Latest Fact-Checks By Eric Stirgus

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Candidate’s debt ceiling defense turns troublesome

June 2, 2014

Says he never wanted to raise the debt ceiling.

Georgia superintendent candidate criticizes opponent for past votes

May 27, 2014

Says Democratic candidate for state school superintendent Alisha Thomas Morgan voted to slash funding for the preschool programs for disabled and special needs students.

Can a candidate be too conservative?

May 13, 2014

State Rep. Elena Parent "supported Governor Nathan Deal’s plan to slash the HOPE scholarship."  

Handel attacks Perdue on tax returns

May 9, 2014

Says U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue flip-flopped on releasing his tax returns.

Group attacks Michelle Nunn on tax position

April 30, 2014

Says Georgia Democratic Senate hopeful Michelle Nunn supports higher taxes.

Common Core claim doesn’t make the grade

April 29, 2014

David Perdue supports Common Core

Lawmaker’s pilot claim travels safe

April 22, 2014

"When you get a commercial pilot’s license, you learn to communicate in English no matter where you are in the world."

Carter’s pay gap claim strays off track

April 21, 2014

Women are paid 77 cents for every $1 men get for the same work.

Nunn avoids slip up on gender pay claim

April 18, 2014

"On average, women make 77 cents for every dollar men make."

Handel’s degree claim nearly makes the grade

April 14, 2014

Seventy-two percent of Georgians did not have a chance to finish college.

Broun says campaign rivals following his lead

April 9, 2014

Says U.S. Reps. Phil Gingrey and Jack Kingston have "even changed votes to what I voted, multiple times."

Lawmaker seeks passing grade on CRCT claim

April 8, 2014

"In order to pass the CRCT in Georgia, you simply have to get half of the answers correct."

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