Claim: “Romney averaged a $92 million profit from each bankruptcy.”
Ad(s): “Briefcase”
Sponsor(s): Priorities USA Action
Air Dates: July 3 – Sept. 4
Total Estimated Spending On This Claim: $784,500 ($2,353,501 Total)
Markets: Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbus (OH), Denver, Harrisburg, Norfolk, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Tampa, Wilkes Barre
Washington Post The Fact Checker Summary: “As for the claim of $92 million in profits from each bankrupt company, the ad said that’s what ‘Romney averaged.’ But the number – if it’s correct – would actually apply to all the Bain partners. It’s not like the GOP candidate would have pocketed the money himself, which is what the video misleadingly suggests.”