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Latest Fact-Checks In Candidate Biography

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Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson
stated on September 2, 2008 a speech at the Republican National Convention
"He was offered medical care for his injuries if he would give up military information in return. John McCain said, 'No.' "
False
By Edward Epstein • September 2, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on August 30, 2008 Pittsburgh, Pa.
When Sarah Palin was in government, Barack Obama was a community organizer.
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 31, 2008
Wesley Clark
Wesley Clark
stated on June 29, 2008 an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation"
McCain "hasn't held executive responsibility."
False
By Bill Adair • July 1, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on May 19, 2008 an e-mail message
Obama said he would "stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 10, 2008
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
stated on April 21, 2008 MichaelMoore.com
During the Monica Lewinsky scandal, the Clintons brought the Rev. Jeremiah Wright to the White House for "spiritual counseling."
False
April 25, 2008
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on February 13, 2008 a campaign event in Robstown, Texas.
Says the difference between her and Barack Obama is "about 35 years of experience."
False
By Bill Adair • February 19, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on January 24, 2008 a chain e-mail based on an article written by Dick Morris
"Hillary's main extracurricular activity in law school was helping the Black Panthers, on trial in Connecticut for torturing and killing a federal agent."
False
February 15, 2008
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on January 25, 2008 a campaign rally in Pensacola.
"I was pretty proud of being the only guy on the stage that ever had a job in the private sector."
False
By Bill Adair, Jennifer Liberto • January 25, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on September 17, 2007 an e-mail message circulated by many people.
"The Clintons now charge the Secret Service $10,000 monthly rent for the use of (a) Secret Service residence and that rent is just about equal to their mortgage payment."
False
By Bill Adair • October 20, 2007
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