Claim: On the economy, Rick Santorum says, “I don’t care what the unemployment rate’s gonna be.”
Ad(s): Care
Sponsor(s): Restore Our Future
Air Dates: Mar. 27 – Apr. 3, 2012
Total Estimated Spending On This Claim: $389,101
Markets: Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, Baltimore, Green Bay, Salisbury
FactCheck’s Summary: “In context, Santorum was making the point that the election was about something bigger – more ‘foundational’ – than just the economy, that it was about less government intrusion into the private sector. And that his campaign ‘doesn’t hinge’ on the unemployment rate.” Click here to read more
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