Latest Fact Checks By Jim Tharpe

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Trump correct about video showing flag desecration by man who rushed him

March 17, 2016
Says a YouTube video shows Thomas DiMassimo, the man who rushed Trump at an Ohio rally, "dragging the American flag on the ground like it…
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Carter exaggerates gender pay gap

April 4, 2014
Women in the U.S. get 23 percent less pay than men for the same exact work.
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Georgia politicos pork out on wild pig to begin each legislative session

January 11, 2011
Georgia lawmakers fuel up for the session by feasting on "wild" hogs.
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Party switchers anger leaders but don’t have to refund contributions

December 15, 2010
"[State Rep. Doug McKillip’s] donors deserve a refund."
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The GOP made historic gains at the state level this year

December 3, 2010
Said Republicans made historic gains in state legislatures during last month’s election
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Georgia Senate leaders claim “power sharing” with lieutenant governor

November 17, 2010
Said they reached a  "power-sharing agreement" with Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle
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Candidates claims to run “civil” campaign veer off track

October 29, 2010
Vows to keep Georgia's race for governor "civil" and focused on the "positive."
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Marshall voted against “budget resolutions” but not necessarily federal spending bills

October 11, 2010
Said he "opposed every budget Republican and Democrat."
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Republicans accuse Roy Barnes of campaigning against the Hope Scholarship in 1990

September 20, 2010
"Barnes opposed the creation of the HOPE Scholarship and campaigned against Zell Miller on the issue."
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Barnes campaign says former Democratic governor not invited to Obama’s Atlanta visit

July 30, 2010
"Nobody’s invited us" to the Obama events in Atlanta.
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