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Latest Fact-Checks In Message Machine 2012

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David Cicilline
David Cicilline
stated on October 23, 2012 a TV ad:
"The truth is David Cicilline voted for tougher laws against child abusers, domestic abusers and abusers of the elderly."
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By John Hill • October 30, 2012
Betty Sutton
Betty Sutton
stated on October 17, 2012 a campaign commercial:
"Jim Renacci tried to avoid paying taxes on nearly $14 million that he made."
True
By Sabrina Eaton • October 22, 2012
Josh Mandel
Josh Mandel
stated on October 2, 2012 a campaign commercial:
Sherrod Brown "failed to pay his own taxes three separate times."
True
By Tom Feran • October 17, 2012
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on August 26, 2012 a campaign ad:
"In 2008, candidate Barack Obama attacked John McCain for proposing cuts to Medicare."
True
By Molly Moorhead • August 26, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on August 22, 2012 a campaign ad:
"Mitt Romney says class sizes don’t matter."
True
By Molly Moorhead • August 23, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on August 4, 2012 a campaign ad:
Says Mitt Romney opposes requiring employers to cover contraception and would eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood.
True
By Jon Greenberg • August 8, 2012
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on August 5, 2012 a campaign ad:
"As president, Barack Obama has never visited Israel."
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By Molly Moorhead • August 7, 2012
Accountability in Government
Accountability in Government
stated on July 20, 2012 a TV ad:
Says Jim Frishe wanted to "tax us for doing our taxes" through an accountant.
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By Katie Sanders • July 20, 2012
Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
stated on July 19, 2012 a web video:
Over the last six months, President Barack Obama has golfed 10 times and held 106 fundraisers, but his jobs council has never met.
True
By Louis Jacobson • July 19, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on July 14, 2012 a TV ad:
Says Mitt Romney had millions in the Cayman Islands, a tax haven.
True
By Molly Moorhead • July 17, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on July 14, 2012 a campaign ad:
Says Mitt Romney "had millions in a Swiss bank account."
True
By Louis Jacobson • July 16, 2012
Crossroads GPS
Crossroads GPS
stated on May 16, 2012 a TV ad.:
Obama promised to cut the deficit by half by the end of his first term but he "hasn't even come close."
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By Katie Sanders • May 17, 2012
Nia Gill
Nia Gill
stated on May 7, 2012 an interview on NJToday:
"There has not been a Democratic woman in Congress from New Jersey in almost four decades."
True
By Bill Wichert • May 9, 2012
John Ludlow
John Ludlow
stated on May 4, 2012 campaign material :
Says he "is the only candidate in the race for Clackamas County Chair who will refuse to join the Public Employees Retirement System."
True
By Janie Har • May 8, 2012
Charlie Hales
Charlie Hales
stated on April 30, 2012 a debate:
Say that under state law, "systems development charges can only be spent on capital investment."
True
By Janie Har • May 5, 2012
Eileen Brady
Eileen Brady
stated on April 30, 2012 a debate:
Says she is co-owner of Celilo Group Media.
True
By Janie Har • May 5, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on March 20, 2012 a web video ad:
President Barack Obama "reduced the cost of prescription drugs for nearly 3.6 million Americans in 2011."
True
By Molly Moorhead • March 27, 2012
American Bridge 21st Century
American Bridge 21st Century
stated on March 21, 2012 a video ad:
Says Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
True
By Molly Moorhead • March 22, 2012
Red, White and Blue Fund
Red, White and Blue Fund
stated on February 24, 2012 a campaign ad:
"Gingrich supported individual health insurance mandates."
True
By Molly Moorhead • March 2, 2012
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
stated on February 23, 2012 a television ad:
Says Mitt Romney said he does not "line up with the NRA."
True
By Molly Moorhead • February 29, 2012
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