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3
I have consistently voted against the Hyde Amendment.
June 6, 2019
abortion
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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Sanders tweeted, "I have consistently voted against the Hyde Amendment." Sanders’ comments suggest a purity on the issue that isn’t possible for senators who want to vote in favor of major spending bills to fund the government. He has a point that when the Hyde Amendment has come up as a stand-alone measure, he has vot...
1
i have consistently voted against the hyde amendment.
sanders tweeted, "i have consistently voted against the hyde amendment." sanders comments suggest a purity on the issue that isnt possible for senators who want to vote in favor of major spending bills to fund the government. he has a point that when the hyde amendment has come up as a standalone measure, he has voted ...
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1
A scarecrow discovered on a Texas ranch was actually a human skeleton.
August 26, 2019
crime;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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Marrow replied. "He was originally going to have a cardboard box over his head … but it looked weird and awkward so I went with a burlap sack. "  Marrow later wrote in comments that he took the photos at an abandoned farmhouse outside of Wellington, New Zealand. On section of a Halloween-themed internet forum called "p...
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a scarecrow discovered on a texas ranch was actually a human skeleton.
marrow replied. "he was originally going to have a cardboard box over his head but it looked weird and awkward so i went with a burlap sack. "  marrow later wrote in comments that he took the photos at an abandoned farmhouse outside of wellington, new zealand. on section of a halloweenthemed internet forum called "pro...
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1
Says the claims that Texas faces a $27 billion shortfall "are flat-out false.
January 10, 2011
state budget
talmadge heflin
Talmadge Heflin, a former Texas House member who once chaired the House Appropriations Committee, directs the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation's Center for Fiscal Policy.
texas
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Heflin said he has no quibble with its methodology, but disputes the premise that lawmakers should maintain existing services. When "you know you don’t have the money, you know you have to trim back," Heflin said. He followed up via e-mail: "There was never a possibility of funding a current-services’ budget plus wish ...
0
says the claims that texas faces a 27 billion shortfall "are flatout false.
heflin said he has no quibble with its methodology, but disputes the premise that lawmakers should maintain existing services. when "you know you dont have the money, you know you have to trim back," heflin said. he followed up via email "there was never a possibility of funding a currentservices budget plus wish lists...
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8,602
5
Says Sen. Mitch McConnell is "the No. 1 recipient of contributions from lobbyists this cycle.
March 27, 2014
campaign finance;congress;negative campaigning
alison lundergan grimes
Alison Lundergan Grimes is a Democrat challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for his Senate seat in 2014. She currently serves as Kentucky's secretary of state.
national
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Lundergan Grimes said McConnell is "the No. 1 recipient of contributions from lobbyists this cycle." Based on the analysis from Open Secrets, McConnell tops the chart for 2014. That’s probably a perk of his party position more than anything. As noted, Speaker Boehner is right behind him and Reid was the No. 1 recipient...
1
says sen. mitch mcconnell is "the no. 1 recipient of contributions from lobbyists this cycle.
lundergan grimes said mcconnell is "the no. 1 recipient of contributions from lobbyists this cycle." based on the analysis from open secrets, mcconnell tops the chart for 2014. thats probably a perk of his party position more than anything. as noted, speaker boehner is right behind him and reid was the no. 1 recipient ...
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5
Congressman Ryan has secured a grand total of $116,838,763 to date (for the Mahoning Valley) and has an additional $27,095,000 pending in FY2010 spending bills.
November 17, 2010
federal budget
tim ryan
Tim Ryan is a representative of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. Ryan served the state’s 17th Congressional District from 2003 until 2013, when he assumed office to represent the 13th District. In 2019, he ran for the Democratic nomination for president. In 2022, he is running for an Ohio U.S. Senate seat.
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Defense topped the list, with a total of $61,154,000 passed and signed. The money included $17.5 million in earmarks for fiscal 2007, which Ryan inserted into a Defense Department spending bill, for Lockheed Martin's development in Akron of a high-altitude airship. Detailed breakdowns appear on Ryan's congressional web...
1
congressman ryan has secured a grand total of 116,838,763 to date for the mahoning valley and has an additional 27,095,000 pending in fy2010 spending bills.
defense topped the list, with a total of 61,154,000 passed and signed. the money included 17.5 million in earmarks for fiscal 2007, which ryan inserted into a defense department spending bill, for lockheed martin's development in akron of a highaltitude airship. detailed breakdowns appear on ryan's congressional websit...
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3
Congressional Republicans "want to take health care from millions of Americans in order to pay for" a tax bill.
November 14, 2017
health care;taxes
andrew cuomo
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, was elected to his first term as governor of New York in 2010.
new york
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7
3
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a tweet
Cuomo said that congressional Republicans "want to take health care from millions of Americans in order to pay for" a tax bill. Cuomo has a point that Republicans would be able to increase the size of their tax cuts if they could count on a projected $338 billion in added revenue over 10 years, and ending the individua...
1
congressional republicans "want to take health care from millions of americans in order to pay for" a tax bill.
cuomo said that congressional republicans "want to take health care from millions of americans in order to pay for" a tax bill. cuomo has a point that republicans would be able to increase the size of their tax cuts if they could count on a projected 338 billion in added revenue over 10 years, and ending the individual...
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6,321
3
Seven times Obama could have stopped China's cheating. Seven times, he refused.
September 13, 2012
china;jobs;foreign policy;message machine 2012;trade
mitt romney
Mitt Romney is a U.S. senator from Utah. He ran for president in 2012 as the Republican nominee, losing to incumbent President Barack Obama. Prior to that, Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts, elected to the post in 2002. He was born in 1947 in Michigan, where his father was governor from 1963 to 1969. ...
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A Romney campaign ad claims that "seven times Obama could have stopped China's cheating. Seven times, he refused." It’s that the Obama administration passed up seven opportunities to label China a currency manipulator, something it’s been encouraged to do by some members of Congress, unions and businesses. But that de...
1
seven times obama could have stopped china's cheating. seven times, he refused.
a romney campaign ad claims that "seven times obama could have stopped china's cheating. seven times, he refused." its that the obama administration passed up seven opportunities to label china a currency manipulator, something its been encouraged to do by some members of congress, unions and businesses. but that desi...
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1,547
5
Says Holly Turner "failed to vote in five straight Republican primaries.
April 3, 2010
elections
paul workman
Paul Workman is the founder of Workman Commercial Construction and director of development for T. Stacy & Associates. He was initially elected to the Texas House in 2010.
texas
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So, interviews indicate that Turner voted in the GOP primaries of 2008 and 2010, but didn't vote in the primaries of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 — five in a row. As we finalized this article, Murphy backed off some of his earlier claims about Turner's voting record. Murphy said Turner thought that when she lived in...
1
says holly turner "failed to vote in five straight republican primaries.
so, interviews indicate that turner voted in the gop primaries of 2008 and 2010, but didn't vote in the primaries of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 five in a row. as we finalized this article, murphy backed off some of his earlier claims about turner's voting record. murphy said turner thought that when she lived in ...
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3
Bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan.
May 1, 2011
foreign policy;military;terrorism
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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In fact, bin Laden declared a holy war against Pakistan's then-president, Musharraf, because of his cooperation with the United States in its war against al-Qaida. Bin Laden clearly had some support in Pakistan (Exhibit A: that was his final hiding place). In the end, we think there are credible arguments to be made th...
1
bin laden had declared war against pakistan.
in fact, bin laden declared a holy war against pakistan's thenpresident, musharraf, because of his cooperation with the united states in its war against alqaida. bin laden clearly had some support in pakistan exhibit a that was his final hiding place. in the end, we think there are credible arguments to be made that th...
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4
There's 21 congressmen and senators that have been convicted of felonies that still get their retirement, even in jail. They don't have to wait until they're 65.
September 14, 2012
congress;crime;pensions;retirement
jesse ventura
Jesse Ventura is an author, a former governor of Minnesota (1999-2003) and a former professional wrestler.
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Ventura claimed in an interview that "there’s 21 congressmen and senators convicted of felonies that still get their retirement, even in jail. They don’t have to wait until they’re 65." For this fact-check, we looked only at the that federal lawmakers convicted of felonies and can still collect retirement benefits whi...
1
there's 21 congressmen and senators that have been convicted of felonies that still get their retirement, even in jail. they don't have to wait until they're 65.
ventura claimed in an interview that "theres 21 congressmen and senators convicted of felonies that still get their retirement, even in jail. they dont have to wait until theyre 65." for this factcheck, we looked only at the that federal lawmakers convicted of felonies and can still collect retirement benefits while i...
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2
Says Betsy DeVos and her family "have donated extensively to groups which promote the idea that students who identify as LGBT must undergo 'conversion' therapy.
January 11, 2017
education;health care;lgbtq;sexuality
mark pocan
Mark Pocan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 6, 2012. He is from Madison and previously served as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin state Assembly. 
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Our rating Pocan says DeVos and her family "have donated extensively to groups which promote the idea that students who identify as LGBT must undergo 'conversion' therapy." A family foundation that listed DeVos as the vice president has given millions of dollars over more than a decade to one of two groups cited by Poc...
0
says betsy devos and her family "have donated extensively to groups which promote the idea that students who identify as lgbt must undergo 'conversion' therapy.
our rating pocan says devos and her family "have donated extensively to groups which promote the idea that students who identify as lgbt must undergo 'conversion' therapy." a family foundation that listed devos as the vice president has given millions of dollars over more than a decade to one of two groups cited by poc...
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3,549
4
Austin Energy is considering its first rate increase since 1994.
May 1, 2011
city budget;city government;energy
kathie tovo
Kathie Tovo, who initially won election to the Austin City Council in 2011, won election to the District 9 single-member council district in 2014. Tovo is a former member of the city planning commission and former vice president of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, her campaign biography says.
texas
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“Voters Guide,” League of Women Voters of the Austin Area
According to our check using the Consumer Price Index inflation calculator posted online by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2011 bill actually ends up about $15 less than the comparable 1994 bill. When we ran this by Austin economist Stuart Greenfield, he pointed out that according to a finer inflation adjustment t...
1
austin energy is considering its first rate increase since 1994.
according to our check using the consumer price index inflation calculator posted online by the bureau of labor statistics, the 2011 bill actually ends up about 15 less than the comparable 1994 bill. when we ran this by austin economist stuart greenfield, he pointed out that according to a finer inflation adjustment ti...
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4
Access for 12,000 women to use Planned Parenthood -- "not for the right to choose," but for "basic health care" -- was "taken away" by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch.
