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Catherine Cortez-Masto ad voiceover, Senator (D-Nevada)

“When the city of Reno wanted to go after the opioid manufacturers for the damage they’ve caused, Nevada’s attorney general, Adam Laxalt, tried to block Reno from holding them accountable. Maybe that’s because Laxalt took over $20,000 from opioid companies for his campaign.”

Washington Post rated this: Three Pinocchios

Washington Post says: Laxalt did urge Reno not to file a lawsuit, but his letter — written with the state’s consumer advocate — made clear that all sides had the same goal of holding the manufacturers accountable.

Kari Lake, Republican candidate for Arizona governor

“Arizona elections are corrupt”

PolitiFact rated this: 2020 election was secure

PolitiFact says: A review of ballots cast in Maricopa County confirmed that Joe Biden won, and courts rejected allegations of fraud or attempts to deny certification for Biden and only a few people have been charged with fraud.