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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
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
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
Robert Dold
Robert Dold
stated on October 26, 2010 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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