May 11, 2012
abortion;health care;public health;women
mahlon mitchell
Mahlon Mitchell has served as president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin union since January 2011. A Democrat, he lost to Republican Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch in Wisconsin's June 2012 recall elections. In November 2017, he announced his candidacy for governor in the 2018 election.
wisconsin
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Our rating Citing the state budget backed by Walker and Kleefisch, Mitchell said "12,000 women that used to go to Planned Parenthood -- not for the woman’s right to choose, mind you, but for basic health care -- that's been taken away." The budget did take away money Planned Parenthood said it used to serve 12,000 wome...
1
access for 12,000 women to use planned parenthood "not for the right to choose," but for "basic health care" was "taken away" by wisconsin gov. scott walker and lt. gov. rebecca kleefisch.
our rating citing the state budget backed by walker and kleefisch, mitchell said "12,000 women that used to go to planned parenthood not for the womans right to choose, mind you, but for basic health care that's been taken away." the budget did take away money planned parenthood said it used to serve 12,000 women in ...
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4
Texas' population is projected to double in the next 50 years or so, but our basic amount of water will remain about where it is now.
October 21, 2012
population;water
kirk watson
Kirk Watson, who initially won his seat in the Texas Senate in 2006, was previously mayor of Austin. Earlier, he served on the Texas Air Control Board, precursor to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. He was the 2002 Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general.
texas
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an answer for the League of Women Voters, Austiin Area, Voters Guide
The senator said the state’s "population is projected to double in the next 50 years or so, but our basic amount of water will remain about where it is now." In fact, Texas is expected to have at least a tad less water by 2060, the latest state water plan says. Also, the population will not double until an uncertain da...
1
texas' population is projected to double in the next 50 years or so, but our basic amount of water will remain about where it is now.
the senator said the states "population is projected to double in the next 50 years or so, but our basic amount of water will remain about where it is now." in fact, texas is expected to have at least a tad less water by 2060, the latest state water plan says. also, the population will not double until an uncertain dat...
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A photo shows Queen Elizabeth giggling because Prince Philip surprised her dressed in uniform as a palace guard.
April 10, 2021
facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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BBC News spoke with the photographer who snapped the picture. Chris Young, who worked for the Press Association at the time, was covering an event at Windsor Castle in 2003. Philip, who was a colonel of the Queen’s Regiment, was standing in full military uniform to accompany her when a swarm of bees disrupted the gathe...
0
a photo shows queen elizabeth giggling because prince philip surprised her dressed in uniform as a palace guard.
bbc news spoke with the photographer who snapped the picture. chris young, who worked for the press association at the time, was covering an event at windsor castle in 2003. philip, who was a colonel of the queens regiment, was standing in full military uniform to accompany her when a swarm of bees disrupted the gather...
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0
Brittney Griner is really a man.
August 7, 2022
sports;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Facebook posts
Social media users that Griner is really a man, but Griner has spoken often about the hurtful comments and bullying she has faced over the years, including often being mistaken for a male because of her physical appearance. We rate this !
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brittney griner is really a man.
social media users that griner is really a man, but griner has spoken often about the hurtful comments and bullying she has faced over the years, including often being mistaken for a male because of her physical appearance. we rate this !
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3
It costs more to live in many Florida cities than New York City.
May 4, 2022
housing;new york
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
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a press conference
"   PolitiFact found that the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area’s median rent exceeded New York City's. However, while Florida cities have experienced record growth, their median rental prices still lag behind New York City. Crist has more of a point when it comes to rental and ownership premiums. According to...
1
it costs more to live in many florida cities than new york city.
"   politifact found that the miamifort lauderdalewest palm beach areas median rent exceeded new york city's. however, while florida cities have experienced record growth, their median rental prices still lag behind new york city. crist has more of a point when it comes to rental and ownership premiums. according to a ...
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4
The American people say, don't touch Social Security, don't touch Medicare, don't cut defense. That's 84 percent of the federal budget.
January 23, 2011
federal budget;medicare;military;social security;this week - abc news
kent conrad
Kent Conrad is a Democratic Senator from North Dakota. He is the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee.
national
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1
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"This Week with Christiane Amanpour"
In rating Conrad's statement, his numbers are definitely off. Social Security, Medicare and defense spending are not 84 percent of the budget, they're closer to 54 percent. Conrad may have known what he was talking about -- just the manadatory spending -- but we're not sure the average listener would. Still, his overal...
1
the american people say, don't touch social security, don't touch medicare, don't cut defense. that's 84 percent of the federal budget.
in rating conrad's statement, his numbers are definitely off. social security, medicare and defense spending are not 84 percent of the budget, they're closer to 54 percent. conrad may have known what he was talking about just the manadatory spending but we're not sure the average listener would. still, his overall po...
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3
We are the only major country on Earth that doesn't guarantee health care to all people as a right.
June 28, 2015
health care
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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comments on ABC's "This Week"
Sanders said that the United States is the only major country that doesn’t guarantee health care to everyone as a right. Sanders was a bit vague about which countries he was comparing to America, but his office clarified that he was thinking of the group that belongs to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Dev...
1
we are the only major country on earth that doesn't guarantee health care to all people as a right.
sanders said that the united states is the only major country that doesnt guarantee health care to everyone as a right. sanders was a bit vague about which countries he was comparing to america, but his office clarified that he was thinking of the group that belongs to the organization for economic cooperation and deve...
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0
Says Nancy Pelosi "said Trump is BEST PRESIDENT ever" and "holds new election" for him
June 26, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
After the attack on the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters in January 2021, she and the Senate’s Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to have Trump removed as a president, saying his "dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office." Whe...
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says nancy pelosi "said trump is best president ever" and "holds new election" for him
after the attack on the capitol by protrump rioters in january 2021, she and the senates democratic leader, chuck schumer, called on vice president mike pence to invoke the 25th amendment to have trump removed as a president, saying his "dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office." when ...
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9,402
2
Says Tom Steyer is a "California billionaire who stands to profit by blocking Keystone" and "is spending big to help" Bruce Braley.
September 16, 2014
environment;campaign finance;climate change;message machine 2014;negative campaigning
american crossroads
American Crossroads is a 527 campaign committee that supports Republican candidates.
national
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a campaign ad
American Crossroads said Steyer "stands to profit by blocking Keystone" and "is spending big to help" Braley’s Senate campaign. At one point, this might have been an accurate ad. Steyer’s former hedge fund, Farallon Capital Management, had significant holdings in a company that owned a pipeline considered a rival to Ke...
0
says tom steyer is a "california billionaire who stands to profit by blocking keystone" and "is spending big to help" bruce braley.
american crossroads said steyer "stands to profit by blocking keystone" and "is spending big to help" braleys senate campaign. at one point, this might have been an accurate ad. steyers former hedge fund, farallon capital management, had significant holdings in a company that owned a pipeline considered a rival to keys...
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3
Says Paul Workman authored legislation providing amnesty for illegal immigrants.
May 21, 2012
immigration
ryan downton
Ryan Downton, a businessman and lawyer, ran for the 2012 Republican nomination for a Travis County Texas House seat.
texas
0
0
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0
an open letter to voters
Under Workman’s 2011 proposal, illegal residents paying a fee and clearing a background check could receive a state-issued card enabling them to work in Texas for eight years at a time. That strikes us as a kind of forgiveness some would consider amnesty. However, the proposal does not go as far as the 1986 federal act...
1
says paul workman authored legislation providing amnesty for illegal immigrants.
under workmans 2011 proposal, illegal residents paying a fee and clearing a background check could receive a stateissued card enabling them to work in texas for eight years at a time. that strikes us as a kind of forgiveness some would consider amnesty. however, the proposal does not go as far as the 1986 federal act, ...
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6,412
3
Says Austin voters can approve seven bond propositions "without raising taxes.
August 31, 2012
elections;taxes
lee leffingwell
Lee Leffingwell, initially elected mayor in 2009, is a former Austin City Council member and retired airline pilot. Leffingwell, a past chair of the city's Environmental Board, grew up in Austin's Bouldin neighborhood, according to the biography posted on the city's web site.
texas
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1
4
1
0
0
a UNITY PAC press release
Leffingwell said the bond propositions offer an opportunity to invest "without raising taxes." No tax-rate increase would be required. But this statement overlooks the fact that taxes paid by homeowners and others would still be going up a bit, presuming expected increases in property valuations. Also unsaid: The debt ...
1
says austin voters can approve seven bond propositions "without raising taxes.
leffingwell said the bond propositions offer an opportunity to invest "without raising taxes." no taxrate increase would be required. but this statement overlooks the fact that taxes paid by homeowners and others would still be going up a bit, presuming expected increases in property valuations. also unsaid the debt ra...
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12,943
3
Thirty years ago we were the most college-educated country on the globe. Today we are No. 11.
January 17, 2017
education
andrew cuomo
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, was elected to his first term as governor of New York in 2010.
new york
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5
8
7
3
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his executive budget presentation
Cuomo claimed the U.S. ranks "No. 11" among college-educated countries. The U.S. did rank 11th in 2015 for those 25 to 34 years old. But the U.S. ranking for those ages 25 to 64 did not fall by as much as Cuomo claims, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data. The U.S. ranked sixth in...
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thirty years ago we were the most collegeeducated country on the globe. today we are no. 11.
cuomo claimed the u.s. ranks "no. 11" among collegeeducated countries. the u.s. did rank 11th in 2015 for those 25 to 34 years old. but the u.s. ranking for those ages 25 to 64 did not fall by as much as cuomo claims, according to the organization for economic cooperation and development data. the u.s. ranked sixth in ...
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1
There is "substantial evidence of voter fraud.
January 3, 2018
elections
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a statement
In his statement, Trump said there is "substantial of voter fraud." That wasn’t accurate before, and it isn’t accurate now. We rate the statement . Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, left, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, center, and New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner, right, attend a meeti...
0
there is "substantial evidence of voter fraud.
in his statement, trump said there is "substantial of voter fraud." that wasnt accurate before, and it isnt accurate now. we rate the statement . former ohio secretary of state ken blackwell, left, kansas secretary of state kris kobach, center, and new hampshire secretary of state bill gardner, right, attend a meeting...
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1
[Steve] Bullock's health care plan will force rural hospitals to close. Medicare as we know it will change, replaced by a government-run program with fewer doctors and longer wait times.
July 17, 2020
elections;health check
national republican senatorial committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee helps elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
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a campaign ad
While the NRSC did provide us with one study that offered support for its rural hospital , the study was industry-funded and based on broad assumptions that don’t accurately reflect positions outlined on Bullock's website. Thus, this doesn’t stand up.  The second part of the ad asserts that the public option would le...
