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13,573
0
Says two of U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi's daughters were arrested for smuggling drugs.
July 6, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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18
24
53
233
396
a series of Internet posts
The grand finale is a July 9 post on TheLastLineOfDefense.org under the headline, "Liberal troll paid $100K for Nancy Pelosi drug bust hoax." The post said George Soros paid the author to fool people for his own amusement, but that "in the end, everyone knows Pelosi is guilty and (Hillary) Clinton is behind everything....
0
says two of u.s. rep. nancy pelosi's daughters were arrested for smuggling drugs.
the grand finale is a july 9 post on thelastlineofdefense.org under the headline, "liberal troll paid 100k for nancy pelosi drug bust hoax." the post said george soros paid the author to fool people for his own amusement, but that "in the end, everyone knows pelosi is guilty and hillary clinton is behind everything." d...
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1
Nevada is "still a state that is 80 percent white voters.
February 9, 2016
elections;race and ethnicity
brian fallon
Brian Fallon is a spokesman for Hillary Clinton.
nevada
0
0
0
0
1
0
a MSNBC interview
A Clinton campaign spokesman claimed that Nevada is a state with "80 percent white voters." Even looking at the best-case scenario, it’s difficult to imagine a sudden reversal in the trend of  increasing minority voter participation in Nevada elections. Given past turnout levels and the ethnic makeup of the state, the ...
0
nevada is "still a state that is 80 percent white voters.
a clinton campaign spokesman claimed that nevada is a state with "80 percent white voters." even looking at the bestcase scenario, its difficult to imagine a sudden reversal in the trend of  increasing minority voter participation in nevada elections. given past turnout levels and the ethnic makeup of the state, the o...
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0
Says 20 million Chinese converted to Islam after it's proven that the coronavirus doesn't affect Muslims.
February 18, 2020
china;islam;public health;religion;coronavirus
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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a YouTube post
But even if the footage followed the outbreak, Muslims are not immune to COVID-19, as the Facebook post claims.  After China, Iran has emerged as the second focal point for the spread of COVID-19, the New York Times reported on Feb. 24 . "The Middle East is in many ways the perfect place to spawn a pandemic, experts s...
0
says 20 million chinese converted to islam after it's proven that the coronavirus doesn't affect muslims.
but even if the footage followed the outbreak, muslims are not immune to covid19, as the facebook post claims.  after china, iran has emerged as the second focal point for the spread of covid19, the new york times reported on feb. 24 . "the middle east is in many ways the perfect place to spawn a pandemic, experts say...
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19,028
0
Says the new coronavirus vaccines contain toxic ingredients and are more dangerous than getting COVID-19.
December 15, 2020
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post that makes several unsubstantiated claims about the new coronavirus vaccines says the shots contain toxic ingredients and are more dangerous than getting COVID-19. This is bogus. The ingredient lists for the vaccines do not include any of the "toxic" contents listed in the post, and the leading vaccines...
0
says the new coronavirus vaccines contain toxic ingredients and are more dangerous than getting covid19.
a facebook post that makes several unsubstantiated claims about the new coronavirus vaccines says the shots contain toxic ingredients and are more dangerous than getting covid19. this is bogus. the ingredient lists for the vaccines do not include any of the "toxic" contents listed in the post, and the leading vaccines ...
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1
I am every year the No.1 pick of all of the law enforcement agencies within Texas.
August 3, 2013
candidate biography;criminal justice;crime
david dewhurst
David Dewhurst, the former state land commissioner, was initially elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 2002. He lost his 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and lost his bid for re-nomination in 2014.
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a telephone call to the Allen, Texas, police department
Dewhurst said  that "every year, I'm the No.1 pick of all the law enforcement agencies in Texas." This declaration falters in substantive ways. Law enforcement agencies do not rank elected officials against one another in any way. Nor do law enforcement advocacy groups, though Dewhurst has drawn multiple re-election en...
0
i am every year the no.1 pick of all of the law enforcement agencies within texas.
dewhurst said  that "every year, i'm the no.1 pick of all the law enforcement agencies in texas." this declaration falters in substantive ways. law enforcement agencies do not rank elected officials against one another in any way. nor do law enforcement advocacy groups, though dewhurst has drawn multiple reelection end...
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13,698
0
The United States ended slavery around the world, and maybe we should get some credit for that, too.
August 15, 2017
history;punditfact
tucker carlson
Tucker Carlson was a Fox News pundit until his departure in April 2023.
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5
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comments on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'
Carlson said, "The United States ended slavery around the world, and maybe we should get some credit for that, too." The practice of treating other human beings as property that can be forced into labor continued as official policy for more than decades in Cuba and Brazil after the Civil War. Historians said slavery co...
0
the united states ended slavery around the world, and maybe we should get some credit for that, too.
carlson said, "the united states ended slavery around the world, and maybe we should get some credit for that, too." the practice of treating other human beings as property that can be forced into labor continued as official policy for more than decades in cuba and brazil after the civil war. historians said slavery co...
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3
ALERT: Massive Easter Egg Recall Leaves MILLIONS Of Children In Danger- THROW THEM AWAY- They WILL Kill Your Kids.
February 8, 2018
consumer safety;fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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24
53
233
396
a blog post
Consumers can still follow up on Target’s 2017 recall for the described Easter egg toys, the commission said. Target did issue a recall for Easter egg toys. But it did so last year. While recalls generally don’t expire, it seems clear to us that by reposting this story, news24fresh.info is trying to trick people into t...
1
alert massive easter egg recall leaves millions of children in danger throw them away they will kill your kids.
consumers can still follow up on targets 2017 recall for the described easter egg toys, the commission said. target did issue a recall for easter egg toys. but it did so last year. while recalls generally dont expire, it seems clear to us that by reposting this story, news24fresh.info is trying to trick people into thi...
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14,384
1
Says Beto O'Rourke wants "open borders and wants to take our guns.
March 6, 2018
immigration;corrections and updates;terrorism;guns
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...
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an audio ad distributed to news organizations
Cruz says in his song that O’Rourke wants "open borders and wants to take our guns." O’Rourke opposes President Trump’s avowed U.S.-Mexico border wall and also maintains that existing fencing he opposed in the first place doesn’t make us safer. But we didn’t spot that O’Rourke wants U.S. borders open without restricti...
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says beto o'rourke wants "open borders and wants to take our guns.
cruz says in his song that orourke wants "open borders and wants to take our guns." orourke opposes president trumps avowed u.s.mexico border wall and also maintains that existing fencing he opposed in the first place doesnt make us safer. but we didnt spot that orourke wants u.s. borders open without restriction. oro...
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16,710
1
Says Marie Yovanovitch was "dishonest" when she claimed under oath that she never personally responded to an email from a Democratic staffer. But "in fact, it turns out that she did respond.
November 7, 2019
impeachment
tucker carlson
Tucker Carlson was a Fox News pundit until his departure in April 2023.
national
0
1
1
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12
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Tucker Carlson Tonight
"  Yovanovitch, based on the transcript that Carlson and others have access to, made no such . Yovanovitch never said she didn’t respond to the staffer. Yovanovitch did say she did not respond to a second email. But she alluded to replying to an initial email. We rate Carlson’s .
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says marie yovanovitch was "dishonest" when she claimed under oath that she never personally responded to an email from a democratic staffer. but "in fact, it turns out that she did respond.
"  yovanovitch, based on the transcript that carlson and others have access to, made no such . yovanovitch never said she didnt respond to the staffer. yovanovitch did say she did not respond to a second email. but she alluded to replying to an initial email. we rate carlsons .
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A photo shows Donald Trump embracing Jeffrey Epstein in the back of a limousine.
June 27, 2020
candidate biography;corrections and updates;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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That’s because it’s a poorly doctored photo — you can see Ivanka Trump’s hair spilling out from behind Epstein’s face. The original image is from 1995 and shows the future president with his then-13-year-old daughter.  This isn’t the first photo of Donald and Ivanka Trump that has been manipulated in connection with E...
0
a photo shows donald trump embracing jeffrey epstein in the back of a limousine.
thats because its a poorly doctored photo you can see ivanka trumps hair spilling out from behind epsteins face. the original image is from 1995 and shows the future president with his then13yearold daughter.  this isnt the first photo of donald and ivanka trump that has been manipulated in connection with epstein. i...
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We pay far more for health care than any other country in the world, yet we have far worse outcomes than any other country in the world.
March 10, 2019
health care;public health
tulsi gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard is a representative of Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District. Elected to the office in 2012, Gabbard is the first Samoan-American and first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress. She was re-elected in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Gabbard has also been in active service for more than the past 10 years and has served in ...
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Gabbard says: "We pay far more for health care than any other country in the world, yet we have far worse outcomes than any other country in the world." The United States spends more on health care — per capita or as a percentage of gross national product — than similarly large and wealthy countries. And compared to ot...
1
we pay far more for health care than any other country in the world, yet we have far worse outcomes than any other country in the world.
gabbard says "we pay far more for health care than any other country in the world, yet we have far worse outcomes than any other country in the world." the united states spends more on health care per capita or as a percentage of gross national product than similarly large and wealthy countries. and compared to other...
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2
Says the large trade deficit with Japan stems from them sending "millions of cars," while "we send them wheat," but the deficit is "changing rapidly.
August 13, 2019
trade
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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Pennsylvania
Trump talked about U.S.-Japan trade in terms of Americans buying Japanese cars while the Japanese bought American wheat. He also said the trade deficit is changing rapidly. Trump distorted the actual trade relations in many ways. While he was reasonably correct on the scale of cars imported to the United States, he cas...
0
says the large trade deficit with japan stems from them sending "millions of cars," while "we send them wheat," but the deficit is "changing rapidly.
trump talked about u.s.japan trade in terms of americans buying japanese cars while the japanese bought american wheat. he also said the trade deficit is changing rapidly. trump distorted the actual trade relations in many ways. while he was reasonably correct on the scale of cars imported to the united states, he cast...
