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Intro: Arguments against Kirsten Gillibrand
Now I’m going to read you some arguments that have been made against Kirsten Gillibrand. Please tell
me if you find each statement to be a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not very convincing or not
at all convincing reason not to vote for her for U.S. Senator.
55* Kirsten Gillibrand has not told the truth about her work for the tobacco industry. Before serving
Congress, she represented tobacco giant Philip Morris as a private attorney helping them deal with
criminal probes and civil lawsuits from smoking victims. She has helped try to keep tobacco legal in
America when she said she was just an associate on the case.
33% Very convincing reason not to vote for her
31% Somewhat convincing
19% Not very convincing
15% Not at all convincing
3% Not sure
56* Not only has Kirsten Gillibrand worked for the tobacco industry, but she has taken donations from
Altria Group, the parent of Philip Morris.
34% Very convincing reason not to vote for her
25% Somewhat convincing
22% Not very convincing
14% Not at all convincing
5% Not sure
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