0
steve bullock's health care plan will force rural hospitals to close. medicare as we know it will change, replaced by a governmentrun program with fewer doctors and longer wait times.
while the nrsc did provide us with one study that offered support for its rural hospital , the study was industryfunded and based on broad assumptions that dont accurately reflect positions outlined on bullock's website. thus, this doesnt stand up.  the second part of the ad asserts that the public option would lead ...
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20,404
0
Mass media destroyed! Blackout for mass arrests event!
October 20, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
(Read more about our partnership with Facebook .) A quick visit to the websites of news organizations like CNN , Fox News , MSNBC , NBC News , ABC News , CBS News , the New York Times , the Washington Post and the Associated Press show that they are all up and running with current, new articles and broadcasts. We found...
0
mass media destroyed! blackout for mass arrests event!
read more about our partnership with facebook . a quick visit to the websites of news organizations like cnn , fox news , msnbc , nbc news , abc news , cbs news , the new york times , the washington post and the associated press show that they are all up and running with current, new articles and broadcasts. we found n...
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12,837
0
Pence: 'Michelle Obama Is The Most Vulgar First Lady We've Ever Had'
October 14, 2016
fake news;punditfact
politicono.com
A website that describes itself as a "hybrid News/Satire platform on the web" that offers "a unique brand of entertainment and information." The site takes snippets of news stories and builds fabricated articles around them.
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0
0
0
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an Internet post
It’s also very to build upon a real event and then purposely obscuring which part is and which is not. The comments section on the story itself certainly shows many have been fooled. Either way, Pence did not call the first lady vulgar. We rate the headline . https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/db2cffb7-ed7c-43c0-bec1...
0
pence 'michelle obama is the most vulgar first lady we've ever had'
its also very to build upon a real event and then purposely obscuring which part is and which is not. the comments section on the story itself certainly shows many have been fooled. either way, pence did not call the first lady vulgar. we rate the headline .
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3
Says Donald Trump "publicly invited Putin to hack into Americans' (emails).
September 26, 2016
civil rights;homeland security;crime;foreign policy;technology
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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a Presidential debate
Clinton says Trump "publicly invited Putin to hack into Americans’ (emails)." Trump said at a press conference in South Florida that he hoped Russia was able to find "the 30,000 emails that are missing." That was a reference to Clinton’s emails, not Americans’ emails more broadly. We rate this . https://www.sharethefa...
1
says donald trump "publicly invited putin to hack into americans' emails.
clinton says trump "publicly invited putin to hack into americans emails." trump said at a press conference in south florida that he hoped russia was able to find "the 30,000 emails that are missing." that was a reference to clintons emails, not americans emails more broadly. we rate this .
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7,194
1
Says Oregon's high minimum wage is the reason why "by 2011, Oregon's restaurants employed an average of only 13.8 workers, or 2.6 fewer employees than they did before the state's minimum wage began rising above the federal level in 1997.
March 14, 2013
labor;workers
melvin sickler
Member, National Restaurant Association
oregon
0
0
0
0
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a U.S. Senate hearing
In a vacuum, his data seem to suggest that link. But when we looked at data from other states, the correlation just didn’t work. And putting employment and the number of restaurants into context, as Lehner did, we can see that restaurant jobs rise and fall with the health of the national economy, not the state’s minimu...
0
says oregon's high minimum wage is the reason why "by 2011, oregon's restaurants employed an average of only 13.8 workers, or 2.6 fewer employees than they did before the state's minimum wage began rising above the federal level in 1997.
in a vacuum, his data seem to suggest that link. but when we looked at data from other states, the correlation just didnt work. and putting employment and the number of restaurants into context, as lehner did, we can see that restaurant jobs rise and fall with the health of the national economy, not the states minimum ...
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1
Video shows Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system engaged in military combat.
June 2, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Facebook post
PolitiFact debunked a similar May 22 post that used footage from the game to falsely it showed Israel anti-missile defense system intercepting rockets. Similar videos using lifelike game simulations have been posted with claims that they show missile attacks in Iraq, according to a fact-check published by Lead Storie...
0
video shows israel's iron dome missile defense system engaged in military combat.
politifact debunked a similar may 22 post that used footage from the game to falsely it showed israel antimissile defense system intercepting rockets. similar videos using lifelike game simulations have been posted with claims that they show missile attacks in iraq, according to a factcheck published by lead stories ...
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3
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have changed their positions (on the Iraq war withdrawal) to follow Chris Dodd.
May 23, 2007
iraq
chris dodd
Chris Dodd is a former U.S. senator from Connecticut, having served in that post from 1981-2011. Dodd also ran unsuccessfully for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination and was a member of the U.S. House prior to his service in the Senate. He was born in Connecticut in 1944, graduated from Providence College and e...
national
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3
0
0
0
a TV ad
And it's likely that they felt some pressure from liberal Democrats -- including Dodd -- who strongly favor withdrawal. But Dodd his role. He is just one of nine co-sponsors of the amendment widely called the Feingold-Reid amendment, usually without Dodd's name attached. And both Clinton and Obama have advocated other...
1
barack obama and hillary clinton have changed their positions on the iraq war withdrawal to follow chris dodd.
and it's likely that they felt some pressure from liberal democrats including dodd who strongly favor withdrawal. but dodd his role. he is just one of nine cosponsors of the amendment widely called the feingoldreid amendment, usually without dodd's name attached. and both clinton and obama have advocated other troop...
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2
Wisconsin pays 50% more than Minnesota for the same health care.
October 9, 2018
health care;public health
tony evers
Tony Evers, a Democrat, was elected Wisconsin governor in November 2018. His term begins in January 2019. Evers has served as the Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, a non-partisan position, since 2009. He previously worked as a teacher and school district administrator.
wisconsin
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a TV ad
On one measure — how much 40-year-old individuals pay for health insurance they buy on their own — the annual average premium is nearly 50 percent higher in Wisconsin than in Minnesota. But Evers’ statement is broad, and that measure is narrow, given that the vast majority of people get their health insurance through a...
0
wisconsin pays 50 more than minnesota for the same health care.
on one measure how much 40yearold individuals pay for health insurance they buy on their own the annual average premium is nearly 50 percent higher in wisconsin than in minnesota. but evers statement is broad, and that measure is narrow, given that the vast majority of people get their health insurance through an emp...
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4
We have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years.
October 9, 2016
crime
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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the second presidential debate
Trump said, "We have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years." The number of murders nationally did rise by the biggest amount in 45 years, and criminologists agree that this is a development worth paying attention to. But they add that it comes after a steep, quarter-century decline, which sug...
1
we have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years.
trump said, "we have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years." the number of murders nationally did rise by the biggest amount in 45 years, and criminologists agree that this is a development worth paying attention to. but they add that it comes after a steep, quartercentury decline, which sugg...
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Soros Letter Reveals Plot to 'Take Down Borders' with Migrant Caravan Invasions
October 21, 2018
fake news;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a post on Facebook
NewsPunch claimed that Soros’ 2015 statement to Bloomberg Business in response to Orban’s accusations, "Reveals Plot to ‘Take Down Borders’ with Migrant Caravan Invasions." The blog post is conflating a three-year-old statement made by Soros with the current migration to the United States-Mexico border, attempting to d...
0
soros letter reveals plot to 'take down borders' with migrant caravan invasions
newspunch claimed that soros 2015 statement to bloomberg business in response to orbans accusations, "reveals plot to take down borders with migrant caravan invasions." the blog post is conflating a threeyearold statement made by soros with the current migration to the united statesmexico border, attempting to draw a c...
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Almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandling-related offenses involved just 78 suspects, an indication that the same people are panhandling over and over.
September 17, 2012
crime;urban
michael julian bond
Michael Julian Bond
georgia
0
1
0
0
0
0
Atlanta City Council meeting
So, is Atlanta Councilman Bond correct in his statement that 78 offenders were responsible for almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandling-related offenses? His assessment of the repeat offender aggressive panhandling problem appears accurate. But the varying charges that can make up panhandling-related of...
1
almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandlingrelated offenses involved just 78 suspects, an indication that the same people are panhandling over and over.
so, is atlanta councilman bond correct in his statement that 78 offenders were responsible for almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandlingrelated offenses? his assessment of the repeat offender aggressive panhandling problem appears accurate. but the varying charges that can make up panhandlingrelated offe...
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2
One of the things we found very clearly and consistently is that [video gaming] is a growth industry.
August 7, 2010
corporations;economy
keith stokes
Keith Stokes, until 2012, was executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation and a former board member of the EDC.
rhode island
0
0
0
1
0
0
an interview on WJAR-TV
Strategy Analytics, in its report to the EDC projecting double-digit growth over the next five years for the type of game 38 Studios plans to develop, noted as much. Stokes could have said that the overall trend in the video gaming business has been strongly upward despite a downturn or two. But he didn't. He said grow...
0
one of the things we found very clearly and consistently is that video gaming is a growth industry.
strategy analytics, in its report to the edc projecting doubledigit growth over the next five years for the type of game 38 studios plans to develop, noted as much. stokes could have said that the overall trend in the video gaming business has been strongly upward despite a downturn or two. but he didn't. he said growt...
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10,698
3
Florida led the nation in job creation" while Bush was governor.
September 8, 2015
candidate biography;economy
jeb bush
Jeb Bush was a Republican candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He served two terms as the governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He is also the brother of former President George W. Bush and the son of former President George H.W. Bush. 
florida
14
24
17
18
5
2
a campaign video
Bush said "Florida led the nation in job creation" while he was governor. This is if you parse the numbers the way his campaign did, looking only at total job growth over the last seven years of his eight-year tenure. But there are plenty of caveats to the talking point, including the prevalence of low-paying jobs tha...
1
florida led the nation in job creation" while bush was governor.
bush said "florida led the nation in job creation" while he was governor. this is if you parse the numbers the way his campaign did, looking only at total job growth over the last seven years of his eightyear tenure. but there are plenty of caveats to the talking point, including the prevalence of lowpaying jobs that ...
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19,788
0
Biden agrees to Pelosi's request to resign.
May 25, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
In January, a alleged that Biden was stepping down as president-elect. That traced back to a website that had a picture of a clown and the words "You got owned!" and "You’ve been pranked!" A Facebook post said, "Biden agrees to Pelosi's request to resign." This is a fabricated . We rate it !
0
biden agrees to pelosi's request to resign.
in january, a alleged that biden was stepping down as presidentelect. that traced back to a website that had a picture of a clown and the words "you got owned!" and "youve been pranked!" a facebook post said, "biden agrees to pelosi's request to resign." this is a fabricated . we rate it !