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5,946
4
The U.S. initially had three federal felonies: treason, piracy, and counterfeiting securities and money.
July 2, 2012
history
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 radio debate
How do we rule? Broun’s list was a dozen or so crimes short. But his overarching point is correct. When America was in its infancy, very few federal crimes existed. Broun earns a .
1
the u.s. initially had three federal felonies treason, piracy, and counterfeiting securities and money.
how do we rule? brouns list was a dozen or so crimes short. but his overarching point is correct. when america was in its infancy, very few federal crimes existed. broun earns a .
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9,276
2
Congress is on "vacation.
August 2, 2014
congress
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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165
163
71
71
9
a Saturday broadcast address
Obama said Congress is on "vacation." Hypocrisy aside -- Obama was about to go on vacation himself just a week later -- he’s stretching it on the terminology. During Congress’ August recess -- mandated by a 1970 law -- lawmakers aren’t debating matters on the floor of the House or Senate. But even if they take some dog...
0
congress is on "vacation.
obama said congress is on "vacation." hypocrisy aside obama was about to go on vacation himself just a week later hes stretching it on the terminology. during congress august recess mandated by a 1970 law lawmakers arent debating matters on the floor of the house or senate. but even if they take some dog days off, ...
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1,120
1
Medicare officials have treated Humana and AARP inconsistently on how they can communicate with seniors.
September 22, 2009
health care;medicare
house republican conference
House Republicans are represented by the House Republican Conference.
national
0
1
4
0
3
1
an article on its Web site
Humana, on the other hand, is mailing people using personal information it receives as a government contractor. UnitedHealth would be bound by similar rules. We find that the House Republican Conference is off base when it claims that the CMS and the Obama administration have two different standards for AARP and Humana...
0
medicare officials have treated humana and aarp inconsistently on how they can communicate with seniors.
humana, on the other hand, is mailing people using personal information it receives as a government contractor. unitedhealth would be bound by similar rules. we find that the house republican conference is off base when it claims that the cms and the obama administration have two different standards for aarp and humana...
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5,404
2
This rule could prevent children under 18 from using such tools as a power screwdriver, a milking machine or something as simple as a wheelbarrow on the family farm . . .
March 22, 2012
agriculture;children;labor
lamar alexander
Lamar Alexander is the senior senator from Tennessee.
tennessee
2
0
2
1
2
0
a press release
The proposed rules could limit the kinds of potentially dangerous work children might perform on "family" farms owned by someone else’s family. To make their point, however, Alexander and many others are not mentioning the parental exemption and then using examples of some activities the labor department says are not t...
0
this rule could prevent children under 18 from using such tools as a power screwdriver, a milking machine or something as simple as a wheelbarrow on the family farm . . .
the proposed rules could limit the kinds of potentially dangerous work children might perform on "family" farms owned by someone elses family. to make their point, however, alexander and many others are not mentioning the parental exemption and then using examples of some activities the labor department says are not th...
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4,297
1
Says he "got lobbied" by a woman with late-stage cancer about vaccinating Texas girls against a virus that can cause cervical cancer.
September 22, 2011
health care;public health
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
26
24
43
30
31
18
Orlando
Our ruling: Perry had an ally in Heather Burcham in 2007, but only after he issued his order. In the debate, in contrast, Perry brought up Burcham’s heartfelt advocacy while not speaking to criticism he had been lobbied into the order by a former aide representing a drug company. His statement misled by creating the im...
0
says he "got lobbied" by a woman with latestage cancer about vaccinating texas girls against a virus that can cause cervical cancer.
our ruling perry had an ally in heather burcham in 2007, but only after he issued his order. in the debate, in contrast, perry brought up burchams heartfelt advocacy while not speaking to criticism he had been lobbied into the order by a former aide representing a drug company. his statement misled by creating the impr...
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5,934
4
Says no city comparable in size to Austin or smaller was broken into as many congressional districts.
May 30, 2012
congress;redistricting
daniel rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez of Seguin asked PolitiFact Texas to check his own claim.
texas
0
1
0
0
0
0
an email to PolitiFact Texas
Among 11 cities of comparable size to Austin or smaller, only Fort Worth -- with five House districts -- comes close to experiencing the slice-up of the Texas capital, whose residents are spread among six districts. But Fort Worth voters appear to control one district and might control another. Austin’s Democratic majo...
1
says no city comparable in size to austin or smaller was broken into as many congressional districts.
among 11 cities of comparable size to austin or smaller, only fort worth with five house districts comes close to experiencing the sliceup of the texas capital, whose residents are spread among six districts. but fort worth voters appear to control one district and might control another. austins democratic majority w...
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11,743
3
Amendment 2 will put almost 2,000 pot shops in Florida ... more pot shops than Walmart and Walgreens combined.
May 16, 2016
florida amendments;marijuana
vote no on 2
The Vote No on 2 campaign opposes United for Care's proposed 2016 constitutional amendment that would allow medical marijuana in Florida. The campaign is funded by the Drug Free Florida Committee, an anti-drug group started in 2014 by longtime GOP fundraiser Mel Sembler and his wife, Betty, with financial backing from ...
florida
0
0
2
1
0
0
a video
Vote No On 2 said, "Amendment 2 will put almost 2,000 pot shops in Florida ... more pot shops than Walmart and Walgreens combined." The state health department did project 1,993 medical marijuana dispensaries would be needed to serve potential patients, based on data from Colorado compared with Florida. That is more th...
1
amendment 2 will put almost 2,000 pot shops in florida ... more pot shops than walmart and walgreens combined.
vote no on 2 said, "amendment 2 will put almost 2,000 pot shops in florida ... more pot shops than walmart and walgreens combined." the state health department did project 1,993 medical marijuana dispensaries would be needed to serve potential patients, based on data from colorado compared with florida. that is more th...
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13,691
3
Foxconn tax break could exceed $1 million per job.
August 14, 2017
corporations;jobs;state budget;technology;taxes
jennifer shilling
Jennifer Shilling, a Democrat from La Crosse in western Wisconsin, was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 2000 and served there until winning election to the state Senate in 2011. Democrats elected her as their Senate leader in 2014.
wisconsin
1
2
1
1
1
0
a press release
Our rating Shilling said about a $3 billion incentive package being offered by the State of Wisconsin: "Foxconn tax break could exceed $1 million per job." We found in a previous fact check that the state would not be paying Foxconn $3 billion for 3,000 jobs -- or $1 million per job -- because the full $3 billion would...
1
foxconn tax break could exceed 1 million per job.
our rating shilling said about a 3 billion incentive package being offered by the state of wisconsin "foxconn tax break could exceed 1 million per job." we found in a previous fact check that the state would not be paying foxconn 3 billion for 3,000 jobs or 1 million per job because the full 3 billion would be paid o...
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13,282
4
Says the T.R.U.M.P. Act, which would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in North Carolina, "has a lot of support – by a majority of North Carolinians and members of both parties.
April 5, 2017
bipartisanship;candidate biography;elections;states;transparency;taxes
jay chaudhuri
Jay Chaudhuri is a Democratic member of the N.C. Senate who represents parts of Raleigh and Cary.
north carolina
1
1
0
0
0
0
an interview explaining his bill
Sen. Jay Chaudhuri proposed a bill that would require future presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to get onto North Carolina’s ballot. The bill was clearly aimed at Republican President Donald Trump, but Chaudhuri said it "has a lot of support – by a majority of North Carolinians and members of...
1
says the t.r.u.m.p. act, which would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in north carolina, "has a lot of support by a majority of north carolinians and members of both parties.
sen. jay chaudhuri proposed a bill that would require future presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to get onto north carolinas ballot. the bill was clearly aimed at republican president donald trump, but chaudhuri said it "has a lot of support by a majority of north carolinians and members of b...
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19,593
1
Coca-Cola, Ben & Jerry's and other companies support rioting.
April 13, 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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a Facebook post
He said "we stand with those seeking justice and equality." His only mention of violence was violence that stems from racism. He didn’t say he supports rioting.  While Coca-Cola and other companies have spoken out in support of BLM, we found no that they support rioting.  We rate that . 
0
cocacola, ben jerry's and other companies support rioting.
he said "we stand with those seeking justice and equality." his only mention of violence was violence that stems from racism. he didnt say he supports rioting.  while cocacola and other companies have spoken out in support of blm, we found no that they support rioting.  we rate that .
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17,940
2
Says "Joe Biden supported the Castro regime and meeting with Maduro.
June 28, 2020
foreign policy
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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42
42
38
8
an interview
Scott said, "Joe Biden supported the Castro regime and meeting with Maduro." Scott pointed to Biden’s statements in April that he would engage with Cuba, as Obama did. But Scott ignores that Biden has repeatedly criticized Cuba’s human rights record. Experts told us that Biden’s plan to engage Cuba doesn’t mean he supp...
0
says "joe biden supported the castro regime and meeting with maduro.
scott said, "joe biden supported the castro regime and meeting with maduro." scott pointed to bidens statements in april that he would engage with cuba, as obama did. but scott ignores that biden has repeatedly criticized cubas human rights record. experts told us that bidens plan to engage cuba doesnt mean he supports...
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5,843
3
Statistics show that more people at this time telecommute than they ride carpools, mass transit, bicycle or walk.
June 12, 2012
transportation
debbie dooley
Debbie Dooley is the Georgia Tea Party Patriots state coordinator
georgia
0
1
1
0
1
0
a speech
She meant to say only 2 percent offer those classes daily. Obama  got a on the -O-Meter. In this case, Dooley’s overall thrust of her statement is correct. But including carpools into the mix takes it down a notch or two on the -O-Meter. Our ruling: .
1
statistics show that more people at this time telecommute than they ride carpools, mass transit, bicycle or walk.
she meant to say only 2 percent offer those classes daily. obama  got a on the ometer. in this case, dooleys overall thrust of her statement is correct. but including carpools into the mix takes it down a notch or two on the ometer. our ruling .
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3
Jim Renacci supports a national sales tax of 23 percent.
