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Claimant: Kelly Ayotte (R)
Claim: New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington “was a Purdue Pharma lobbyist” and “said that OxyContin was a miracle drug.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: State records show Warmington was registered as an outside lobbyist for Purdue Pharma in 2001. During 2002 testimony opposing tighter prescribing rules, she said, “OxyContin is a miracle drug for many patients.” Warmington has since said she regrets the work and would not have represented Purdue had she known what later emerged about the company’s conduct.
Date: 10/28/2026
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Last Updated on October 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check