Latest Fact Checks

Parsley and McCain relationship appears political, not spiritual

By Angie Drobnic Holan

May 15, 2008

"The pastor McCain calls his 'spiritual guide,' Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a 'false religion.' "

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They have. Yours, in fact

May 14, 2008

"They (Clinton and Obama) have never to my knowledge been involved in legislation nor hearings nor engagement on this issue (climate change)."

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Oops! Wrong Clinton!

By Bill Adair

May 14, 2008

"Clinton's former pastor convicted of child molestation."

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Billions of difference amounts to not much

By Shawn Zeller

May 13, 2008

Eliminating earmarks "would make barely a drop in the bucket with regard to the national debt, the deficit."

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Misquoting Obama’s remarks

By Bill Adair

May 13, 2008

Says Obama called Israel "a constant sore" that infects U.S. foreign policy.

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Yes – and we borrow from the Saudis, too

By Adriel Bettelheim

May 12, 2008

"We borrow money from the Chinese to buy oil from the Saudis."

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Praise, but not a formal endorsement

By Bill Adair

May 9, 2008

"It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama."

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First in health spending, but not far ahead

By Adriel Bettelheim

May 8, 2008

"We spend a staggering amount of money on health care — over $2-trillion and almost twice as much as any other country per person."

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More uninsured, but blame skewed

By Adriel Bettelheim

May 8, 2008

"More people without health care since George Bush took office; more children in poverty since George Bush took office."

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Aides said “even if” it doesn’t work

By Angie Drobnic Holan

May 7, 2008

"Clinton aides admit it (a gas tax holiday) won't do much for you – but would help her politically."

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His percentage is right; his amount is not

By Will Van Sant

May 7, 2008

"My friend, we have increased the size of government by some 40 percent just in the last few years."

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That money could insure twice as many kids

By Janet Zink

May 7, 2008

"For what we spend in just one week in Iraq, 800,000 children could get health insurance for an entire year."

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