August 9, 2010
federal budget;message machine 2010;taxes
afscme
AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is the largest public employee and health care workers union in the United States.
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He’s been consistent in endorsing the Fair Tax plan with caveats: The plan must address the potential negative consequences of implementing it and the plan has to produce a net tax decrease, a point he’s made on his Web site from the beginning of his campaign. "While I believe that a form of "consumption tax" or "fair ...
1
jim renacci supports a national sales tax of 23 percent.
hes been consistent in endorsing the fair tax plan with caveats the plan must address the potential negative consequences of implementing it and the plan has to produce a net tax decrease, a point hes made on his web site from the beginning of his campaign. "while i believe that a form of "consumption tax" or "fair tax...
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2
I want clean air. I want crystal clean water. And we've got it. We've got the cleanest country in the planet right now.
August 21, 2018
environment;water
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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Trump said, "I want clean air. I want crystal clean water. And we’ve got it. We’ve got the cleanest country in the planet right now." No ranking places the United States at the top of their list for cleanliness. The United States has ample room to improve on air quality when it comes to other developed democracies. Whi...
0
i want clean air. i want crystal clean water. and we've got it. we've got the cleanest country in the planet right now.
trump said, "i want clean air. i want crystal clean water. and weve got it. weve got the cleanest country in the planet right now." no ranking places the united states at the top of their list for cleanliness. the united states has ample room to improve on air quality when it comes to other developed democracies. while...
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1
I was always labeled as one of the most liberal members of the United States Congress.
May 1, 2019
congress;voting record
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Biden said, "I was always labeled as one of the most liberal members of the United States Congress." A review of several databases that grade lawmakers based on ideology shows Biden has not always earned high grades for liberalism, and occasionally earned low marks. Among Senate Democrats, he was in the middle of the p...
0
i was always labeled as one of the most liberal members of the united states congress.
biden said, "i was always labeled as one of the most liberal members of the united states congress." a review of several databases that grade lawmakers based on ideology shows biden has not always earned high grades for liberalism, and occasionally earned low marks. among senate democrats, he was in the middle of the p...
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16,351
1
Says Donald Trump "asserted that immigrants would quote, 'carve you up with a knife'.
August 7, 2019
immigration
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Iowa
Biden said that Trump "asserted that immigrants would quote, ‘carve you up with a knife’." Trump was talking about MS-13 gang members. We rate this .
0
says donald trump "asserted that immigrants would quote, 'carve you up with a knife'.
biden said that trump "asserted that immigrants would quote, carve you up with a knife." trump was talking about ms13 gang members. we rate this .
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1
Retired U.S. presidents and members of Congress collect full salaries "for life.
January 3, 2019
congress;public service;retirement;social security;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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A viral image shared on Facebook claimed that former presidents and members of Congress collect salaries "for life." Former members of Congress do not receive full congressional salaries for life. After serving five years in Congress, former members become eligible to collect a pension. The amount of the pension varies...
0
retired u.s. presidents and members of congress collect full salaries "for life.
a viral image shared on facebook claimed that former presidents and members of congress collect salaries "for life." former members of congress do not receive full congressional salaries for life. after serving five years in congress, former members become eligible to collect a pension. the amount of the pension varies...
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0
Bill Clinton's hitman confesses on his deathbed.
January 8, 2018
fake news;punditfact
the patriot report
The Patriot Report is a website that posts fake news.
null
0
0
0
0
0
4
a headline
We find that the website posts news. We sent a message to The Patriot Report on Facebook and did not hear back. A headline said that "Bill Clinton’s hitman confesses on his deathbed." There is no that such a confessing hitman exists. We rate this story .
0
bill clinton's hitman confesses on his deathbed.
we find that the website posts news. we sent a message to the patriot report on facebook and did not hear back. a headline said that "bill clintons hitman confesses on his deathbed." there is no that such a confessing hitman exists. we rate this story .
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4
In the last seven years of my tenure, Texas created 1.5 million new jobs. As a matter of fact, without Texas, America would have lost 400,000 jobs.
June 4, 2015
corrections and updates;economy;jobs;states
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
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his speech declaring his candidacy for president
  Perry said: "In the last seven years of my tenure, Texas created 1.5 million new jobs. As a matter of fact, without Texas, America would have lost 400,000 jobs."   These figures hold up though Perry cherry-picked a time period arguably giving Texas more of a gloss than it might get with other periods. More generally,...
1
in the last seven years of my tenure, texas created 1.5 million new jobs. as a matter of fact, without texas, america would have lost 400,000 jobs.
perry said "in the last seven years of my tenure, texas created 1.5 million new jobs. as a matter of fact, without texas, america would have lost 400,000 jobs."   these figures hold up though perry cherrypicked a time period arguably giving texas more of a gloss than it might get with other periods. more generally, no ...
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3
About 3 percent of Gov. Nathan Deal's appointments have been African-American.
March 26, 2013
civil rights;public service
vincent fort
State senator representing District 39, which runs from East Point to Buckhead.
georgia
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2
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a speech
Our research showed it’s slightly more than 7 percent. The senator’s overarching that Deal has appointed a relatively low percentage of minorities has merit. But he was by a handful of percentage points. It was based on an incomplete sampling of Deal’s total appointees. We rate the .
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about 3 percent of gov. nathan deal's appointments have been africanamerican.
our research showed its slightly more than 7 percent. the senators overarching that deal has appointed a relatively low percentage of minorities has merit. but he was by a handful of percentage points. it was based on an incomplete sampling of deals total appointees. we rate the .
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4,302
4
The water quality in the ocean is perfect. It's been tested up and down every ocean shore in New Jersey.
September 2, 2011
environment;water
chris christie
Chris Christie announced June 6, 2023 that he is running for the Republican nomination for president. Christie was the governor of New Jersey and a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. As governor, Christie won office in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. Prior to that, he was U.S. Attorney for ...
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a press conference at Point Pleasant Beach
Encouraging people to return to the Jersey shore, Christie claimed the water quality is "perfect," and that frequent test results have been favorable up and down the coast. While test results show that the shore’s waters are better than in past years, some environmental organizations disagree with the governor’s assess...
1
the water quality in the ocean is perfect. it's been tested up and down every ocean shore in new jersey.
encouraging people to return to the jersey shore, christie claimed the water quality is "perfect," and that frequent test results have been favorable up and down the coast. while test results show that the shores waters are better than in past years, some environmental organizations disagree with the governors assessme...
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2
Republican (small business tax cut) bill spends $80 million for better Google searches, not job creation
January 13, 2011
small business;taxes
cory mason
Wisconsin state Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) has been a member of the Assembly since 2006. The former union organizer represents the Racine County communities of Sturtevant and Elmwood Park, and parts of Racine and Mount Pleasant.
wisconsin
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2
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a news release
The bill would not spend any money; it would reduce state revenue by nearly $80 million. On his larger point, it does not appear the tax credits alone would create jobs. But Mason cherry picks and trivializes comments by one GOP lawmaker -- Klenke -- to suggest the aim of the tax credits is to improve Google searches. ...
0
republican small business tax cut bill spends 80 million for better google searches, not job creation
the bill would not spend any money it would reduce state revenue by nearly 80 million. on his larger point, it does not appear the tax credits alone would create jobs. but mason cherry picks and trivializes comments by one gop lawmaker klenke to suggest the aim of the tax credits is to improve google searches. in our...
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5,471
1
Under a new law, doctors performing drug-induced abortions could be charged if women don't return to them for follow-up care
April 19, 2012
abortion;legal issues;women
wisconsin medical society
The Wisconsin Medical Society is a trade group for the state's physicians. It has more than 12,000 members.
wisconsin
0
0
0
0
1
0
an interview
Our conclusion The president of the Medical Society said a new abortion law means doctors could be charged if patients don’t return for a follow-up appointment after a drug-induced abortion. On that specific portion of the law, no criminal liability was inserted, and doctors’ duty is limited to orally informing the pat...
0
under a new law, doctors performing druginduced abortions could be charged if women don't return to them for followup care
our conclusion the president of the medical society said a new abortion law means doctors could be charged if patients dont return for a followup appointment after a druginduced abortion. on that specific portion of the law, no criminal liability was inserted, and doctors duty is limited to orally informing the patient...
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1
Norway decided "that (the coronavirus) should be treated like other respiratory diseases, such as the flu or cold, because… it is no more dangerous than those mentioned.
September 27, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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Articles
"  Our ruling  A website claimed that Norway decided "that (the coronavirus) should be treated like other respiratory diseases, such as the flu or cold, because... it is no more dangerous than those mentioned." The Norwegian Institute of Public Health said that this is a misinterpretation of its position.  The assista...
0
norway decided "that the coronavirus should be treated like other respiratory diseases, such as the flu or cold, because it is no more dangerous than those mentioned.
"  our ruling  a website claimed that norway decided "that the coronavirus should be treated like other respiratory diseases, such as the flu or cold, because... it is no more dangerous than those mentioned." the norwegian institute of public health said that this is a misinterpretation of its position.  the assistant...
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5
Says ending the direct payment farm subsidy program "could save up to $28.4 billion over ten years that could be used to reduce the deficit.
December 21, 2012
agriculture;federal budget
earl blumenauer
Earl Blumenauer is the Democratic representative for Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. He was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1996. He started in politics in the Oregon Legislature in 1972, where he served three terms. In 1978, he was elected to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, where he ser...
oregon
3
1
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a news release
Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who introduced legislation in 2011 to eliminate direct payments to farmers. If you need help breaking the code, direct payments are federal payments made to qualifying producers "paid at a set rate every year regardless of conditions."             The merits of the program can be debated and the p...
1
says ending the direct payment farm subsidy program "could save up to 28.4 billion over ten years that could be used to reduce the deficit.
jeff flake, rariz., who introduced legislation in 2011 to eliminate direct payments to farmers. if you need help breaking the code, direct payments are federal payments made to qualifying producers "paid at a set rate every year regardless of conditions."             the merits of the program can be debated and the po...
