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Chain email stated on January 06, 2013 in a chain email message:

Members of Congress "specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they have passed, such as being exempt from any fear of prosecution for sexual harassment" ... (and) from the healthcare reform."

By Tom Feran• January 16, 2013

Chris Christie stated on October 21, 2013 in a gubernatorial campaign TV ad:

Says Barbara Buono "voted to raise her own pay 40 percent."

By Caryn Shinske• October 27, 2013

Facebook posts stated on April 06, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says the Republican Party started in Ripon, Wis., “to counter the Democrats’ plans to expand slavery.”

By Eric Litke• May 29, 2020

Tom DeLay stated on January 13, 2011 in an interview.:

Says Travis County, home to Austin, is the most liberal county in the United States.

By W. Gardner Selby• February 16, 2011

Barack Obama stated on October 22, 2012 in the third presidential debate in Boca Raton, Fla.:

Says Romney said "we should ask Pakistan for permission" to take a shot at Osama bin Laden.

By Becky Bowers• October 23, 2012

Glenn Beck stated on September 01, 2009 in his radio program:

Van Jones "is an avowed, self-avowed radical revolutionary communist."

By Robert Farley• September 8, 2009

Kim Simac stated on April 29, 2011 in a news release:

Says people who signed recall petitions against Wisconsin state Sen. Jim Holperin received "harassing phone calls from out-of-state telemarketers claiming to represent the Democratic Party and insinuating foul play by petition circulators."

By Tom Kertscher• May 18, 2011

Protect Your Vote Ohio stated on August 01, 2012 in a news release:

"Thousands of politicians from across Ohio – along with their relatives, employees and friends – are still eligible to serve" on the proposed redistricting commission.

By Joe Guillen• August 9, 2012

Chris Matthews stated on March 03, 2014 in a segment on "Hardball":

"The Russians didn’t wear uniforms when they came in" to Ukraine.

By Katie Sanders• March 4, 2014

Harry Reid stated on January 13, 2009 in public statements.:

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on whether Senate Democrats would seat Roland Burris.

By Robert Farley• January 20, 2009

Internet commenters stated on January 21, 2013 in website comments:

A Paul Ryan-Scott Walker (or Scott Walker-Paul Ryan) ticket for the White House in 2016 would be unconstitutional because both men live in Wisconsin.

By Dave Umhoefer• January 28, 2013

MoveOn.org stated on September 02, 2008 in an e-mail.:

"(Palin) supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000."

By Edward Epstein• September 3, 2008

Republican Party of Florida stated on February 26, 2010 in a press release:

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson "compared a former vice president to a vampire ... and compared America's health care system to the Holocaust."

By Aaron Sharockman• March 2, 2010

Dennis Kucinich stated on September 14, 2011 in an email to supporters:

"About 57 percent of registered Democrats in the new (9th Congressional) district come from my old district."

By Sabrina Eaton• October 21, 2011

Virginia House Democratic Caucus stated on January 10, 2020 in a committee meeting.:

The State Capitol Police "recommended" banning guns at the Capitol.

By Warren Fiske• January 15, 2020

Mike Pence stated on July 12, 2016 in a speech at a Trump rally:

Says Hillary Clinton "took 13 hours to send help to Americans under fire" during the terrorist attack in Benghazi.

By Adam Thorp• July 14, 2016

Gail Collins stated on September 08, 2011 in a column:

Mitt Romney "drove to Canada with the family dog Seamus strapped to the roof of the car."

By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 13, 2011

Chris Carr stated on May 22, 2022 in a tweet:

Stacey Abrams "supported the MLB boycott."

By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2022

National Republican Senatorial Committee stated on June 17, 2013 in a press release:

Michelle Nunn has praised the Occupy movement.

By Eric Stirgus• July 2, 2013

Citizens for Michael McAuliffe and House Republican Organization stated on September 14, 2016 in a video attack advertisement :

Mike Madigan made a fortune on tax appeals… Saving his friends millions... It’s an inside game played by people like Merry Marwig, Madigan’s hand-picked candidate. When Marwig thought her property taxes were too high she got them lowered at your expense. Saved so much she did it again. Marwig and Madigan: Profiting from the same corrupt system.

By Marc Filippino• October 5, 2016

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