Political Smell Test: Patty Murray taking Wall Street dollars?

John Henrikson — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:09 +0000

Having trouble sorting out the facts from the spin in political speeches, TV ads and mailers? The Political Buzz team is ready to fact check this season’s campaign. E-mail your questions to Political Smell Test.

BY LES BLUMENTHAL

THE CLAIM: The National Republican Senatorial Committee says Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is being duplicitous by taking campaign contributions from the financial sector, including Goldman Sachs, while at the same time demanding tough Wall Street reforms.

In a press release, Republican spokeswoman Amber Marchand said Murray, who is up for re-election, should follow the lead of Sen. Blanche Lincoln, …

Fact Check: Benton campaign misleads on Viagra for sex offenders

Brad Shannon — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:59:53 +0000

There is no disputing Republican state Sen. Don Benton’s enthusiasm in the U.S. Senate race. His campaign reports almost daily on developments and endorsements, including one recently from state House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt of Chehalis.

But his claims shot wide of the mark of truth in a video and news release he put out last week accusing three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of voting to spend money on Viagra for sex offenders. That wasn’t quite what happened, although the dust-up might get Benton extra attention as he tries to stand out from the thick field of 10 other …

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Political Smell Test: Patty Murray taking Wall Street dollars?

Fact Check: Benton campaign misleads on Viagra for sex offenders