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2
Rare is the president "who's passed more legislation, who's done more things than what we've done, between the executive orders and the job-killing regulations that have been terminated.
June 12, 2017
null
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 Cabinet meeting
In his Cabinet meeting, Trump said that rare is the president "who's passed more legislation, who's done more things than what we've done, between the executive orders and the job-killing regulations that have been terminated." Scholars of the presidency and Congress are unconvinced that Trump’s legislative and adminis...
0
rare is the president "who's passed more legislation, who's done more things than what we've done, between the executive orders and the jobkilling regulations that have been terminated.
in his cabinet meeting, trump said that rare is the president "who's passed more legislation, who's done more things than what we've done, between the executive orders and the jobkilling regulations that have been terminated." scholars of the presidency and congress are unconvinced that trumps legislative and administr...
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5
We haven't passed a budget in more than three years and not a single appropriations bill has been brought to the floor this year.
September 22, 2012
congress;federal budget
bob corker
Bob Corker is a senator from Tennessee.
tennessee
2
3
0
1
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0
a press release
Sen. Corker says it has been more than three years since Congress passed a budget and that this year, not a single appropriations bill has made it the Senate floor. The record shows that he has his facts straight. While other Republicans have tried to lay the blame for the lack of a budget at the feet of Democrats, Cor...
1
we haven't passed a budget in more than three years and not a single appropriations bill has been brought to the floor this year.
sen. corker says it has been more than three years since congress passed a budget and that this year, not a single appropriations bill has made it the senate floor. the record shows that he has his facts straight. while other republicans have tried to lay the blame for the lack of a budget at the feet of democrats, cor...
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5
Says "Rep. Jim Weidner proposed a bill taking away health care for 80,000 of Oregon's children.
September 30, 2010
health care;taxes
blue oregon
The blog BlueOregon describes itself as "the water cooler around which Oregon progressives will gather."
oregon
1
0
0
0
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a website posting
So where does that leave us? Well, while we’re feeling pretty confident that Weidner isn’t anti-health care for kids, he did, as the website alleges, propose a bill that would have eliminated the funding for health care for 80,000 children. Whether he thought it would pass or not doesn’t much change things. And some co...
1
says "rep. jim weidner proposed a bill taking away health care for 80,000 of oregon's children.
so where does that leave us? well, while were feeling pretty confident that weidner isnt antihealth care for kids, he did, as the website alleges, propose a bill that would have eliminated the funding for health care for 80,000 children. whether he thought it would pass or not doesnt much change things. and some contex...
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3
Some cardiologists estimate "70 percent of all males over 50 have some form of heart disease.
June 30, 2010
health care
gordon quan
Quan is a lawyer specializing in immigration. In 1999, he was elected to the Houston City Council, proving its first Asian American chosen for an at-large position, according to his campaign website. In 2001, he was tapped to serve as mayor pro tem. He is no longer on the council.
texas
0
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1
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0
an e-mail blast
Huschka told us in an e-mail that such estimates wouldn't include men with undiagnosed heart disease, meaning the prevalence of heart disease among males 50 and older is probably higher. That sounds believable. All told, however, the statistics don't confirm Quan's statement that 70 percent of men over 50 have a form o...
1
some cardiologists estimate "70 percent of all males over 50 have some form of heart disease.
huschka told us in an email that such estimates wouldn't include men with undiagnosed heart disease, meaning the prevalence of heart disease among males 50 and older is probably higher. that sounds believable. all told, however, the statistics don't confirm quan's statement that 70 percent of men over 50 have a form of...
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5,801
0
Says GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin "voted twice to end Medicare.
June 6, 2012
medicare
pat kreitlow
Wisconsin Democrat Pat Kreitlow is a former television and radio anchor and reporter who served one term in the state Senate after being elected in 2006. He is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy in the November 2012 election for a northwest Wisconsin congressional seat.
wisconsin
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a news release
But it would still exist. Asked to respond to Kreitlow's , Duffy campaign manager Justin Richards simply noted PolitiFact National's Lie of the Year selection. Our rating Kreitlow said Duffy "voted twice to end Medicare." But under the proposals Duffy voted for, a revamped Medicare would remain. At this stage, Kreitlow...
0
says gop u.s. rep. sean duffy of wisconsin "voted twice to end medicare.
but it would still exist. asked to respond to kreitlow's , duffy campaign manager justin richards simply noted politifact national's lie of the year selection. our rating kreitlow said duffy "voted twice to end medicare." but under the proposals duffy voted for, a revamped medicare would remain. at this stage, kreitlow...
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6,674
3
There is no reason to allocate 60 percent of bridge space to satisfy two percent of all travelers.
September 21, 2012
county budget;transportation
john charles
John Charles is the president and CEO of the Cascade Policy Institute, a free-market think tank.
oregon
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1
1
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an online post
But the bridge of today is apples to the oranges of the bridge of tomorrow -- making the statistic he’s citing an inappropriate indicator of future use. Non-drivers make robust use of Hawthorne because of the space given them. Present bike traffic on the Sellwood Bridge is so low today because the current bridge is out...
1
there is no reason to allocate 60 percent of bridge space to satisfy two percent of all travelers.
but the bridge of today is apples to the oranges of the bridge of tomorrow making the statistic hes citing an inappropriate indicator of future use. nondrivers make robust use of hawthorne because of the space given them. present bike traffic on the sellwood bridge is so low today because the current bridge is outrigh...
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8,717
1
Social science is irrefutable" that children are better off being raised by a mom and a dad.
April 20, 2014
children;lgbtq;marriage;punditfact
ralph reed
Ralph Reed is a conservative political strategist and is founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition.
null
0
0
1
0
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an interview on ABC's 'This Week'
Reed said there’s "irrefutable" social science to show that children are better off being parented by a mother and father. That’s not right. What studies really show is that children are better off with two parents. Those studies do not focus on gender. All reputable research so far indicates that children brought up b...
0
social science is irrefutable" that children are better off being raised by a mom and a dad.
reed said theres "irrefutable" social science to show that children are better off being parented by a mother and father. thats not right. what studies really show is that children are better off with two parents. those studies do not focus on gender. all reputable research so far indicates that children brought up by ...
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10,765
5
Six of the 10 richest counties in the United States surround Washington, D.C.
September 24, 2015
income;wealth
mike huckabee
Mike Huckabee ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. He is a former governor of Arkansas; he also sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. He left hosting a self-titled television show on Fox News in January 2015.
virginia
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a radio show
Huckabee said six of the 10 richest counties in the United States surround Washington, D.C. Judged by median household income -- a standard way for tracking a county’s wealth -- his statement is correct. We rate his statement .
1
six of the 10 richest counties in the united states surround washington, d.c.
huckabee said six of the 10 richest counties in the united states surround washington, d.c. judged by median household income a standard way for tracking a countys wealth his statement is correct. we rate his statement .
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5
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid "said, quote, 'I can't stand John McCain.'
September 3, 2008
candidate biography
sarah palin
Sarah Palin was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2008. She is also the former governor of Alaska and the author of  Going Rogue: An American Life. Sarah Palin's previous experience includes leading the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and serving as the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
national
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a speech at the Republican National Convention
In 2005, he helped broker a deal among a bipartisan group of senators to prevent a showdown over Democrats' ability to filibuster conservative judicial nominees. And he defied his party by opposing President Bush's tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 (he now supports making them permanent) and pushing for stricter fuel efficienc...
1
senate majority leader harry reid "said, quote, 'i can't stand john mccain.'
in 2005, he helped broker a deal among a bipartisan group of senators to prevent a showdown over democrats' ability to filibuster conservative judicial nominees. and he defied his party by opposing president bush's tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 he now supports making them permanent and pushing for stricter fuel efficiency ...
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8,273
1
Seventy percent of the people living in abject poverty are women.
January 12, 2014
poverty;women;punditfact
carly fiorina
Carly Fiorina is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. She is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard Company (HP). She was defeated in her attempt as the Republican nominee to unseat Sen. Barbara Boxer in 2010.
null
3
3
4
5
5
2
a broadcast of ABC's "This Week"
Fiorina said that women account for 70 percent of the people in the world who live in poverty. She provided no support for the , nor does any seem to exist. We contacted the international bodies that rely on such statistics, and they told us they do not have the data to back up the . Independent experts echoed that poi...
0
seventy percent of the people living in abject poverty are women.
fiorina said that women account for 70 percent of the people in the world who live in poverty. she provided no support for the , nor does any seem to exist. we contacted the international bodies that rely on such statistics, and they told us they do not have the data to back up the . independent experts echoed that poi...
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20,675
1
Says Anthony Fauci "wants Americans to get 4 shots per year.
November 26, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
On Dec. 8, Pfizer officials said that a fourth vaccine dose could be necessary to protect against the omicron variant.  But there is no that Fauci wants Americans to get four COVID-19 vaccine shots every year.  On Nov. 24, the Journal of the American Medical Association noted that some companies that produce COVID-1...
0
says anthony fauci "wants americans to get 4 shots per year.
on dec. 8, pfizer officials said that a fourth vaccine dose could be necessary to protect against the omicron variant.  but there is no that fauci wants americans to get four covid19 vaccine shots every year.  on nov. 24, the journal of the american medical association noted that some companies that produce covid19 ...
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0
When [Mitt Romney] was the governor of Massachusetts, he performed 100 — and I'm not sure this number is right, but my mind says it's about 180 gay marriages.
January 4, 2012
lgbtq;marriage
judy manning
Judy Manning, a Republican, is a state representative from Marietta, Georgia.
georgia
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0
0
0
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1
an interview
There’s no that Romney has performed any gay marriage ceremonies. It appears Rep. Manning used the language to describe Romney’s actions as governor because her estimate of how many marriages she thought he performed is very similar to the number of one-day marriage designations that The Boston Globe reported. Had Ma...
0
when mitt romney was the governor of massachusetts, he performed 100 and i'm not sure this number is right, but my mind says it's about 180 gay marriages.
theres no that romney has performed any gay marriage ceremonies. it appears rep. manning used the language to describe romneys actions as governor because her estimate of how many marriages she thought he performed is very similar to the number of oneday marriage designations that the boston globe reported. had manni...