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8,313
3
The largest enterprise in the world is the federal government of the United States of America
December 16, 2013
china;corporations;federal budget;public service;workers
mark warner
Mark Warner, a Democrat, has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2009. He serves on the Banking, Budget, Commerce and Intelligence committees. He is the honorary co-chairman of the Forward Together PAC. Warner gave the keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Warner previously served as go...
virginia
7
3
7
3
2
0
an interview
Warner said the U.S government is the largest enterprise in the world. His staff said the statement was based on the federal government’s employment and budget. The runs aground in China. Warner’s office cites statistics that compare the employment of the U.S. government to parts of the Chinese government, but not the...
1
the largest enterprise in the world is the federal government of the united states of america
warner said the u.s government is the largest enterprise in the world. his staff said the statement was based on the federal governments employment and budget. the runs aground in china. warners office cites statistics that compare the employment of the u.s. government to parts of the chinese government, but not the w...
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15,018
2
A few months ago, it hit where West Virginia is, on a per capita basis, one of the most successful (gross domestic product) states in our union.
August 21, 2018
economy
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
36
85
120
194
360
179
Charleston, W.Va
Trump said, "A few months ago, it hit where West Virginia is, on a per capita basis, one of the most successful (gross domestic product) states in our union." Judging by quarterly GDP growth -- a measure Trump has used accurately in the past to talk about West Virginia -- the state chalked up two quarters of rapid grow...
0
a few months ago, it hit where west virginia is, on a per capita basis, one of the most successful gross domestic product states in our union.
trump said, "a few months ago, it hit where west virginia is, on a per capita basis, one of the most successful gross domestic product states in our union." judging by quarterly gdp growth a measure trump has used accurately in the past to talk about west virginia the state chalked up two quarters of rapid growth but...
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7,079
5
Cobb is one of the largest school systems (in the nation) that is debt free.
February 22, 2013
county budget;debt;taxes
joellen smith
education activist, EmpowerED volunteer
georgia
1
0
0
0
0
0
an editorial
Education activist and education sales tax supporter JoEllen Smith said that Cobb County Schools is one of the largest systems in the nation that is debt free. The district is the second largest in the state, and is the 23rd largest in the country, according to the Census Bureau. Cobb Schools has used previous sales ta...
1
cobb is one of the largest school systems in the nation that is debt free.
education activist and education sales tax supporter joellen smith said that cobb county schools is one of the largest systems in the nation that is debt free. the district is the second largest in the state, and is the 23rd largest in the country, according to the census bureau. cobb schools has used previous sales ta...
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4,085
5
Obamacare was patterned after (Mitt Romney's) plan in Massachusetts.
August 11, 2011
health care
tim pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty is the former governor of Minnesota, having served two terms in office from 2003-2011.
national
2
6
3
2
3
1
Ames, Iowa
In rating that statement, we noticed that Pawlenty phrased his statement carefully. He didn't say it was the same plan, but instead said that the national law was "patterned" after the Massachusetts law, and they had "substantial similarities." He's correct that the plans, thought not completely identical, are very sim...
1
obamacare was patterned after mitt romney's plan in massachusetts.
in rating that statement, we noticed that pawlenty phrased his statement carefully. he didn't say it was the same plan, but instead said that the national law was "patterned" after the massachusetts law, and they had "substantial similarities." he's correct that the plans, thought not completely identical, are very sim...
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13,763
4
President (Ronald) Reagan did a similar thing. George H.W. Bush did a similar order" as former President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
September 5, 2017
immigration
al franken
Al Franken is a former U.S. senator from Minnesota.
national
0
2
0
0
0
0
an interview
Franken said, "President Reagan did a similar thing. George H.W. Bush did a similar order" as Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. There are differences in the substance and circumstances of DACA, on the one hand, and the Reagan and Bush actions, on the other. But they are similar in their broad str...
1
president ronald reagan did a similar thing. george h.w. bush did a similar order" as former president barack obama's deferred action for childhood arrivals, or daca.
franken said, "president reagan did a similar thing. george h.w. bush did a similar order" as obamas deferred action for childhood arrivals, or daca. there are differences in the substance and circumstances of daca, on the one hand, and the reagan and bush actions, on the other. but they are similar in their broad stro...
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21,108
0
Five Wisconsin cities received money for the 2020 election from Mark Zuckerberg, which amounted to "a wave of massive election bribery.
March 7, 2022
elections;legal issues
michael gableman
Michael J. Gableman a lawyer  and former justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ]A Republican, Gableman has been called a "hard-line conservative." During a November 7, 2020 speech at a Trump rally in Milwaukee four days after the election, Gableman said "I don't think anyone here can think of anything more systemati...
wisconsin
0
0
0
0
0
1
TV interview
Gableman said five Wisconsin cities received money for the 2020 election from Mark Zuckerberg, which amounted to "a wave of massive election bribery."  But far more than five cities received the money. Gableman is ignoring ones in largely Republican areas. And courts have repeatedly upheld the grants as lawful, not bri...
0
five wisconsin cities received money for the 2020 election from mark zuckerberg, which amounted to "a wave of massive election bribery.
gableman said five wisconsin cities received money for the 2020 election from mark zuckerberg, which amounted to "a wave of massive election bribery."  but far more than five cities received the money. gableman is ignoring ones in largely republican areas. and courts have repeatedly upheld the grants as lawful, not bri...
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14,947
0
Says Sean Casten supports "doubling premiums" and "cutting current health care plans.
July 1, 2018
health care
peter roskam
Roskam graduated from the University of Illinois before spending his early career in the office of Congressman Henry Hyde. He later earned his J.D. from Kent College of Law. Roskam has represented Chicago's western suburbs in both the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate. He is chief deputy whip and is now serv...
illinois
0
2
0
0
0
2
a Facebook ad
Roskam alleges that Casten supports "doubling premiums" and "cutting current health care plans" for Illinois families. Casten doesn’t support doubling premiums or reducing options—and Roskam’s campaign could point to nothing that said he did. The crux of Roskam’s argument centers on Casten’s support for expanding Obama...
0
says sean casten supports "doubling premiums" and "cutting current health care plans.
roskam alleges that casten supports "doubling premiums" and "cutting current health care plans" for illinois families. casten doesnt support doubling premiums or reducing optionsand roskams campaign could point to nothing that said he did. the crux of roskams argument centers on castens support for expanding obamacare ...
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2,262
2
Harry Reid has voted "to give illegals Social Security benefits even for the time they were here illegally.
September 14, 2010
immigration;message machine 2010;social security
sharron angle
Sharron Angle is a former member of the Nevada Assembly who unsuccessfully tried to unseat Harry Reid in 2010 as the Republican nominee for his U.S. Senate seat.
national
1
0
1
3
1
0
a campaign commercial
We also see problems with the ad's explanation of what was being voted on. For one thing, the vote wouldn't have given current illegals Social Security benefits, as the ad implies. Instead, Reid's votes affected the policy for former illegal aliens who were later made legal. For another, the vote was not about giving b...
0
harry reid has voted "to give illegals social security benefits even for the time they were here illegally.
we also see problems with the ad's explanation of what was being voted on. for one thing, the vote wouldn't have given current illegals social security benefits, as the ad implies. instead, reid's votes affected the policy for former illegal aliens who were later made legal. for another, the vote was not about giving b...
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840
0
You and I know that in the history of mankind and womankind, government — federal, state, local, or otherwise — has never created one job.
January 31, 2009
economy;stimulus
michael steele
Michael Steele is the chairman of the Republican National Committee. He was formerly the lieutenant governor of Maryland, serving from 2003 to 2007.
national
4
0
1
0
1
2
a speech to House Republicans
But that's not what he said. He said that "government — federal, state or local — has never created one job." Then, in the interview with Stephanopoulos, he implied that only businesses can create jobs, not government. Steele may not like government jobs, but he can't wish them away. For trying to pretend that governme...
0
you and i know that in the history of mankind and womankind, government federal, state, local, or otherwise has never created one job.
but that's not what he said. he said that "government federal, state or local has never created one job." then, in the interview with stephanopoulos, he implied that only businesses can create jobs, not government. steele may not like government jobs, but he can't wish them away. for trying to pretend that government...
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4
It would be illegal for the Fulton County Commission to raise the county tax rate.
June 14, 2014
county government
john albers
John Albers is running as a Republican for state Senate in District 56, which covers the Roswell area.
georgia
0
1
0
0
1
0
In an emai to constituents
Ah, which brings us back to the difference between unlawful – something that violates a law – and illegal – a court’s decision on whether a law can be enforced. In that sense, parsing words matter. Albers said it would be "illegal" for Fulton to raise its taxes. That isn’t up to him any more than it is to the commissio...
1
it would be illegal for the fulton county commission to raise the county tax rate.
ah, which brings us back to the difference between unlawful something that violates a law and illegal a courts decision on whether a law can be enforced. in that sense, parsing words matter. albers said it would be "illegal" for fulton to raise its taxes. that isnt up to him any more than it is to the commission, re...
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9,415
2
Says Rick Scott cut education by over a billion dollars, meaning thousands of teachers "lost their jobs" and "class sizes went up.
September 16, 2014
children;education;message machine 2014;state budget
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
15
20
21
20
11
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a TV ad
Crist said that Scott cut education by over a billion dollars, meaning thousands of teachers "lost their jobs" and "class sizes went up." The kernel of to this is that the number of teachers did decline and the percentage of classes out of class-size compliance rose in 2011. But this is outweighed by a long list of o...
0
says rick scott cut education by over a billion dollars, meaning thousands of teachers "lost their jobs" and "class sizes went up.
crist said that scott cut education by over a billion dollars, meaning thousands of teachers "lost their jobs" and "class sizes went up." the kernel of to this is that the number of teachers did decline and the percentage of classes out of classsize compliance rose in 2011. but this is outweighed by a long list of om...
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4
I restored felons' rights - 173,000 - more than any governor in the history of America.
April 6, 2021
criminal justice;race and ethnicity
terry mcauliffe
Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, was elected governor of Virginia on Nov. 5, 2013. He received 47.8 percent of the vote in defeating Republican Ken Cuccinelli, who came in at 45.2 percent. Robert Sarvis, a Libertarian, finished a distant third with 6.5 percent. McAuliffe's inaguration as Virginia's 72nd governor is schedu...
virginia
7
4
3
16
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a debate
McAuliffe said, "I restored felons’ rights - 173,000 - more than any governor in the history of America." McAuliffe restored the voting rights of 173,166 people when he was Virginia governor from 2014-2018. It’s plausible that he had established a record when he left office, but we can’t say so with certainty. In any c...
