Latest Fact-Checks In Message Machine 2010

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American Crossroads
American Crossroads
stated on October 10, 2011 in a television ad airing in Orlando:
Says Bill Clinton opposes President Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes on wealthy Americans.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 11, 2011
Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
stated on July 7, 2011 in a television commercial:
Since President Obama took office, "2 million jobs. Gone."
Mostly True
By Mark Naymik • July 13, 2011
Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
stated on March 3, 2011 in a speech in the Senate:
"Hitler didn't want unions. Stalin didn't want unions. Mubarak didn't want independent unions. These autocrats in history don't want independent unions."
True
By Tom Feran • March 8, 2011
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
stated on March 2, 2011 in a television ad:
Under Gov. Scott Walker’s proposals, "Money is being taken away from workers, and the tax breaks given to major corporations. "  
Mostly True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • March 4, 2011
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 29, 2010 in an automated phone message, as well as a radio ad, news releases and debates:
Says Russ Feingold voted to give Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 1, 2010
stated on October 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says "Scott Walker wants to ban common forms of birth control, including the pill."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 1, 2010
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on October 21, 2010 in a campaign Web ad:
Says John Raese said he wants "1,000 laser systems put in the sky, and we need it right now."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 31, 2010
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on October 14, 2010 in a campaign video:
"(John) Kasich was the architect who balanced the budget, cut spending, created a surplus, igniting record job creation."
Half-True
By Tom Feran • October 31, 2010
Protect Your Vote
Protect Your Vote
stated on October 28, 2010 in a TV ad:
"Liberal out-of-state special interests are spending millions on 5 and 6 to change the way Florida draws its congressional and legislative districts."
Half-True
By Aaron Sharockman, Becky Bowers • October 31, 2010
Jason Isaac
Jason Isaac
stated on October 17, 2010 in a TV ad.:
Patrick Rose "voted to explore a state income tax."
Pants on Fire!
By W. Gardner Selby • October 30, 2010
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
stated on October 29, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says four Democratic state senators voted to "raise taxes on Wisconsin workers by another $510 a month so freeloaders can get free state-run health care."
Half-True
October 30, 2010
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Democratic U.S. House candidate Julie Lassa pushed for a "Canadian-style government takeover of health care."
False
By James B. Nelson • October 30, 2010
Kevin Rader
Kevin Rader
stated on October 29, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Lizbeth Benacquisto's supporters "would make (abortion) illegal in all cases, including rape, incest, even to save a woman's life."
Mostly True
By Rachel Revehl • October 29, 2010
Crossroads GPS
Crossroads GPS
stated on October 25, 2010 in a campaign commerical:
"North Dakota's economy is reeling."
Pants on Fire!
By Louis Jacobson • October 29, 2010
Sharron Angle
Sharron Angle
stated on October 25, 2010 in a TV ad:
Sen. Harry Reid voted "against declaring English our national language, twice."
True
October 29, 2010
Josh Mandel
Josh Mandel
stated on September 22, 2010 in a campaign ad:
"Decorated Marine, two-tour Iraq war vet."
True
By Joe Guillen • October 29, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on October 6, 2010 in a TV ad.:
"Mr. Hurt would re-open that darn (Medicare) doughnut hole."
Half-True
October 29, 2010
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
stated on October 23, 2010 in a campaign commerical:
Blames Mike McIntyre and Nancy Pelosi for the second straight year of no cost-of-living increases for Social Security beneficiaries.
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • October 29, 2010
Advancing Wisconsin
Advancing Wisconsin
stated on October 28, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group:
Says Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker "increased his own pay by $50,000."
Pants on Fire!
October 29, 2010
Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal
Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal
stated on October 28, 2010 in statements to the press:
Vows to keep Georgia's race for governor "civil" and focused on the "positive."
Pants on Fire!
By Eric Stirgus, Jim Tharpe • October 29, 2010
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