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Lynn Jenkins' Ratings and Endorsements on Issue: Government Operations

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6%
2016
6%
2016
78%
2017
100%
2016
55%
2015
92%
2014
92%
2013
85%
2012
87%
2011
67%
2017
67%
2017
84%
2016
84%
2016
86%
2015
86%
2015
81%
2014
81%
2014
62%
2013
62%
2013
74%
2012
74%
2012
82%
2011
82%
2011
95%
2010
95%
2010
95%
2009
95%
2009
41%
2014
41%
2014
50%
2015-2016
50%
2015-2016
55%
2015
55%
2015
40%
2013-2014
40%
2013-2014
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