1
i restored felons' rights 173,000 more than any governor in the history of america.
mcauliffe said, "i restored felons rights 173,000 more than any governor in the history of america." mcauliffe restored the voting rights of 173,166 people when he was virginia governor from 20142018. its plausible that he had established a record when he left office, but we cant say so with certainty. in any case, h...
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1
We have a 40 to 50 percent dropout rate in our inner-city schools.
June 7, 2014
corrections and updates;education
dan patrick
As a Houston state senator, Dan Patrick won election as lieutenant governor of Texas in November 2014 after earlier defeating incumbent David Dewhurst for his party's nomination. Patrick also has hosted a daily talk show on AM700 in Houston.
texas
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his speech at the state convention of the Republican Party of Texas
Patrick said: "We have a 40 to 50 percent dropout rate in our inner-city schools." Asked to back up his statement, Patrick failed to account for all the state’s inner-city high schools and the handful of schools he singled out had official 2012 dropout rates of 5 percent to 27 percent, far short of 40 percent or more. ...
0
we have a 40 to 50 percent dropout rate in our innercity schools.
patrick said "we have a 40 to 50 percent dropout rate in our innercity schools." asked to back up his statement, patrick failed to account for all the states innercity high schools and the handful of schools he singled out had official 2012 dropout rates of 5 percent to 27 percent, far short of 40 percent or more. his ...
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5,366
5
The average age of members of the House of Representatives is 57 years old.
April 3, 2012
congress
weston wamp
Weston Wamp in 2012 is running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District seat that his father, Zach Wamp, held until after his unsuccessful run for Tennessee governor in 2010.
tennessee
1
0
0
0
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a press release
We won’t attempt to fact-check the argument that age equals wisdom. But on Wamp’s that the average age of House members is 57, the young Republican is correct and earns a rating on the -o-Meter.
1
the average age of members of the house of representatives is 57 years old.
we wont attempt to factcheck the argument that age equals wisdom. but on wamps that the average age of house members is 57, the young republican is correct and earns a rating on the ometer.
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5
Nearly half of Hispanic voters in Arizona's last election supported four measures that were "very tough on illegal immigration.
October 19, 2007
iraq
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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null
We did. Deputy Secretary of State Kevin Tyne said, "We're precluded from tracking that kind of information." But just to be sure there wasn't another source for Tancredo's numbers, we talked to Quin Monson, assistant director at the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University; to John A....
1
nearly half of hispanic voters in arizona's last election supported four measures that were "very tough on illegal immigration.
we did. deputy secretary of state kevin tyne said, "we're precluded from tracking that kind of information." but just to be sure there wasn't another source for tancredo's numbers, we talked to quin monson, assistant director at the center for the study of elections and democracy at brigham young university to john a. ...
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16,304
1
Says Whoopi Goldberg kept her job and was applauded by ABC after calling Jeanine Pirro a racist slur.
July 22, 2019
pundits;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
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a Facebook post
Goldberg confirmed she used the F-word but denied spitting, and she said that Pirro "called everybody at the table a name I cannot repeat on TV." Lauri Hogan, a spokeswoman for ABC, told PolitiFact that Goldberg did not say the slur the Facebook post claims.   We couldn’t find any credible corroborating online that G...
0
says whoopi goldberg kept her job and was applauded by abc after calling jeanine pirro a racist slur.
goldberg confirmed she used the fword but denied spitting, and she said that pirro "called everybody at the table a name i cannot repeat on tv." lauri hogan, a spokeswoman for abc, told politifact that goldberg did not say the slur the facebook post claims.   we couldnt find any credible corroborating online that gol...
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0
Video shows Attorney General Merrick Garland saying, "Wait for revenge.
December 13, 2022
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
The nearly 11-minute video in the post is a clip from a May 2021 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on domestic violent extremism. We reviewed a transcript of the hearing, and Garland never told the committee to "wait for revenge." Kennedy, a committee member , never mentioned Trump.  Rather, Kennedy asked Garlan...
0
video shows attorney general merrick garland saying, "wait for revenge.
the nearly 11minute video in the post is a clip from a may 2021 senate appropriations committee hearing on domestic violent extremism. we reviewed a transcript of the hearing, and garland never told the committee to "wait for revenge." kennedy, a committee member , never mentioned trump.  rather, kennedy asked garland...
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6,529
4
In 2012, Connie Mack missed 178 votes, "one of the worst voting records" in Congress.
October 17, 2012
candidate biography;debates;voting record
bill nelson
Bill Nelson was first elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida in 2000. He lost re-election to Gov. Rick Scott in 2018. Nelson previously served in the Florida Legislature, Congress and as state Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.  
florida
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Davie, Fla
Nelson said Mack missed 178 votes this year, making that "one of the worst voting records." Mack did miss 178 votes this year compared to 1 for Nelson. But unlike Nelson, Mack faced serious primary challengers, which meant he had to campaign in Florida more. Also, the House takes more votes than the Senate, so it’s mor...
1
in 2012, connie mack missed 178 votes, "one of the worst voting records" in congress.
nelson said mack missed 178 votes this year, making that "one of the worst voting records." mack did miss 178 votes this year compared to 1 for nelson. but unlike nelson, mack faced serious primary challengers, which meant he had to campaign in florida more. also, the house takes more votes than the senate, so its more...
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3
Wisconsin requires, "by law, a photo ID to vote.
January 24, 2015
elections;legal issues;supreme court
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
wisconsin
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a speech
And it can’t be enforced until there is a final decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. Walker’s statement is partially accurate, but leaves out important details -- our definition of . ------ More on Scott Walker For profiles and stories on Scott Walker and 2016 presidential politics, go to the Milwaukee Journal Sentine...
1
wisconsin requires, "by law, a photo id to vote.
and it cant be enforced until there is a final decision from the u.s. supreme court. walkers statement is partially accurate, but leaves out important details our definition of . more on scott walker for profiles and stories on scott walker and 2016 presidential politics, go to the milwaukee journal sentinel's scott ...
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6,159
1
In the past 27 months, President Barack Obama has created more private-sector jobs than "in the Reagan recovery.
August 22, 2012
economy;history;jobs
stephanie cutter
Stephanie Cutter appears as a co-host on CNN's Crossfire. She previously served as deputy campaign manager for the Barack Obama campaign in 2012. She is the former communications director for the Democratic National Committee and worked as a White House deputy communications director while Bill Clinton was president. ...
national
2
1
0
1
1
0
an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
Even using Cutter’s cherry-picked formulation, job creation under Obama has dramatically trailed the pace set by Reagan. In fact, adjusting for the size of the workforce, Reagan’s recovery was more than four times bigger than Obama’s has been so far. We rate Cutter’s .
0
in the past 27 months, president barack obama has created more privatesector jobs than "in the reagan recovery.
even using cutters cherrypicked formulation, job creation under obama has dramatically trailed the pace set by reagan. in fact, adjusting for the size of the workforce, reagans recovery was more than four times bigger than obamas has been so far. we rate cutters .
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22,445
1
Pfizer confirmed stiff-person syndrome is an adverse effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 10, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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3
15
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an Instagram post
Dion has not said or suggested that a COVID-19 vaccine is behind her illness or her changing tour schedule . And Pfizer hasn’t said that its COVID-19 vaccine causes stiff-person syndrome.  We rate claims that the company confirmed it does . RELATED: Baseless claims about COVID-19 vaccine paralysis and Celine Dion spre...
0
pfizer confirmed stiffperson syndrome is an adverse effect of the covid19 vaccine.
dion has not said or suggested that a covid19 vaccine is behind her illness or her changing tour schedule . and pfizer hasnt said that its covid19 vaccine causes stiffperson syndrome.  we rate claims that the company confirmed it does . related baseless claims about covid19 vaccine paralysis and celine dion spread onl...
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1
One of every two Wisconsin residents are "on some kind of government handout.
May 21, 2011
federal budget;medicare;social security
scott fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald is a U.S. Representative, R-Wisconsin, for the state's 5th Congressional District. He took office in 2021. He previously served as the state's Senate Majority Leader. He was first elected as state senator in 1994.
wisconsin
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5
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a speech at the state GOP convention
Many people would not consider those programs handouts. Here’s the bottom line: Fitzgerald made a bold statement at the state GOP convention -- that one out of every two Wisconsin residents "is on some kind of government handout." He was able to provide no to back the , and even one of his aides essentially acknowledg...
0
one of every two wisconsin residents are "on some kind of government handout.
many people would not consider those programs handouts. heres the bottom line fitzgerald made a bold statement at the state gop convention that one out of every two wisconsin residents "is on some kind of government handout." he was able to provide no to back the , and even one of his aides essentially acknowledged i...
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6,966
1
Lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol.
February 6, 2013
alcohol;children;drugs;marijuana
edith ajello
Edith H. Ajello has been a Rhode Island state representative since November 1992. A Democrat, she chairs the House Committee on Judiciary and is a member of the House Oversight Committee. She lives in Providence and works in oriental rug restoration and sales at V. George Rustigian Rugs.
rhode island
1
0
0
0
1
0
an interview with The Providence Journal
Rep. Edith H. Ajello said, "Lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol." The verb choice and timing of Ajello’s comment proved crucial here. If she’d referred to how easily young people could purchase one or the other, and she’d said it in 2009, there wou...
0
lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol.
rep. edith h. ajello said, "lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol." the verb choice and timing of ajellos comment proved crucial here. if shed referred to how easily young people could purchase one or the other, and shed said it in 2009, there would ...
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4,310
1
Stimulus money funded a government board that made recommendations that would cost 378,000 jobs and $28.3 billion in sales.
September 15, 2011
children;health care
paul broun
U.S. House Rep. Paul Broun, a Republican, is from Athens. He represents Georgia's 10th congressional district.
georgia
1
2
3
4
8
1
a tweet
And since the guidelines are voluntary, companies could avoid implementing the bits they think would be too tough on their bottom lines. Or they could ignore them altogether. Chester, take heart. You still have a chance. We rate Broun’s .
0
stimulus money funded a government board that made recommendations that would cost 378,000 jobs and 28.3 billion in sales.
and since the guidelines are voluntary, companies could avoid implementing the bits they think would be too tough on their bottom lines. or they could ignore them altogether. chester, take heart. you still have a chance. we rate brouns .
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14,865
1
There are billboards in Central America in the Northern Triangle countries advertising how to grab a kid to get into the United States illegally.
