Claim: [Romney] “supported the Wall Street bailout, putting America trillions in debt.”
Ad(s): Meet the Real Mitt Romney
Sponsor(s): Red White and Blue Fund
Air Dates: Mar. 15-20, 2012
Total Estimated Spending On This Claim: $55,801
Markets: Champaign, Peoria, Rockford, Davenport
FactCheck.org’s Summary: “Only $250 billion was loaned to Wall Street bankers through TARP, and those loans have actually turned a profit for the American taxpayer.” Click here to read more
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