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Latest Fact-Checks On John McCain

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John McCain
John McCain
stated on September 6, 2016 a political advertisement
Says Ann Kirkpatrick walked out "on constituents when questioned" on the Affordable Care Act.
Half-True
By Anthony Cave • September 21, 2016
John McCain
John McCain
stated on April 26, 2013 a speech at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
"Over half" of science, technology, engineering and mathematics students "receiving advanced degrees are not citizens of the United States of America."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • April 30, 2013
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 29, 2010 a campaign commercial
"The border security plan of Sens. McCain and Kyl called for 3,000 additional troops to keep us safe. President Obama says he'll send 524."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 11, 2010
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 31, 2008 a TV interview
"We are within the margin of error."
Half-True
By Alexander Lane • October 30, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 26, 2008 Waterloo, Iowa
If parents "don't have health insurance that Senator Obama wants them to have (for their children), they will be fined."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 26, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 10, 2008 a memo on campaign Web site
Barack Obama was "a trial attorney for ACORN."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 17, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 15, 2008 a debate in Hempstead, N.Y.
"He voted twice for a budget resolution that increases the taxes on individuals making $42,000 a year."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan, David DeCamp • October 15, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 7, 2008 Nashville, Tenn.
On the economic troubles of 2008, "really the match that lit this fire was Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 13, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 7, 2008 Nashville, Tenn.
"The Democrats in the Senate and some members of Congress defended what Fannie and Freddie were doing. They resisted any change."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 13, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 7, 2008 a debate in Nashville, Tenn.
Obama "voted for ... $3-million for an overhead projector at a planetarium in Chicago."
Half-True
By David DeCamp • October 10, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 7, 2008 a debate in Nashville, Tenn.
"I want to give every American a $5,000 refundable tax credit."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 9, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on September 30, 2008 an advertisement
"John McCain fought to rein in Fannie and Freddie...but Democrats blocked the reforms."
Half-True
By Alexander Lane • September 30, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on September 4, 2008 St. Paul, Minn.
"I will keep taxes low and cut them where I can. My opponent will raise them."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 4, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on September 4, 2008
"Senator Obama thinks we can achieve energy independence without more drilling and without more nuclear power."
Half-True
September 4, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on August 11, 2008 a speech in Las Vegas
"First, he (Obama) opposed the surge. Then he confidently predicted that it would fail. Then he tried to prevent funding for the troops who carried out the surge."
Half-True
By Alexander Lane • August 12, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 15, 2008 Albuquerque, N.M.
In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 25, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 21, 2008 a speech in South Portland, Maine
"We now have a pro-American president in France, which shows if you live long enough, anything can happen in this world."
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By Alexander Lane • July 23, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 18, 2008 a television ad
Obama "voted against funding our troops."
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 21, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 14, 2008 a speech in San Diego
Obama "voted for and even sponsored amendments that were intended to kill the (immigration overhaul) legislation."
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By Adriel Bettelheim • July 17, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 8, 2008 a news release
"Barack Obama said he would debate 'anywhere, anytime' but has rejected joint town hall meetings."
Half-True
July 15, 2008
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