Latest Fact-Checks In Ethics

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Cory Booker
Cory Booker
stated on May 10, 2011 a radio interview on the Brian Lehrer show
The ACLU didn't call for an investigation (of the Newark police department), they called for an immediate federal monitor.
False
By Caryn Shinske • June 22, 2011
Kathie Tovo
Kathie Tovo
stated on May 2, 2011 campaign mailers.
Says one of Austin City Council Member Randi Shade’s biggest contributors is the lobbyist for the Formula 1 racetrack planned outside Austin.  
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • May 6, 2011
Broward County Medical Association
Broward County Medical Association
stated on April 2, 2011 an e-mail regarding Gov. Rick Scott
In Florida, it’s not illegal for an immediate family member of state officials to prosper from legislation supported by a spouse.
True
By Laura Figueroa • April 8, 2011
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer
stated on April 1, 2011 a press release
Says House Republicans rejected a straightforward measure that would prevent members of Congress and the president from being paid during a government shutdown.
Mostly True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 6, 2011
Anthony Weiner
Anthony Weiner
stated on March 2, 2011 an interview on Fox News
"Under the clear letter of the law, (Justice Clarence Thomas) must recuse himself" from the case challenging the constitutionality of the health care law.
Half-True
March 7, 2011
J.D. Alexander
J.D. Alexander
stated on February 16, 2011 reaction to Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to kill the high-speed rail project.
"The Constitution doesn't allow the governor to not-spend appropriations funds."
Half-True
By Aaron Sharockman • February 18, 2011
Joe Wilkinson
Joe Wilkinson
stated on January 20, 2011 a newspaper article
A national organization says Georgia has one of America’s toughest ethics laws.
False
By Eric Stirgus • January 25, 2011
Michelle Malkin
Michelle Malkin
stated on January 12, 2011 a blog post
The White House "branded" the memorial service for the Tucson shootings with a "Together We Thrive" logo and slogan.
False
January 13, 2011
Livable Damascus
Livable Damascus
stated on October 30, 2010 a campaign mailer
Says Steve Spinnett has court judgments against him for trespass and harassment.
Half-True
By Natalie Fuelner • November 1, 2010
Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent
Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent
stated on October 13, 2010 a campaign mailer
State House incumbent Jill Chambers, R-Atlanta, "personally profits from taxpayer money."
False
By Willoughby Mariano • October 30, 2010
Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans)
Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans)
stated on October 27, 2010 a campaign mailer
Says Will Rasmussen falsely claimed he had lived in the West Linn district for about a year.
True
By Janie Har • October 29, 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
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on October 25, 2010 a CNN/St. Petersburg Times debate.
"Your tellers were paid kickbacks for directing elderly consumers from ... safe deposits to risky ones."
True
By Aaron Sharockman • October 26, 2010
Alex Sink
Alex Sink
stated on October 25, 2010 a CNN/St. Petersburg Times debate.
The lawyer who brought the case against NationsBank said "publicly that Alex Sink had nothing to do with the case, had nothing to do with the situation and didn't know about the problems."
Mostly True
By Aaron Sharockman • October 26, 2010
Mark Butler
Mark Butler
stated on October 17, 2010 a debate
Darryl Hicks had seven ethics violations and didn't pay most of the fines.
Half-True
By Eric Stirgus • October 26, 2010
Kevin Rader
Kevin Rader
stated on October 20, 2010 a TV campaign ad
Lizbeth Benacquisto "broke election law 105 times, hiding special interest contributors."
True
By Pat Gillespie • October 24, 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
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 19, 2010 a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate
Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed."
Mostly False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 20, 2010
Bill White
Bill White
stated on October 5, 2010 a news story
Says Rick Perry told students he couldn't attend a gubernatorial forum due to scheduling conflicts, then on forum day "tweeted that he'd just been running with his dog."
Mostly True
October 14, 2010
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