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3
The federal government regulates the holes in Swiss cheese.
February 11, 2011
food safety
lynn westmoreland
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland is a Republican from Georgia.
georgia
3
0
3
1
1
0
null
His staff recently found the 15-page document about Swiss cheese and thought it was a classic example of government overreach. However, the congressman’s statement gives an impression about Swiss cheese grading that does not completely convey how this works. The Swiss cheese grading is done by the federal government. B...
1
the federal government regulates the holes in swiss cheese.
his staff recently found the 15page document about swiss cheese and thought it was a classic example of government overreach. however, the congressmans statement gives an impression about swiss cheese grading that does not completely convey how this works. the swiss cheese grading is done by the federal government. but...
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1
Document shows that Hunter Biden paid Joe Biden $50,000 a month in rent.
January 18, 2023
corrections and updates;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
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a Facebook post
Conservative commentators and social media posts that Hunter Biden paid Joe Biden $50,000 in monthly rent to live at the same Delaware home where classified documents were found. This is . The figure refers to quarterly rent Hunter Biden paid for office space in Washington, D.C., a spokesperson for Sweden’s National P...
0
document shows that hunter biden paid joe biden 50,000 a month in rent.
conservative commentators and social media posts that hunter biden paid joe biden 50,000 in monthly rent to live at the same delaware home where classified documents were found. this is . the figure refers to quarterly rent hunter biden paid for office space in washington, d.c., a spokesperson for swedens national pro...
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1
Says Patrick Henry said, "The Constitution is not a document for the government to restrain the people: it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.
October 2, 2018
fake news;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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I have never understood why advocates of any cause stoop to inventing quotations? Wouldn't you want to know that your cause is ? How can you do that if you're making up quotations. It's beyond me." We rate the as .
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says patrick henry said, "the constitution is not a document for the government to restrain the people it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.
i have never understood why advocates of any cause stoop to inventing quotations? wouldn't you want to know that your cause is ? how can you do that if you're making up quotations. it's beyond me." we rate the as .
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3
Today, when people retire in Galveston County, Texas, they retire making at least 50 percent more than they would ever get out of Social Security.
September 12, 2011
social security
herman cain
Herman Cain is an author, columnist and talk radio host. Cain, a former pizza franchise CEO, ran for president as a Republican in 2012.
national
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a Republican presidential debate
But that debate is beyond the scope of this article. On the specific question Cain raised -- whether participants in Galveston will "retire making at least 50 percent more than they would ever get out of Social Security" -- the answer is, "it depends." According to studies published a dozen years ago, some will, and so...
1
today, when people retire in galveston county, texas, they retire making at least 50 percent more than they would ever get out of social security.
but that debate is beyond the scope of this article. on the specific question cain raised whether participants in galveston will "retire making at least 50 percent more than they would ever get out of social security" the answer is, "it depends." according to studies published a dozen years ago, some will, and some w...
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5
Says the military accounts for about 10 percent of Florida's economy.
December 6, 2010
economy;military
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.
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a press conference
Scott told reporters military spending makes up about 10 percent of the state's economy. In 2005, military spending accounted for 7.5 percent of the state gross domestic product, but that figure did not include the impact of the Florida National Guard or Coast Guard bases. The author of the study, who is now updating h...
1
says the military accounts for about 10 percent of florida's economy.
scott told reporters military spending makes up about 10 percent of the state's economy. in 2005, military spending accounted for 7.5 percent of the state gross domestic product, but that figure did not include the impact of the florida national guard or coast guard bases. the author of the study, who is now updating h...
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2
Of all the illegals in America, more than half come through Arizona.
May 7, 2010
immigration;message machine 2010
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
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a campaign ad
For example, if you assume 50 percent of the current illegal immigrants in this country entered illegally, then only 22.5 percent crossed through Arizona. Even if you assume that 70 percent entered the country illegally, a high estimate, then only 31.5 percent entered through Arizona. The McCain ad would have been righ...
0
of all the illegals in america, more than half come through arizona.
for example, if you assume 50 percent of the current illegal immigrants in this country entered illegally, then only 22.5 percent crossed through arizona. even if you assume that 70 percent entered the country illegally, a high estimate, then only 31.5 percent entered through arizona. the mccain ad would have been righ...
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4
The Paris Agreement "is by far the largest number of countries ever to sign an international agreement on a single day.
April 22, 2016
global news service;climate change;foreign policy
ban ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is secretary-general of the United Nations. Mr. Ban took office on 1 January 2007. On 21 June 2011, he was unanimously re-elected by the General Assembly and will continue to serve until 31 December 2016. Highlights of his tenure include:
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Ban said, the Paris Agreement "is by far the largest number of countries ever to sign an international agreement on a single day." That is correct, beating the previous record when 119 countries simultaneously signed the Law of the Sea Treaty in 1982. But there are two caveats. First, Signing does not equal ratificatio...
1
the paris agreement "is by far the largest number of countries ever to sign an international agreement on a single day.
ban said, the paris agreement "is by far the largest number of countries ever to sign an international agreement on a single day." that is correct, beating the previous record when 119 countries simultaneously signed the law of the sea treaty in 1982. but there are two caveats. first, signing does not equal ratificatio...
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A former Clinton administration official and other economists agree that "if you keep extending these temporary unemployment benefits, you're just going to extend joblessness even more.
August 2, 2009
economy;pundits;stimulus
michelle malkin
Malkin is a prominent conservative blogger and pundit
national
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0
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1
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on This Week with George Stephanopoulos
So let's review what Malkin said. She correctly characterized Katz's writings from nearly 20 years ago. However, due to the changed nature of the labor market in today's recession, neither Katz nor most economists we talked to believe that his findings have much relevance to the current situation. This undercuts Malkin...
1
a former clinton administration official and other economists agree that "if you keep extending these temporary unemployment benefits, you're just going to extend joblessness even more.
so let's review what malkin said. she correctly characterized katz's writings from nearly 20 years ago. however, due to the changed nature of the labor market in today's recession, neither katz nor most economists we talked to believe that his findings have much relevance to the current situation. this undercuts malkin...
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[R]emember, the president proposed eliminating charitable deductions for higher-income taxpayers.
February 19, 2012
taxes
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.
georgia
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a speech
We also called the Santorum campaign, which cheerfully asked us to send an email to a campaign spokesman. We emailed the spokesman twice but didn’t get a reply. Santorum’s statement seems off base from anything we’ve seen or read. The Obama administration has talked repeatedly about reducing charitable deductions, not ...
0
remember, the president proposed eliminating charitable deductions for higherincome taxpayers.
we also called the santorum campaign, which cheerfully asked us to send an email to a campaign spokesman. we emailed the spokesman twice but didnt get a reply. santorums statement seems off base from anything weve seen or read. the obama administration has talked repeatedly about reducing charitable deductions, not eli...
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I am a candidate. I have not withdrawn.
March 13, 2008
elections
mike gravel
Mike Gravel is a former senator from Alaska. Gravel served as senator from 1969 until 1981 and ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2008.. He is also a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army, serving from 1951 to 1954. Gravel received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University School of General Studi...
national
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a YouTube video
But not at the Democratic convention. At the Libertarian convention — May 22-26, 2008. "Right now he's actively pursuing the Libertarian nomination," Kraus said. Despite the fact that no one will believe us, we find Gravel is actively pursuing a presidential nomination in 2008, albeit with the Libertarians since he has...
1
i am a candidate. i have not withdrawn.
but not at the democratic convention. at the libertarian convention may 2226, 2008. "right now he's actively pursuing the libertarian nomination," kraus said. despite the fact that no one will believe us, we find gravel is actively pursuing a presidential nomination in 2008, albeit with the libertarians since he has e...
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NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country.
September 24, 2017
sports
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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Trump said "NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country." Ratings were down 8 percent in 2016, but experts said the drop was modest and in line with general ratings for the sports industry. The NFL remains the most watched televised sports event in the Uni...
0
nfl attendance and ratings are way down. boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country.
trump said "nfl attendance and ratings are way down. boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country." ratings were down 8 percent in 2016, but experts said the drop was modest and in line with general ratings for the sports industry. the nfl remains the most watched televised sports event in the uni...
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6,361
1
Says that "you can't destroy the guns purchased in a (gun) buyback program as the city (of Memphis) wants to do.
September 11, 2012
city government;guns
stacey campfield
Stacey Campfield represents District 7 -- part of Knox County -- in Tennessee's state Senate.
tennessee
0
1
0
0
1
1
a post on his blog
It is PolitiFact policy to take into account when someone later acknowledges an original was somehow . Often, those statements are made during live interviews, but in this case Campfield took the time to write up and post not one but two items onto his blog declaring that it would be illegal for Memphis to destroy gun...
0
says that "you can't destroy the guns purchased in a gun buyback program as the city of memphis wants to do.
it is politifact policy to take into account when someone later acknowledges an original was somehow . often, those statements are made during live interviews, but in this case campfield took the time to write up and post not one but two items onto his blog declaring that it would be illegal for memphis to destroy gun...
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9,363
4
(Obama's) entire national security team, including his secretary of state, said we want to arm and train and equip (Syrian rebel forces), and he made the unilateral decision to turn them down.
September 10, 2014
homeland security;military
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
37
37
31
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39
8
an interview on CNN
McCain said Obama’s "entire national security team, including his secretary of state, said we want to arm and train and equip (Syrian rebel forces), and he made the unilateral decision to turn them down." Obama did go against the advice of four key players on his administration’s National Security Team, including Clint...
1
obama's entire national security team, including his secretary of state, said we want to arm and train and equip syrian rebel forces, and he made the unilateral decision to turn them down.
mccain said obamas "entire national security team, including his secretary of state, said we want to arm and train and equip syrian rebel forces, and he made the unilateral decision to turn them down." obama did go against the advice of four key players on his administrations national security team, including clinton s...