July 19, 2018
immigration;homeland security
kirstjen nielsen
Kirstjen M. Nielsen was sworn-in as the sixth Secretary of Homeland Security on December 6, 2017.  Nielsen was nominated by President Donald Trump.
national
0
0
0
0
1
0
an interview
Nielsen said, "There are billboards in Central America in the Northern Triangle countries advertising how to grab a kid to get into the United States illegally." DHS did not provide any material to corroborate Nielsen’s . We did not find any , and experts who research immigration and have traveled to Central America (i...
0
there are billboards in central america in the northern triangle countries advertising how to grab a kid to get into the united states illegally.
nielsen said, "there are billboards in central america in the northern triangle countries advertising how to grab a kid to get into the united states illegally." dhs did not provide any material to corroborate nielsens . we did not find any , and experts who research immigration and have traveled to central america inc...
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15,534
0
Says law enforcement officials alerted the public to check the caps of bottled water for tampering because someone is injecting poison into them, and that a "few people already died in the Richmond area" as a result.
January 3, 2019
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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24
50
108
245
1,410
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a Facebook post
A rumor re-circulating on social media claims that law enforcement officials have asked people to check the caps of bottled water because someone is puncturing them to inject the water with poison. The warning message also said multiple people have already died as a result of the poisoning "in the Richmond area." There...
0
says law enforcement officials alerted the public to check the caps of bottled water for tampering because someone is injecting poison into them, and that a "few people already died in the richmond area" as a result.
a rumor recirculating on social media claims that law enforcement officials have asked people to check the caps of bottled water because someone is puncturing them to inject the water with poison. the warning message also said multiple people have already died as a result of the poisoning "in the richmond area." there ...
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12,292
5
Says GOP U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn "wants to eliminate the Department of Education" and jeopardize college funding for 320,000 Coloradans.
August 23, 2016
education
colorado democratic party
Colorado Democratic Party
colorado
1
0
0
0
0
0
a news release
Our Ruling The Colorado Democratic Party said Darryl Glenn "wants to eliminate the Department of Education and jeopardize Pell Grants and federal student loans for 320,000 Coloradans." Glenn has acknowledged he wants to abolish and defund the department, adding "there is no constitutional basis for the federal governme...
1
says gop u.s. senate candidate darryl glenn "wants to eliminate the department of education" and jeopardize college funding for 320,000 coloradans.
our ruling the colorado democratic party said darryl glenn "wants to eliminate the department of education and jeopardize pell grants and federal student loans for 320,000 coloradans." glenn has acknowledged he wants to abolish and defund the department, adding "there is no constitutional basis for the federal governme...
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23,142
1
Recent wildfires in Canada were simultaneously ignited using weapons.
June 8, 2023
fires;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
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a Facebook post
"A 1-degree Celsius increase in temperature amounts to about 12% more lightning. So, the warmer it gets as the climate heats up, the more triggers there are for fires to burn." The fires in Quebec were started by lightning, though humans are responsible for some other flames in the country via an improperly discarded c...
0
recent wildfires in canada were simultaneously ignited using weapons.
"a 1degree celsius increase in temperature amounts to about 12 more lightning. so, the warmer it gets as the climate heats up, the more triggers there are for fires to burn." the fires in quebec were started by lightning, though humans are responsible for some other flames in the country via an improperly discarded cig...
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12,581
4
Says the U.S. Attorney's Office said "that neither I nor my campaign had any idea what was going on" regarding my father's illegal campaign contributions. "And that's why they closed this case.
October 18, 2016
elections;legal issues
ami bera
Ami Bera is a Democrat who represents a California district that includes Sacramento in the U.S. House of Representatives.
california
0
1
1
1
0
0
a U.S. Congressional campaign debate
Rep. Bera’s statement that federal investigators said he and his campaign "had no idea what was going on" matches with Talbert’s May comments. Still, it’s not entirely clear why the case was closed. We don’t know for sure without an explanation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which declined to elaborate on the subjec...
1
says the u.s. attorney's office said "that neither i nor my campaign had any idea what was going on" regarding my father's illegal campaign contributions. "and that's why they closed this case.
rep. beras statement that federal investigators said he and his campaign "had no idea what was going on" matches with talberts may comments. still, its not entirely clear why the case was closed. we dont know for sure without an explanation from the u.s. attorneys office, which declined to elaborate on the subject. wh...
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13,921
1
Insurance companies "have made a fortune with Obamacare.
October 18, 2017
health care
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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a tweet
Trump said insurance companies have made a fortune with Obamacare. The White House cited the companies’ surging profits as proof. But just because insurers made billions since the time when the Affordable Care Act took effect, doesn’t mean that the ACA delivered those profits. Most of the companies had steep losses on ...
0
insurance companies "have made a fortune with obamacare.
trump said insurance companies have made a fortune with obamacare. the white house cited the companies surging profits as proof. but just because insurers made billions since the time when the affordable care act took effect, doesnt mean that the aca delivered those profits. most of the companies had steep losses on th...
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13,271
0
Tampa man loses testicles after trying to 'fill scuba tank with weed smoke.'
April 13, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
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53
233
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Internet posts
The sites we found all were privately registered through a domain service in Toronto . The privacy terms of FloridaSunPost.com and the related websites said they don’t guarantee "the information on this website is complete, , accurate or non-." We attempted to contact the sites’ owner through an online contact form, bu...
0
tampa man loses testicles after trying to 'fill scuba tank with weed smoke.'
the sites we found all were privately registered through a domain service in toronto . the privacy terms of floridasunpost.com and the related websites said they dont guarantee "the information on this website is complete, , accurate or non." we attempted to contact the sites owner through an online contact form, but d...
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12,619
2
Just like Donald Trump, David Jolly wants to outlaw a woman's right to choose.
October 12, 2016
abortion
dccc
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 
florida
0
0
0
3
1
0
a campaign ad
An ad from the DCCC said, "Just like Donald Trump, David Jolly wants to outlaw a woman's right to choose." Trump and Jolly both favor restrictions on abortion, but their views cannot be directly equated to outlawing all instances of abortion. Moreover, the , and the overall theme of the ad — that Jolly would be an ally...
0
just like donald trump, david jolly wants to outlaw a woman's right to choose.
an ad from the dccc said, "just like donald trump, david jolly wants to outlaw a woman's right to choose." trump and jolly both favor restrictions on abortion, but their views cannot be directly equated to outlawing all instances of abortion. moreover, the , and the overall theme of the ad that jolly would be an ally ...
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2,715
1
The payday loan industry "does not exist in a state like Minnesota.
November 13, 2010
financial regulation
glenn grothman
Republican Glenn Grothman, of the Town of Glenbeulah in Sheboygan County, was first elected to Congress in 2014 after serving 21 years in the Wisconsin Legislature. He represents the 6th Congressional District in east-central Wisconsin that includes all or parts of Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Win...
wisconsin
8
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6
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7
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a newspaper article
That means it’s time for the -O-Meter. State Sen. Glenn Grothman said Wisconsin’s neighbor to the west doesn’t have any payday lenders. He apparently thought it was and was trying to make a point that Wisconsin shouldn’t make it any easier for those businesses to operate.   We wouldn’t say Grothman was being snaky. B...
0
the payday loan industry "does not exist in a state like minnesota.
that means its time for the ometer. state sen. glenn grothman said wisconsins neighbor to the west doesnt have any payday lenders. he apparently thought it was and was trying to make a point that wisconsin shouldnt make it any easier for those businesses to operate.   we wouldnt say grothman was being snaky. but his ...
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4
The church Barack Obama belongs to has a "nonnegotiable commitment to Africa.
January 6, 2008
religion
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
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9
11
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107
null
But the e-mail implies there's something politically sinister about this and that it somehow supersedes a commitment to America. We find no for that contention. For these reasons, we rate the . UPDATE: Barack Obama resigned from Trinity United Church of Christ on May 31, 2008, after church pastor Jeremiah A. Wright J...
1
the church barack obama belongs to has a "nonnegotiable commitment to africa.
but the email implies there's something politically sinister about this and that it somehow supersedes a commitment to america. we find no for that contention. for these reasons, we rate the . update barack obama resigned from trinity united church of christ on may 31, 2008, after church pastor jeremiah a. wright jr....
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21,266
2
Ron Johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions like cancer, depression, pregnancy, diabetes—or even COVID.
April 1, 2022
health care;medicaid;medicare;public health
sarah godlewski
Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is Wisconsin’s thirty-sixth State Treasurer and serves as the state’s chief financial officer. Godlewski is a candidate for U.S. Senate.   Prior to serving, she was the co-founder of a multimillion dollar socially responsible investment firm called MaSa Partners that invests in early-stage b...
wisconsin
1
2
1
1
0
0
Twitter
Our ruling  Godlewski claimed Johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.  The senator did cast a vote in 2017 that would have opened the door for insurance companies to offer such plans, but still would have required them to offer other plans that did provide tha...
0
ron johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with preexisting conditions like cancer, depression, pregnancy, diabetesor even covid.
our ruling  godlewski claimed johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with preexisting conditions.  the senator did cast a vote in 2017 that would have opened the door for insurance companies to offer such plans, but still would have required them to offer other plans that did provide that...
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5
About 80 percent of (the manufacturing and agriculture) tax credit goes to claimants who are making $1 million or more.
February 17, 2019
economy;jobs;taxes
daniel riemer
State Rep. Daniel Riemer serves people of Milwaukee, West Allis, Greenfield, and West Milwaukee.
wisconsin
1
0
0
0
0
0
a TV interview
"Wisconsin has been robust (in job growth) but I think it’s even slower than the national average." Our rating Riemer said about 80 percent of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit goes to claimants making over $1 million or more a year. Data compiled by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau supports the . We ra...
1
about 80 percent of the manufacturing and agriculture tax credit goes to claimants who are making 1 million or more.
"wisconsin has been robust in job growth but i think its even slower than the national average." our rating riemer said about 80 percent of the manufacturing and agriculture credit goes to claimants making over 1 million or more a year. data compiled by the nonpartisan legislative fiscal bureau supports the . we rate t...
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8,345
3
The $18.8 billion in funding for K-12 education funding is the highest in Florida history and includes a record $10.6 billion in state funds.
January 27, 2014
education
rick scott
Rick Scott, a wealthy Florida businessman, was first elected Florida's 45th governor on Nov. 2, 2010 and re-elected Nov. 4, 2014. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is running for re-election in 2024.
florida
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36
42
42
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a press release about his education budget proposal
Scott said of his budget proposal that "the $18.8 billion in funding for K-12 education funding is the highest in Florida history and includes a record $10.6 billion in state funds." He is correct that both the sheer dollar total and the state’s portion are larger than in past years. However, per-pupil spending was hig...
