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In Florida Ad: Recycled Quote Still Wrong

In Florida Ad: Recycled Quote Still Wrong

A TV ad from the conservative Americans for Prosperity recycles an old — and inaccurate — clip of Florida Rep. Steve Southerland blaming the Affordable Care Act for a “$1,200 increase” in health care premiums.

‘Lost Jobs’ from Obamacare

‘Lost Jobs’ from Obamacare

Republicans have distorted a Congressional Budget Office report, wrongly claiming that it said the Affordable Care Act would cause more than 2 million people to “lose their jobs.”

Independence USA

A left-leaning super PAC founded and financed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS

Affiliated Republican advocacy groups formed with the help of Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, and Karl Rove, an adviser to President George W. Bush.

Congressional Leadership Fund

A super PAC focused on maintaining and expanding the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

Americans for Prosperity

A major force behind the tea party movement, this conservative/libertarian group was founded by billionaire businessman David Koch.