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21,862
4
Last year the IRS audited Americans earning less than $25,000 a year at five times the rate of other groups.
August 7, 2022
economy;workers;taxes;wisconsin
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
national
8
18
15
28
11
4
News release
Johnson said "last year, the IRS audited Americans earning less than $25,000 a year at five times the rate of other groups." That, well, tracks with the TRAC data — and lawmakers on the other side of the issue have cited the same information in making their case for the bill. But both sides are missing a key point: Aud...
1
last year the irs audited americans earning less than 25,000 a year at five times the rate of other groups.
johnson said "last year, the irs audited americans earning less than 25,000 a year at five times the rate of other groups." that, well, tracks with the trac data  and lawmakers on the other side of the issue have cited the same information in making their case for the bill. but both sides are missing a key point audits...
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18,396
1
James Comey has 50 counts of TREASON. And John Brennan has 48 counts of TREASON.
September 14, 2020
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court," according to the Constitution. On the most basic level, treason has to occur in wartime, or during an armed rebellion against the government. We rate this Facebook post . This fact ch...
0
james comey has 50 counts of treason. and john brennan has 48 counts of treason.
no person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court," according to the constitution. on the most basic level, treason has to occur in wartime, or during an armed rebellion against the government. we rate this facebook post . this fact ch...
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13,914
4
Women in our state will continue to have cost-free access to reproductive health care
October 6, 2017
abortion;women
andrew cuomo
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, was elected to his first term as governor of New York in 2010.
new york
15
5
8
7
3
0
a statement
Cuomo said women in New York state "will continue to have cost-free access to reproductive health care" because of an action the state took earlier this year. But not every woman is in an insurance plan regulated by the state. It’s possible a self-insured large employer in New York state could apply for an exemption fr...
1
women in our state will continue to have costfree access to reproductive health care
cuomo said women in new york state "will continue to have costfree access to reproductive health care" because of an action the state took earlier this year. but not every woman is in an insurance plan regulated by the state. its possible a selfinsured large employer in new york state could apply for an exemption from ...
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18,049
4
I, all the way back in January, warned (President Trump that) this pandemic was coming. I talked about what we needed to do.
July 20, 2020
public health;coronavirus
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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25
64
65
52
55
7
an interview with Joy Reid on MSNBC
Biden said, "I, all the way back in January, warned (President Trump that) this pandemic was coming. I talked about what we needed to do." Biden expressed concern about the coronavirus weeks before Trump did, and he recommended the Obama approach on Ebola, including international cooperation and the use of sound scienc...
1
i, all the way back in january, warned president trump that this pandemic was coming. i talked about what we needed to do.
biden said, "i, all the way back in january, warned president trump that this pandemic was coming. i talked about what we needed to do." biden expressed concern about the coronavirus weeks before trump did, and he recommended the obama approach on ebola, including international cooperation and the use of sound science,...
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7,280
1
Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics.
April 19, 2013
criminal justice;ethics;crime
ed fitzgerald
Ed FitzGerald is Cuyahoga County's first county executive. He took office in January 2011 when a charter form of county government took affect. Prior to his election as county executive, he was mayor in the city of Lakewood. He also has been a congressional staff member, an FBI special agent, a practicing lawyer and as...
ohio
1
1
0
1
1
0
an email announcing his gubernatorial campaign kickoff
Kasich has never been accused of or charged with a crime, and FitzGerald lacks proof that he is even suspected of one. The GOP’s attack on FitzGerald was especially given the fact that a federal prosecutor has publicly cleared the county executive of wrongdoing. FitzGerald walks a finer line by citing specific cases i...
0
ohioans want an end to paytoplay politics.
kasich has never been accused of or charged with a crime, and fitzgerald lacks proof that he is even suspected of one. the gops attack on fitzgerald was especially given the fact that a federal prosecutor has publicly cleared the county executive of wrongdoing. fitzgerald walks a finer line by citing specific cases in...
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17,180
1
Says an image of a pile of needles is from Nancy Pelosi's congressional district in San Francisco.
January 19, 2020
drugs;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
331
a Facebook post
While the photo is miscaptioned, it is that San Francisco and other large cities continue to experience problems of homelessness and drug abuse . Nevertheless, the image is not from a San Francisco park. It was taken at a homeless camp in Washington as part of a six-month project, and the needles were displayed to dem...
0
says an image of a pile of needles is from nancy pelosi's congressional district in san francisco.
while the photo is miscaptioned, it is that san francisco and other large cities continue to experience problems of homelessness and drug abuse . nevertheless, the image is not from a san francisco park. it was taken at a homeless camp in washington as part of a sixmonth project, and the needles were displayed to demo...
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19,176
5
The United States is the only industrialized, modernized country that does not already have a paid family medical leave program in place.
January 18, 2021
families;jobs;women
jennifer boysko
Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax County, won a special election the Virginia Senate in January 2019. She filled a seat previously held by Democrat Jennifer Wexton, who had been elected to the House of Delegates. Boysko was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015. Boysko was reared in Alabama and Arkansas. She is ...
virginia
1
0
0
0
0
0
a committee debate
Boysko said, "The United States is the only industrialized, modernized country that does not already have a paid family medical leave program in place." All other developed countries surveyed by the International Labor Organization have programs mandating at least some paid maternity leave. An international study by th...
1
the united states is the only industrialized, modernized country that does not already have a paid family medical leave program in place.
boysko said, "the united states is the only industrialized, modernized country that does not already have a paid family medical leave program in place." all other developed countries surveyed by the international labor organization have programs mandating at least some paid maternity leave. an international study by th...
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2,927
4
Says that "data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities suggest that the Texas budget gap is worse than New York's, about as bad as California's, but not quite up to New Jersey levels.
January 6, 2011
state budget;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.
texas
8
4
3
0
3
0
an op-ed column
As we noted recently, the Center for Public Policy Priorities now estimates that Texas needs nearly $27 billion more than the state expects to raise from taxes and other sources to maintain current government services and programs through 2012-13. McNichol told us by e-mail that the Washington center consequently consi...
1
says that "data from the center on budget and policy priorities suggest that the texas budget gap is worse than new york's, about as bad as california's, but not quite up to new jersey levels.
as we noted recently, the center for public policy priorities now estimates that texas needs nearly 27 billion more than the state expects to raise from taxes and other sources to maintain current government services and programs through 201213. mcnichol told us by email that the washington center consequently consider...
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6,242
5
Under President Barack Obama's leadership, "since June 2009, (the auto) industry has added a quarter of a million jobs.
September 5, 2012
jobs
bob king
Bob King is the president of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, better known as the UAW. 
national
1
0
0
0
0
0
Charlotte, N.C
The data will change once new jobs figures are released on Sept. 7, 2012. But at the time King made the statement, his data was correct. We rate his statement .
1
under president barack obama's leadership, "since june 2009, the auto industry has added a quarter of a million jobs.
the data will change once new jobs figures are released on sept. 7, 2012. but at the time king made the statement, his data was correct. we rate his statement .
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3,895
1
Dubious taxpayer-funded stimulus projects in Rhode Island include … $250,000 to provide digital television to the state's inmate population.
June 29, 2011
stimulus
ocean state policy research institute
The Ocean State Policy Research Institute was a non-profit, conservative organization that focuses on "crafting sound public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and traditional American values." It existed from July 2007 to July 2011. 
rhode island
0
0
0
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2
1
report
( Download the report, go to page 32 and let us know the ones you’re interested in.) The Piglet Book authors got a bit lucky on this one. The fact that the ACI completed the project without stimulus funding saved their bacon from the flames of a ruling. We rate this one (Get updates from PolitiFactRI on Twitter . To ...
0
dubious taxpayerfunded stimulus projects in rhode island include 250,000 to provide digital television to the state's inmate population.
download the report, go to page 32 and let us know the ones youre interested in. the piglet book authors got a bit lucky on this one. the fact that the aci completed the project without stimulus funding saved their bacon from the flames of a ruling. we rate this one get updates from politifactri on twitter . to comme...
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Empty store shelves at a Walmart in South Carolina were because of a meat shortage.
July 29, 2022
food
facebook posts
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It’s that the shelves were empty, but it’s not because there was a delivery shortage.  A Walmart spokesperson told PolitiFact food was removed from the shelves because of a mechanical failure with the coolers but that the staff was able to correct the problem without losing any of the product. The U.S. has dealt with...
0
empty store shelves at a walmart in south carolina were because of a meat shortage.
its that the shelves were empty, but its not because there was a delivery shortage.  a walmart spokesperson told politifact food was removed from the shelves because of a mechanical failure with the coolers but that the staff was able to correct the problem without losing any of the product. the u.s. has dealt with s...
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4
Israel in the last three weeks has "killed more Palestinian children, more than 200, than the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in military operations since 2006.
July 29, 2014
children;israel;foreign policy;military;punditfact
jake tapper
Jake Tapper is host of CNN's The Lead.
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comments on CNN
Tapper, while grilling an Israeli spokesman, said, "Israel has, in the last three weeks, killed more Palestinian children, more than 200, than the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in military operations since 2006." His figure for Palestinian child deaths comes from the United Nations. According to humanitarian ...
1
israel in the last three weeks has "killed more palestinian children, more than 200, than the total number of israeli soldiers killed in military operations since 2006.
tapper, while grilling an israeli spokesman, said, "israel has, in the last three weeks, killed more palestinian children, more than 200, than the total number of israeli soldiers killed in military operations since 2006." his figure for palestinian child deaths comes from the united nations. according to humanitarian ...
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2
Says gas costs $4.50 a gallon.
March 8, 2012
energy;gas prices
david dewhurst
David Dewhurst, the former state land commissioner, was initially elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 2002. He lost his 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and lost his bid for re-nomination in 2014.
texas
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So, $4.50 a gallon? Sure, you can find that price if you look hard enough -- especially if you’re driving California. But Dewhurst’s comment implies that $4.50 gas is commonplace. That’s an exaggeration. Average gas prices were 15 to 20 percent lower in the week when Dewhurst blasted Obama, who also doesn’t control the...