1
the 18.8 billion in funding for k12 education funding is the highest in florida history and includes a record 10.6 billion in state funds.
scott said of his budget proposal that "the 18.8 billion in funding for k12 education funding is the highest in florida history and includes a record 10.6 billion in state funds." he is correct that both the sheer dollar total and the states portion are larger than in past years. however, perpupil spending was higher u...
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134
3
Obama spokesman Bill Burton says Clinton gave Bush "a blank check on a critical foreign policy issue.
October 21, 2007
foreign policy
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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null
But I don't think this resolution gives them a green light to do anything." But other analysts say that while the legislation may not appear to be a blank check, the Bush administration may try to use it that way. "I think it's sort of a stretch, but this administration has been known to make that stretch previously," ...
1
obama spokesman bill burton says clinton gave bush "a blank check on a critical foreign policy issue.
but i don't think this resolution gives them a green light to do anything." but other analysts say that while the legislation may not appear to be a blank check, the bush administration may try to use it that way. "i think it's sort of a stretch, but this administration has been known to make that stretch previously," ...
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7,098
3
Says we will pay the new chancellor "a basic salary of nearly $300,000 a year ... an amount that does not include the costs of this public employee's benefits, perks and living expenses for a lavish house, an upscale car, a spending allowance, and fine dining almost every day on the taxpayer dollar.
February 22, 2013
education
gene mcintyre
Keizer resident Gene McIntyre is a frequent guest columnist and letters writer to newspaper editors.
oregon
0
0
1
0
0
0
a guest column
But is it that Rose receives "a basic salary of nearly $300,000 a year" and "benefits, perks and living expenses for a lavish house, an upscale car, a spending allowance and fine dining almost every day on the taxpayer dollar" as McIntyre wrote in his column? Rose earns $260,004 in base salary -- not quite the $300,00...
1
says we will pay the new chancellor "a basic salary of nearly 300,000 a year ... an amount that does not include the costs of this public employee's benefits, perks and living expenses for a lavish house, an upscale car, a spending allowance, and fine dining almost every day on the taxpayer dollar.
but is it that rose receives "a basic salary of nearly 300,000 a year" and "benefits, perks and living expenses for a lavish house, an upscale car, a spending allowance and fine dining almost every day on the taxpayer dollar" as mcintyre wrote in his column? rose earns 260,004 in base salary not quite the 300,000 mci...
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16,278
1
Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "weeps over empty parking lot.
June 26, 2019
immigration;corrections and updates;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
4
13
35
53
711
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a Facebook post
A viral image of Ocasio-Cortez at a 2018 demonstration at a Texas town on the U.S.-Mexico border includes the caption, "AOC weeps over empty parking lot." Photographers at the scene who took photos of Ocasio-Cortez say she was not facing a parking lot. Rather she was just beyond the toll plaza for the Tornillo facility...
0
says alexandria ocasiocortez "weeps over empty parking lot.
a viral image of ocasiocortez at a 2018 demonstration at a texas town on the u.s.mexico border includes the caption, "aoc weeps over empty parking lot." photographers at the scene who took photos of ocasiocortez say she was not facing a parking lot. rather she was just beyond the toll plaza for the tornillo facility, a...
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1
In Mexico, they don't have birth certificates... they don't have registration cards for voters. They have one national ID.
January 27, 2011
immigration
pete gallego
Pete Gallego, initially elected to the Texas House in 1990, won election to the U.S. House in November 2012. He lost his re-election bid in 2014. In July 2018, he ran in a special election to represent Texas Senate District 19.
texas
2
2
2
1
1
0
an interview on "Capital Tonight"
As experts pointed out, the statement misfires on three fronts. Mexicans don’t have a "national ID card for everything," though a pilot project is under way to issue identity cards to minors. But the federal government issues voter IDs featuring each voter’s photo and other personal information. The government also iss...
0
in mexico, they don't have birth certificates... they don't have registration cards for voters. they have one national id.
as experts pointed out, the statement misfires on three fronts. mexicans dont have a "national id card for everything," though a pilot project is under way to issue identity cards to minors. but the federal government issues voter ids featuring each voters photo and other personal information. the government also issue...
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7,867
3
Among the nation's 51 largest metropolitan areas, Milwaukee is the "only one" where the poverty rate is more than "four times greater in the city than it is in the suburbs.
September 24, 2013
city budget;city government;income;jobs;poverty
tom barrett
Tom Barrett served as the 44th mayor of Milwaukee from 2004 until 2021. The mayoral position is non-partisan. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly (1984–1989), Wisconsin Senate (1989–1993) and U.S. House of Representatives (1993–2003). Barrett lost bids for govern...
wisconsin
3
5
9
2
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an interview
Our rating Barrett said that among the nation’s 51 largest metropolitan areas, Milwaukee is the "only one" where the poverty rate is more than "four times greater in the city than it is in the suburbs." Barrett was correct in citing 2010 census figures showing Milwaukee was the only large metro area with a poverty rati...
1
among the nation's 51 largest metropolitan areas, milwaukee is the "only one" where the poverty rate is more than "four times greater in the city than it is in the suburbs.
our rating barrett said that among the nations 51 largest metropolitan areas, milwaukee is the "only one" where the poverty rate is more than "four times greater in the city than it is in the suburbs." barrett was correct in citing 2010 census figures showing milwaukee was the only large metro area with a poverty ratio...
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10,495
3
134,000 (criminal) aliens have been released by the (Obama) administration in just the past two years.
July 9, 2015
immigration;crime;punditfact
hans von spakovsky
Hans von Spakovsky is a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation.
null
0
0
1
0
0
0
an article on the Heritage Foundation website
Von Spakovsky said that the Obama administration had released about 134,000 criminal aliens. There are several flaws in this statement. About half of von Spakovsky’s total, 66,000, involved convicted criminals who had completed their sentences but remained in custody pending deportation. For some large fraction of that...
1
134,000 criminal aliens have been released by the obama administration in just the past two years.
von spakovsky said that the obama administration had released about 134,000 criminal aliens. there are several flaws in this statement. about half of von spakovskys total, 66,000, involved convicted criminals who had completed their sentences but remained in custody pending deportation. for some large fraction of that ...
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0
NASA discovers THC on meteorite fragment.
February 23, 2021
facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
4
13
35
53
711
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a Facebook post
And we didn’t find any credible news stories corroborating the headline in the post. But it appears it’s been online for several years now. In 2016, High Times Magazine reported that it seemed to originate on a website that publishes news stories.  In the end, we found no that NASA discovered THC on a meteorite frag...
0
nasa discovers thc on meteorite fragment.
and we didnt find any credible news stories corroborating the headline in the post. but it appears its been online for several years now. in 2016, high times magazine reported that it seemed to originate on a website that publishes news stories.  in the end, we found no that nasa discovered thc on a meteorite fragme...
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568
2
John McCain intervened, which helped Airbus get that Pentagon contract.
June 9, 2008
ethics;military
campaign money watch
Campaign Money Watch is an independent political group known as a 527, after the section of the tax code that governs such groups.
national
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It wasn't his call. "Intervening" is a subjective term. Some would say two letters arguing against subsidy disputes not being included in the bid competition constitutes intervening. But to imply those letters swung the contract in Airbus' favor overstates McCain's influence. We rate the .  
0
john mccain intervened, which helped airbus get that pentagon contract.
it wasn't his call. "intervening" is a subjective term. some would say two letters arguing against subsidy disputes not being included in the bid competition constitutes intervening. but to imply those letters swung the contract in airbus' favor overstates mccain's influence. we rate the .
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2
On the first day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, the CEO of Twitter resigned, the CEO of Walmart resigned, the CEO of CNBC resigned
November 30, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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A Facebook post says, "On the first day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, the CEO of Twitter resigned, the CEO of Walmart resigned, the CEO of CNBC resigned." The chief executive officer of Twitter resigned on Nov. 29, the day the Maxwell trial began. He was under pressure from investors to do so, and we did not find any...
0
on the first day of the ghislaine maxwell trial, the ceo of twitter resigned, the ceo of walmart resigned, the ceo of cnbc resigned
a facebook post says, "on the first day of the ghislaine maxwell trial, the ceo of twitter resigned, the ceo of walmart resigned, the ceo of cnbc resigned." the chief executive officer of twitter resigned on nov. 29, the day the maxwell trial began. he was under pressure from investors to do so, and we did not find any...
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Says North Carolinians are "already paying for" Medicaid expansion, even though the state hasn't expanded Medicaid.
January 19, 2017
health care;medicaid;poverty;states;taxes
roy cooper
Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is the governor of North Carolina. Previously he was the attorney general, a state senator and a state representative.
north carolina
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a speech to business leaders
Roy Cooper said North Carolinians are "already paying for" Medicaid expansion, even though the state hasn’t expanded Medicaid. He was arguing for the state to go ahead and accept the expansion. He’s right that North Carolinians are already paying into the program, via federal taxes. Yet what he doesn’t mention is that ...
1
says north carolinians are "already paying for" medicaid expansion, even though the state hasn't expanded medicaid.
roy cooper said north carolinians are "already paying for" medicaid expansion, even though the state hasnt expanded medicaid. he was arguing for the state to go ahead and accept the expansion. hes right that north carolinians are already paying into the program, via federal taxes. yet what he doesnt mention is that the...
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8,253
4
Marriage "decreases the probability of child poverty by 82 percent.
January 8, 2014
children;families;marriage;poverty
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
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a speech
Rubio said that marriage "decreases the probability of child poverty by 82 percent." Our research suggests that a more current and more accurate statistic to back up his would be a decrease of 71 percent. That’s lower, but not dramatically so. We rate his .
1
marriage "decreases the probability of child poverty by 82 percent.
rubio said that marriage "decreases the probability of child poverty by 82 percent." our research suggests that a more current and more accurate statistic to back up his would be a decrease of 71 percent. thats lower, but not dramatically so. we rate his .
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10,019
5
Already this calendar year, since January 1, we have had more than 20,000 people come across the border, apprehended, unauthorized.
February 22, 2015
immigration;criminal justice;crime
greg abbott
Greg Abbott won election as governor of Texas in November 2014, carrying 59 percent of the vote. Abbott was re-elected in 2018. Abbott, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court, served three terms as the state's attorney general before being succeeded by Ken Paxton in early 2015.
texas
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an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation"
Discussing the security of the Texas-Mexico border, Abbott said since Jan. 1, 2015, "we have had more than 20,000 people come across the border, apprehended, unauthorized." State-provided figures indicate nearly 22,000 apprehensions by the Border Patrol from January through mid-February 2015. We didn't gather sufficien...
