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Crossroads GPS is a conservative advocacy group founded by prominent Republicans, including former White House political adviser Karl Rove.

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Crossroads GPS
stated on August 19, 2014 in a campaign ad:

While "Arkansas seniors depend on Social Security and Medicare," Sen. Mark Pryor supports an overhaul so they "couldn’t get Social Security until they turn 68 or 69."

By Louis Jacobson • August 20, 2014
Crossroads GPS
stated on October 9, 2012 in a television ad:

"Sherrod Brown supported President Obama's $453 billion tax increase."

By Tom Feran • October 18, 2012
Crossroads GPS
stated on August 8, 2012 in a TV ad.:

"When Tim Kaine was governor, spending soared, blowing holes in the budget every year."

By Warren Fiske • August 31, 2012
Crossroads GPS
stated on August 15, 2012 in a campaign commercial:

Says Sherrod Brown voted "for the $1.17 trillion health care law that adds a new tax on Ohio manufacturers."

By Tom Feran • August 30, 2012
Crossroads GPS
stated on August 15, 2012 in a television ad:

Says U.S. Senate hopeful Tammy Baldwin voted for a $1 trillion stimulus bill that included a wasteful "$800,000 to replace light bulbs."

By Dave Umhoefer • August 23, 2012

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