0
says gas costs 4.50 a gallon.
so, 4.50 a gallon? sure, you can find that price if you look hard enough especially if youre driving california. but dewhursts comment implies that 4.50 gas is commonplace. thats an exaggeration. average gas prices were 15 to 20 percent lower in the week when dewhurst blasted obama, who also doesnt control the price o...
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The passage of the teacher tenure bill in the Fla. Legislature was like the health care bill in Congress because one party jammed it through.
April 15, 2010
education;health care
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...
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a press conference announcing veto of SB 6
Back to Crist's original statement. In vetoing SB 6, he said the process in the Legislature was similiar to the one Republicans criticized Democrats for using in Washington to pass the health care bill. In particular, Crist said both bills were sort of "jamming something down (people's) throat." He's right that neither...
1
the passage of the teacher tenure bill in the fla. legislature was like the health care bill in congress because one party jammed it through.
back to crist's original statement. in vetoing sb 6, he said the process in the legislature was similiar to the one republicans criticized democrats for using in washington to pass the health care bill. in particular, crist said both bills were sort of "jamming something down people's throat." he's right that neither t...
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Sorry Dr Fauci and other fearmongers, new study shows vaccines and naturally acquired immunity DO effectively neutralize COVID variants.
March 21, 2021
health check;coronavirus
rand paul
Rand Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky elected in 2010. He ran for president in 2016 before dropping out to seek re-election to the Senate. Paul is a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. His father is Ron Paul, a 2008 presidential candidate and a former member of Congress from Texas. 
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a tweet
Paul is correct that the JAMA study showed vaccination or previous infection appeared, based on a small sample of people, to help neutralize the virus. However, he left out important details that make his position an oversimplification of a complicated issue. The study considered only one variant — the one that emerged...
1
sorry dr fauci and other fearmongers, new study shows vaccines and naturally acquired immunity do effectively neutralize covid variants.
paul is correct that the jama study showed vaccination or previous infection appeared, based on a small sample of people, to help neutralize the virus. however, he left out important details that make his position an oversimplification of a complicated issue. the study considered only one variant the one that emerged ...
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1
Only about 20%" of people who apply for asylum qualify for it.
November 27, 2022
immigration;border security
jeh johnson
Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017.
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an interview
Speaking about immigrants who arrive at the southwest border and apply for asylum, Johnson said, "only about 20%" qualify for it.  The approval rate is higher — about 30% since 2000, according to data tracked by Syracuse University. Of the 42,000 cases decided in 2022, immigration judges granted asylum in almost 39% o...
0
only about 20" of people who apply for asylum qualify for it.
speaking about immigrants who arrive at the southwest border and apply for asylum, johnson said, "only about 20" qualify for it.  the approval rate is higher about 30 since 2000, according to data tracked by syracuse university. of the 42,000 cases decided in 2022, immigration judges granted asylum in almost 39 of th...
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1
Scott Walker "had a 2.3 GPA when he was asked to leave Marquette University for cheating.
August 11, 2015
candidate biography;education;elections
facebook posts
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a meme
Our rating An Internet meme says Walker "had a 2.3 GPA when he was asked to leave Marquette University for cheating." Walker left school as a senior for a job with the Red Cross, but has not released his transcripts, which has left some to question the move. There is no , however, to prove the grade point average, "was...
0
scott walker "had a 2.3 gpa when he was asked to leave marquette university for cheating.
our rating an internet meme says walker "had a 2.3 gpa when he was asked to leave marquette university for cheating." walker left school as a senior for a job with the red cross, but has not released his transcripts, which has left some to question the move. there is no , however, to prove the grade point average, "was...
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Doctors say colon cancer is on the rise due to toxins absorbed while cooking food (in) the microwave.
January 27, 2023
public health;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
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an Instagram post
An Instagram post said a rise in colon cancer is because of toxins absorbed when food is cooked in microwave ovens. The rate of colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. has steadily decreased over the past two decades, although it has risen in Americans younger than 50. It’s unclear what’s causing that increase, but experts...
0
doctors say colon cancer is on the rise due to toxins absorbed while cooking food in the microwave.
an instagram post said a rise in colon cancer is because of toxins absorbed when food is cooked in microwave ovens. the rate of colorectal cancer cases in the u.s. has steadily decreased over the past two decades, although it has risen in americans younger than 50. its unclear whats causing that increase, but experts s...
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Says under the Romney-Ryan budget ... "the American Opportunity Tax Credit for college tuition would be eliminated.
August 21, 2012
education
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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a campaign email to New Hampshire press Aug. 21
Romney’s campaign has said that the former Massachusetts governor will not renew the American Opportunity Tax Credit if he is elected in November. And because it’s slated to expire at the end of 2012, it would no longer be available to college students and their families if no action is taken to extend it, as Obama has...
1
says under the romneyryan budget ... "the american opportunity tax credit for college tuition would be eliminated.
romneys campaign has said that the former massachusetts governor will not renew the american opportunity tax credit if he is elected in november. and because its slated to expire at the end of 2012, it would no longer be available to college students and their families if no action is taken to extend it, as obama has d...
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4
Says Texas is "dead last in support for mental health.
January 8, 2013
health care;public health;state budget
wendy davis
Wendy Davis, a Fort Worth attorney, was initially elected to the Texas Senate in 2008. She was the 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, giving up a shot at winning re-election to the Senate.
texas
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a Twitter post
Davis said Texas is "dead last" in mental health spending. The Kaiser-posted figures do not take into account all mental health spending--for any state. But unless more comprehensive research surfaces, the figures appear to be the best way to compare relative spending. And in 2010, the latest year analyzed, Texas spent...
1
says texas is "dead last in support for mental health.
davis said texas is "dead last" in mental health spending. the kaiserposted figures do not take into account all mental health spendingfor any state. but unless more comprehensive research surfaces, the figures appear to be the best way to compare relative spending. and in 2010, the latest year analyzed, texas spent mo...
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4
Massachusetts has "less than 1 percent of our kids that are uninsured. You (Gov. Perry) have a million kids uninsured in Texas.
October 11, 2011
health care;new hampshire 2012;states
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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Hanover, N.H
Romney said that "less than 1 percent" of Massachusetts kids are uninsured, when in fact the best available number is 3 percent. But that’s still the lowest in the nation. Meanwhile, he actually underestimated the number of uninsured children in Texas when he said there were a million. On balance, we rate his statement...
1
massachusetts has "less than 1 percent of our kids that are uninsured. you gov. perry have a million kids uninsured in texas.
romney said that "less than 1 percent" of massachusetts kids are uninsured, when in fact the best available number is 3 percent. but thats still the lowest in the nation. meanwhile, he actually underestimated the number of uninsured children in texas when he said there were a million. on balance, we rate his statement ...
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Inflation has gone up every month of the Biden presidency and just hit another 40-year high.
April 12, 2022
economy;wisconsin
mike gallagher
Republican Mike Gallagher of Green Bay was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016. He is the senior global market strategist at Breakthrough Fuel, a Green Bay supply chain fuel management company. Gallagher previously served as a human intelligence and counterintelligence officer in the U.S. Mari...
national
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News release
"  Looking at economic data, it’s that the rate of inflation is the highest it’s been since the 1980s. And inflation has, indeed, been on the rise under Biden – though Gallagher glosses over a slight plateau in mid-2021.  What’s more, the increase – which, to be sure, has gotten much steeper – began before Biden was ...
1
inflation has gone up every month of the biden presidency and just hit another 40year high.
"  looking at economic data, its that the rate of inflation is the highest its been since the 1980s. and inflation has, indeed, been on the rise under biden though gallagher glosses over a slight plateau in mid2021.  whats more, the increase which, to be sure, has gotten much steeper began before biden was sworn i...
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4
We doubled the size of the company (Hewlett-Packard).
May 10, 2015
candidate biography;economy
carly fiorina
Carly Fiorina is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. She is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard Company (HP). She was defeated in her attempt as the Republican nominee to unseat Sen. Barbara Boxer in 2010.
national
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comments on NBC's "Meet the Press"
Fiorina said that while she was CEO of HP, the size of the company "doubled." That's correct when discussing one specific aspect, revenues, but you could argue that's a bit of a red herring. The revenue growth was largely thanks to a controversial merger with Compaq and not organic. Moreover, the new revenue did not co...
1
we doubled the size of the company hewlettpackard.
fiorina said that while she was ceo of hp, the size of the company "doubled." that's correct when discussing one specific aspect, revenues, but you could argue that's a bit of a red herring. the revenue growth was largely thanks to a controversial merger with compaq and not organic. moreover, the new revenue did not co...
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2
Says Scott Pruitt's security spending was "somewhat more" than his predecessor.
April 7, 2018
environment;federal budget;homeland security
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 tweet
Trump said Pruitt’s "security spending was somewhat more than his predecessor." "Somewhat more" is a significant understatement of the situation. By almost every measurement available, Pruitt more than doubles his immediate predecessor’s spending on security. The White House attributed the additional spending to unprec...
0
says scott pruitt's security spending was "somewhat more" than his predecessor.
trump said pruitts "security spending was somewhat more than his predecessor." "somewhat more" is a significant understatement of the situation. by almost every measurement available, pruitt more than doubles his immediate predecessors spending on security. the white house attributed the additional spending to unpreced...
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5
Says "most" NC legislators are in the "high risk age group" for coronavirus
March 11, 2020
coronavirus
kelly alexander
Kelly Alexander Jr. is a funeral director who represents District 107 in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
north carolina
1
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a tweet
Rep. Alexander said "most" North Carolina legislators are in the "highest risk age group" for coronavirus. The highest risk age group is generally people who are aged 60 and older. Alexander’s is on-point: more than half of legislators are older than that. We rate his .
1
says "most" nc legislators are in the "high risk age group" for coronavirus
rep. alexander said "most" north carolina legislators are in the "highest risk age group" for coronavirus. the highest risk age group is generally people who are aged 60 and older. alexanders is onpoint more than half of legislators are older than that. we rate his .
