if there is an alternative provider, including wireless.
By Jacob Geiger• March 5, 2011
Frederica Wilson stated on April 05, 2013 in a press release:
"Congresswoman Frederica Wilson successfully postpones closure of the North Perry airport tower."
By Amy Sherman• April 10, 2013
Ward Armstrong stated on February 21, 2011 in a House floor speech.:
A telecom bill could keep the State Corporation Commission from getting rate-of-return information from electric utilities.
By Jacob Geiger• March 5, 2011
Hillary Clinton stated on March 21, 2016 in a rally at a Phoenix high school:
"The economy always does better when there’s a Democrat in the White House."
By Anthony Cave• April 6, 2016
Patrick Murphy stated on July 16, 2011 in a statement on his campaign website:
"For the second quarter in a row, my campaign has raised more money than any other challenger in the nation and brought our fundraising total to over $800,000."
By Amy Sherman• August 2, 2011
Tim Canova stated on August 11, 2016 in a campaign mailer:
On the Iran nuclear deal
By Amy Sherman• August 17, 2016
Jay Wiley stated on September 15, 2014 in an Austin City Council candidate forum:
Austin has "over 1,000 city employees that make six-figure salaries."
By W. Gardner Selby• September 25, 2014
John Albers stated on April 27, 2010 in :
When he worked for AT&T, he "was responsible for large parts in a $5 billion organization."
By Willoughby Mariano• June 29, 2010

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