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Latest Fact-Checks In Message Machine 2010

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American Crossroads
American Crossroads
stated on October 10, 2011 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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