1
already this calendar year, since january 1, we have had more than 20,000 people come across the border, apprehended, unauthorized.
discussing the security of the texasmexico border, abbott said since jan. 1, 2015, "we have had more than 20,000 people come across the border, apprehended, unauthorized." stateprovided figures indicate nearly 22,000 apprehensions by the border patrol from january through midfebruary 2015. we didn't gather sufficient d...
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1,200
3
There were more people at the Air and Space Museum" than at a rally against the health care bills.
November 9, 2009
health care;pundits
bob beckel
Bob Beckel is a former Democratic consultant and current Fox News co-host of "The Five."
national
1
0
1
0
1
0
Sean Hannity's show on Fox News
So, in the absence of an official count, we'll take McPhail's lead and give Allen's methodology some credence. That means the number of people attending the rally and visiting the Air and Space Museum was about the same. If he's right, it's by just a small margin. If he's , it's also by a small margin. So we find Becke...
1
there were more people at the air and space museum" than at a rally against the health care bills.
so, in the absence of an official count, we'll take mcphail's lead and give allen's methodology some credence. that means the number of people attending the rally and visiting the air and space museum was about the same. if he's right, it's by just a small margin. if he's , it's also by a small margin. so we find becke...
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15,651
0
Racist picture of Democrat North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper emerges just days after he called on Ralph Northam to resign - DAILY MAIL.
February 7, 2019
fake news
jacob wohl
Jacob Wohl is an active supporter of President Donald Trump on social media.
north carolina
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We rate this . This story was produced by the North Carolina Fact-Checking Project, a partnership of McClatchy Carolinas, the Duke University Reporters’ Lab and PolitiFact. The NC Local News Lab Fund and the International Center for Journalists provide support for the project, which shares fact-checks with newsrooms st...
0
racist picture of democrat north carolina governor roy cooper emerges just days after he called on ralph northam to resign daily mail.
we rate this . this story was produced by the north carolina factchecking project, a partnership of mcclatchy carolinas, the duke university reporters lab and politifact. the nc local news lab fund and the international center for journalists provide support for the project, which shares factchecks with newsrooms state...
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3,382
3
I have the No. 1 show on NBC.
April 7, 2011
candidate biography;pop culture
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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an interview on NBC's "Today" show
"It’s ," Berman said. "His show is doing well for NBC, but it’s not the No. 1." So Trump's boast needs some context. He's right for the most recent ratings, but not for the season overall. We find his .
1
i have the no. 1 show on nbc.
"its ," berman said. "his show is doing well for nbc, but its not the no. 1." so trump's boast needs some context. he's right for the most recent ratings, but not for the season overall. we find his .
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4,041
3
The average Republican voter thinks there should be some revenue as part of this deal.
July 31, 2011
federal budget;polls and public opinion;pundits;this week - abc news;taxes
paul krugman
Paul Krugman is a columnist for the New York Times and professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2008. He describes himself as liberal.
national
8
4
3
0
3
0
on "This Week with Christiane Amanpour."
Nevertheless, the polling results are still conflicted. While we can point to several polls that support Krugman's statement, we can also point to some that refute it. Of the six polls we looked at, three polls showed Republicans favored a package that included some tax revenues, two polls showed opposition, and one po...
1
the average republican voter thinks there should be some revenue as part of this deal.
nevertheless, the polling results are still conflicted. while we can point to several polls that support krugman's statement, we can also point to some that refute it. of the six polls we looked at, three polls showed republicans favored a package that included some tax revenues, two polls showed opposition, and one po...
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6,730
4
November 2012 was "a record year of turnout. More people voted before Election Day using absentee ballots and voting early than ever before in our history.
November 9, 2012
elections
ken detzner
Ken Detzner was appointed Secretary of State in February 2012 by Gov. Rick Scott. He was previously appointed to the same position by then Gov. Jeb Bush in 2003.
florida
0
1
0
0
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a CNN interview
As he was grilled about Florida’s long lines, Detzner said, "The turnout was unprecedented. It was a record year of turnout. More people voted before Election Day using absentee ballots and voting early than ever before in our history." He’s right that the sheer number of voters was a record, at 8.5 million. Also, he's...
1
november 2012 was "a record year of turnout. more people voted before election day using absentee ballots and voting early than ever before in our history.
as he was grilled about floridas long lines, detzner said, "the turnout was unprecedented. it was a record year of turnout. more people voted before election day using absentee ballots and voting early than ever before in our history." hes right that the sheer number of voters was a record, at 8.5 million. also, he's r...
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5,635
2
Lloyd Doggett "made millions off companies like Bank of America while they took taxpayer bailout money.
May 20, 2012
candidate biography;economy;financial regulation
sylvia romo
Sylvia Romo, the Bexar County tax assessor-collector, sought a U.S. House seat created as a result of the sate's population gains from 2000 to 2010. The former member of the Texas House lost to Lloyd Doggett of Austin in the 2012 Democratic primary.
texas
0
0
0
1
0
0
a campaign mailer
. In her mailer, Romo says Doggett "made millions off companies like Bank of America while they took taxpayer bailout money." We think it’s most reasonable to read Romo’s "while" as meaning Doggett made the millions at the same time companies took the bailout aid. That in mind, Doggett’s overall net worth may have clim...
0
lloyd doggett "made millions off companies like bank of america while they took taxpayer bailout money.
. in her mailer, romo says doggett "made millions off companies like bank of america while they took taxpayer bailout money." we think its most reasonable to read romos "while" as meaning doggett made the millions at the same time companies took the bailout aid. that in mind, doggetts overall net worth may have climbed...
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22,592
1
The officers who beat Tyre Nichols targeted him because he was "allegedly dating" one of their wives.
February 26, 2023
criminal justice;crime;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
108
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1,410
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a post
A Facebook post claimed that the officers who beat Nichols before he died targeted him because he was "allegedly dating" one officer’s wife.   Investigators have not released a clear motive for the officers’ actions and the officers’ attorneys also have not commented. PolitiFact found no to substantiate the claims tha...
0
the officers who beat tyre nichols targeted him because he was "allegedly dating" one of their wives.
a facebook post claimed that the officers who beat nichols before he died targeted him because he was "allegedly dating" one officers wife.   investigators have not released a clear motive for the officers actions and the officers attorneys also have not commented. politifact found no to substantiate the claims that n...
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10,211
1
Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation.
April 27, 2015
ethics;homeland security;foreign policy;punditfact
joe scarborough
Joe Scarborough, a former Republican congressman from Florida, is the host of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC. He is a lawyer with Beggs and Lane, the oldest firm in Florida and a former publisher and editor of "The Florida Sun," a newspaper.
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a segment on 'Morning Joe'
Scarborough was trying to recall the details of a news story about Clinton Foundation donations from foreign governments when he brought up Algeria’s donation to the foundation to try getting off the "terror list." There are parts about the donations that may not look good for Clinton. Maybe it becomes a legal problem,...
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algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the clinton foundation.
scarborough was trying to recall the details of a news story about clinton foundation donations from foreign governments when he brought up algerias donation to the foundation to try getting off the "terror list." there are parts about the donations that may not look good for clinton. maybe it becomes a legal problem, ...
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Says every time someone purchases a Bang energy drink, a portion of the money is donated to help re-elect Donald Trump and "goes to the fund campaign for MAGA!
August 5, 2019
campaign finance;corporations;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Your brilliance has fueled the most epic turn of events in the history of politics. God bless the inevitable – Trump wins! #TrumpAddress I LOVE MY PRESIDENT @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸❤️ It can be argued that the energy drink’s sales may have boosted the amount the parent company chose to donate and could help fuel future do...
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says every time someone purchases a bang energy drink, a portion of the money is donated to help reelect donald trump and "goes to the fund campaign for maga!
your brilliance has fueled the most epic turn of events in the history of politics. god bless the inevitable trump wins! trumpaddress i love my president it can be argued that the energy drinks sales may have boosted the amount the parent company chose to donate and could help fuel future donations, but it is to sa...
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18 percent of our land in our state right now is either federally, state or county owned for conservation purposes.
May 15, 2013
environment;animals;recreation
alberta darling
Wisconsin state Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, served in the state Assembly from 1990 to 1992 and has served in the state Senate since 1992. She survived a recall election in August 2011 by defeating state Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay).
wisconsin
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a legislative meeting
To be sure, the total percentage of land in Wisconsin set aside for conservation is actually somewhat higher, because neither the fiscal bureau nor the DNR attempted to count how many acres of conservation land are owned by tribes, municipalities or private entities. But Darling’s was strictly on federal, state and co...
1
18 percent of our land in our state right now is either federally, state or county owned for conservation purposes.
to be sure, the total percentage of land in wisconsin set aside for conservation is actually somewhat higher, because neither the fiscal bureau nor the dnr attempted to count how many acres of conservation land are owned by tribes, municipalities or private entities. but darlings was strictly on federal, state and cou...
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1
Philadelphia is "clouding the vote counting in a shroud of darkness.
November 5, 2020
elections;texas
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
pennsylvania
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a Fox News interview
Cruz said Philadelphia is "clouding the vote counting in a shroud of darkness." That’s not the case. A judge ruled to let election observers watch the count from closer up, but representatives from both parties have been allowed to observe the process all along. The counting is also being streamed live online. We rate ...
0
philadelphia is "clouding the vote counting in a shroud of darkness.
cruz said philadelphia is "clouding the vote counting in a shroud of darkness." thats not the case. a judge ruled to let election observers watch the count from closer up, but representatives from both parties have been allowed to observe the process all along. the counting is also being streamed live online. we rate c...
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The claim that 97 percent of scientists believe humans are causing climate change has been debunked by the "head" of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "That number was pulled out of thin air.
August 28, 2015
climate change;corrections and updates;polls and public opinion;science
rick santorum
Rick Santorum is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. He is a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania and was a Republican presidential candidate in 2012.
national
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an interview with Bill Maher
Santorum said, "The 97 percent figure that’s thrown around, the head of the UN IPC (sic) said that number was pulled out of thin air. It was based on a survey of 77 scientists." Santorum’s confuses several points. First, the critic of the 97 percent he’s referring to isn’t the "head" of the UN’s climate panel, but an ...
0
the claim that 97 percent of scientists believe humans are causing climate change has been debunked by the "head" of the united nations intergovernmental panel on climate change. "that number was pulled out of thin air.
santorum said, "the 97 percent figure thats thrown around, the head of the un ipc sic said that number was pulled out of thin air. it was based on a survey of 77 scientists." santorums confuses several points. first, the critic of the 97 percent hes referring to isnt the "head" of the uns climate panel, but an economi...
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