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5
Snitker has been virtually ignored by the major media.
March 29, 2010
elections
alexander snitker
Alexander Snitker is running as a Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in 2010 for the State of Florida. He spent eight years in the Marines and currently works as a AXSA Document Solutions, Inc.
florida
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a campaign press release
But when it comes to the Snitker for Senate campaign, he says, "I have not seen any news coverage at all. At all. Whatsoever." We find little reason to disagree. We have to rule Snitker's .
1
snitker has been virtually ignored by the major media.
but when it comes to the snitker for senate campaign, he says, "i have not seen any news coverage at all. at all. whatsoever." we find little reason to disagree. we have to rule snitker's .
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1
As Hurricane Ian approached, President Joe Biden said, "a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now.
September 27, 2022
weather;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Facebook posts claimed that as Hurricane Ian approached, Biden said, "a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now."  Biden made those remarks in 2021 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, not in 2022 as Hurricane Ian was nearing landfall. And he recommended vaccination to prepare for evacuation or...
0
as hurricane ian approached, president joe biden said, "a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now.
facebook posts claimed that as hurricane ian approached, biden said, "a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now."  biden made those remarks in 2021 amid a surge in covid19 cases, not in 2022 as hurricane ian was nearing landfall. and he recommended vaccination to prepare for evacuation or ...
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1
Video shows Neil deGrasse Tyson describing how NASA faked the moon landing.
July 17, 2023
space;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram video
Despite decades of hoaxes that otherwise, videos and other prove that as of July 16, 1969, mankind has been to the moon. We rate the that a video shows Tyson saying that NASA faked the moon landing . RELATED: Fifty years after Apollo 11, moon landing hoaxes still thrive online   RELATED: Aldrin didn’t say the moon l...
0
video shows neil degrasse tyson describing how nasa faked the moon landing.
despite decades of hoaxes that otherwise, videos and other prove that as of july 16, 1969, mankind has been to the moon. we rate the that a video shows tyson saying that nasa faked the moon landing . related fifty years after apollo 11, moon landing hoaxes still thrive online   related aldrin didnt say the moon land...
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2
Before Act 10, the total cost of public sector employees' employment was 29 percent higher than that in the private sector. After the act, it's still 22 percent higher.
June 6, 2012
income;state budget;unions
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
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a radio interview
That underlines what we found: There are different ways to measure the same thing. Indeed, an academic came up with a far different pre-Act 10 starting point when he did his own study in 2011. There certainly appears to be an element of in the study, but it’s not as definitive as Johnson presented it on the radio. And...
0
before act 10, the total cost of public sector employees' employment was 29 percent higher than that in the private sector. after the act, it's still 22 percent higher.
that underlines what we found there are different ways to measure the same thing. indeed, an academic came up with a far different preact 10 starting point when he did his own study in 2011. there certainly appears to be an element of in the study, but its not as definitive as johnson presented it on the radio. and cr...
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4,055
0
Says state Rep. Sandy Pasch, her recall opponent, "voted to allow public school employees to use taxpayer dollars to pick up the tab for…Viagra.
July 29, 2011
health care;unions
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 TV ad and campaign flier
In seeking to tap into anger in some quarters over the Viagra issue, Darling claims Pasch voted to allow it for school district employees. Darling cites Pasch’s support for collective bargaining. But there was no vote in Madison on the matter. The issue was resolved in Milwaukee when an arbitrator ruled in favor of the...
0
says state rep. sandy pasch, her recall opponent, "voted to allow public school employees to use taxpayer dollars to pick up the tab forviagra.
in seeking to tap into anger in some quarters over the viagra issue, darling claims pasch voted to allow it for school district employees. darling cites paschs support for collective bargaining. but there was no vote in madison on the matter. the issue was resolved in milwaukee when an arbitrator ruled in favor of the ...
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5
You can look at the propaganda on a lot of the terrorists' sites and what Donald Trump says about Muslims is used to recruit fighters.
October 9, 2016
foreign policy;religion;terrorism
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...
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the second 2016 presidential debate
Clinton said, "you can look at the propaganda on a lot of the terrorists' sites and what Donald Trump says about Muslims is used to recruit fighters." An East African affiliate of the al-Qaida terrorist group has used a video clip of Trump in one of its videos, telling "Muslims of the West" that they are not welcome in...
1
you can look at the propaganda on a lot of the terrorists' sites and what donald trump says about muslims is used to recruit fighters.
clinton said, "you can look at the propaganda on a lot of the terrorists' sites and what donald trump says about muslims is used to recruit fighters." an east african affiliate of the alqaida terrorist group has used a video clip of trump in one of its videos, telling "muslims of the west" that they are not welcome in ...
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91% of suspected terrorists who attempted to buy guns in America walked away with the weapon they wanted.
December 8, 2015
homeland security;guns
patrick murphy
Patrick Murphy won his first seat in 2012 for the U.S. House of Representatives representing District 18 in Florida. Murphy lost a U.S. Senate race against Marco Rubio in 2016. 
florida
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a tweet
Murphy said, "91 percent of suspected terrorists who attempted to buy guns in America walked away with the weapon they wanted." His figure comes from a GAO report that showed a bit more than 91 percent of gun store weapons applications by people on the FBI’s terrorist watch list were approved. There are some caveats to...
1
91 of suspected terrorists who attempted to buy guns in america walked away with the weapon they wanted.
murphy said, "91 percent of suspected terrorists who attempted to buy guns in america walked away with the weapon they wanted." his figure comes from a gao report that showed a bit more than 91 percent of gun store weapons applications by people on the fbis terrorist watch list were approved. there are some caveats to ...
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Two-thirds of our economy is a consumer economy.
January 24, 2008
economy
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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Boca Raton, Fla
Consumption includes pretty much everything we spend our money on. The major components of consumption include things like food, apparel and services, transportation, health care and entertainment. The latest data available from the third quarter of 2007 show that personal consumption expenditures in the United States ...
1
twothirds of our economy is a consumer economy.
consumption includes pretty much everything we spend our money on. the major components of consumption include things like food, apparel and services, transportation, health care and entertainment. the latest data available from the third quarter of 2007 show that personal consumption expenditures in the united states ...
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Says he didn't support the lawsuit to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
October 30, 2018
health care
mike braun
Mike Braun is a Republican running in the Indiana GOP primary for U.S. Senate. Having built his career in business, Braun served on the Jasper School Board and in the state House of Representatives.
national
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a debate
Braun said, "As a Republican, you get swept into the fact that you would support that lawsuit. That is not the case." Braun only seems to have made one comment with regard to the lawsuit to repeal the ACA, in which he said he supported it, but stressed his commitment to maintain protections for pre-existing conditions ...
0
says he didn't support the lawsuit to repeal the affordable care act.
braun said, "as a republican, you get swept into the fact that you would support that lawsuit. that is not the case." braun only seems to have made one comment with regard to the lawsuit to repeal the aca, in which he said he supported it, but stressed his commitment to maintain protections for preexisting conditions t...
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We have invested record funding in protecting our environment.
March 4, 2014
environment
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.
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his State of the State speech
During his State of the State speech Scott said, "We have invested record funding in protecting our environment." After the speech, a Scott spokesman said he was referring to money directed toward springs restoration. Scott’s statement during the speech likely left  listeners with the impression that his investment in ...
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we have invested record funding in protecting our environment.
during his state of the state speech scott said, "we have invested record funding in protecting our environment." after the speech, a scott spokesman said he was referring to money directed toward springs restoration. scotts statement during the speech likely left  listeners with the impression that his investment in t...
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ADHD does not exist.
December 31, 2017
health care;race and ethnicity;public health;facebook fact-checks;health check
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a video interview
The that "ADHD does not exist" is not accurate. Johnson’s underlying argument about the justification for medication and disproportionate diagnoses of ADHD in Black children do not give his takeaway more credibility, either. Research shows and psychiatrists told PolitiFact that ADHD is a real mental disorder with a re...
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adhd does not exist.
the that "adhd does not exist" is not accurate. johnsons underlying argument about the justification for medication and disproportionate diagnoses of adhd in black children do not give his takeaway more credibility, either. research shows and psychiatrists told politifact that adhd is a real mental disorder with a rec...
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0
The same unhinged leftists cheering last week's shooting are all backing Jon Ossoff.
June 18, 2017
congress;crime;public safety
principled pac
The Principled PAC, also known as the Principled Leadership Project, recruits and endorses conservative candidates "who will lead the fight to restore constitutionally limited government, free markets, and individual liberty to our republic."  
georgia
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an ad
Principled PAC said, "The same unhinged leftists cheering last week's shooting are all backing Jon Ossoff." For any statement we fact-check, the speaker carries the burden of proof. Principled PAC did not respond to multiple requests seeking information to support its incendiary linking Ossoff to a celebration of viol...
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the same unhinged leftists cheering last week's shooting are all backing jon ossoff.
principled pac said, "the same unhinged leftists cheering last week's shooting are all backing jon ossoff." for any statement we factcheck, the speaker carries the burden of proof. principled pac did not respond to multiple requests seeking information to support its incendiary linking ossoff to a celebration of viole...
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The "average tax" for billionaires is "about 3%," which is "a lower tax than a schoolteacher or a firefighter.
February 15, 2023
workers;taxes
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Lanham, Maryland
Biden said the "average tax" for billionaires is "about 3%," which is "a lower tax than a schoolteacher or a firefighter." Biden has previously cited an 8% figure, based on calculations by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers. But even the 8% figure doesn’t fully align with what Biden said. Both figures stem ...
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the "average tax" for billionaires is "about 3," which is "a lower tax than a schoolteacher or a firefighter.
biden said the "average tax" for billionaires is "about 3," which is "a lower tax than a schoolteacher or a firefighter." biden has previously cited an 8 figure, based on calculations by the white houses council of economic advisers. but even the 8 figure doesnt fully align with what biden said. both figures stem from ...
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