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
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
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
Robert Dold
Robert Dold
stated on October 26, 2010 in a campaign commercial:
Dan Seals has been running for office "since before there were, like, iPods."
False
By Louis Jacobson • October 27, 2010
Back to Basics
Back to Basics
stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.:
Rick Perry is "taking money away from hurricane victims" and diverting it to "remodel the Governor's Mansion."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • October 27, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on August 18, 2010 in a TV ad:
Says Robert Hurt "supports the tax loopholes that send American jobs overseas."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad:
Says Tom Perriello voted "to give tax breaks to foreign companies creating jobs in China."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee
Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee
stated on October 13, 2010 in an election ad:
"Matt Patten kicked off his dirty campaign with thousands in dirty cash from guess who? (Frank) Russo and (Jimmy) Dimora."
False
By Aaron Marshall • October 25, 2010
Bruce Starr
Bruce Starr
stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad:
Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability.
False
By Janie Har • October 22, 2010
Chuck Riley
Chuck Riley
stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad:
Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui.
False
By Janie Har • October 21, 2010
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on October 3, 2010 in a campaign video:
"Ted Strickland destroyed Ohio jobs when he busted the budget."
False
By Tom Feran • October 19, 2010
Austin Scott
Austin Scott
stated on October 5, 2010 in a TV campaign commercial:
Said U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, sent nearly $2 billion overseas to build wind turbines and create jobs, mostly in China
False
By Willoughby Mariano • October 19, 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on October 5, 2010 in a campaign ad:
The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 18, 2010
Jeff Atwater
Jeff Atwater
stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.:
Loranne "Ausley's a financial train wreck for taxpayers -- pushing gas taxes, property taxes, taxes on seniors."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 14, 2010
Josh Mandel
Josh Mandel
stated on September 30, 2010 in a television campaign ad:
"Boyce gave (a lobbyist’s) wife a sensitive job in the treasurer’s office, a job Boyce admitted he only made available at their mosque."
False
By Joe Guillen • October 14, 2010
David Rivera
David Rivera
stated on September 29, 2010 in a television ad:
"Joe Garcia raised utility rates on families."
False
By Trenton Daniel • October 14, 2010
Loranne Ausley
Loranne Ausley
stated on October 11, 2010 in a TV ad.:
"(Jeff) Atwater's busy helping his friends and wasting our tax dollars -- $48 million for a government building so lavish it's dubbed the 'Taj Mahal,' $100,000 for a golf musuem, and $110 million to build a private prison to help a big contributor."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 13, 2010
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
stated on October 10, 2010 in a TV ad.:
Shows in a television ad that police took evidence from Solantic, Rick Scott's new health care company, after allegations emerged that the company was engaging in fraud.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 12, 2010
Chet Edwards
Chet Edwards
stated on September 17, 2010 in a TV ad:
"When Washington liberals wanted to take away our guns, Chet said no."
False
October 12, 2010
Allen Boyd
Allen Boyd
stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad:
"Steve Southerland did not pay his taxes in '05, '06, '07, '08 or '09."
False
October 11, 2010
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