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John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 16, 2008 a Web ad
"Obama raises taxes on seniors (and) hard-working families to give welfare to those who pay none."  
False
By Robert Farley • December 1, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 19, 2008 a TV interview
"The race will tighten, just because that's what happens at the end of campaigns. They always have."
Mostly True
By Alexander Lane • December 1, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 29, 2008 in a television ad
Measures in Barack Obama's health plan could "lower health care costs for the typical family by $2,500 a year."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 30, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 29, 2008
"For my energy plan, my economic plan, and the other proposals you'll hear tonight, I've offered spending cuts above and beyond their cost."
Mostly False
By Robert Farley • October 30, 2008
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 28, 2008 Hershey, Pa.
Barack Obama said "people making less than $250,000 would benefit from his plan" then said "if you're a family making less than $200,000, you'll benefit."
Mostly True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 29, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 20, 2008 a TV ad
"In April, Sen. McCain came out against helping women earn equal pay for equal work."
Mostly True
By Robert Farley • October 29, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 29, 2008 North Carolina
McCain called for less regulation 21 times just this year.
Mostly True
By Alexander Lane • October 29, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 29, 2008 a TV interview
"Fidel (Castro) has made his preferences known in the campaign and had some very unkind things to say about me."
True
By Robert Farley • October 29, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on October 28, 2008 a TV ad airing in Florida
"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"
False
By Bill Adair, Bart Jansen, Robert Farley • October 28, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 27, 2008 a television advertisement
McCain is "selectively editing Joe Biden's words...Biden actually said about Barack Obama: 'They're gonna find out this guy's got steel in his spine.'"
Mostly False
By Alexander Lane • October 28, 2008
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood
stated on October 24, 2008 a TV ad
John McCain's health care plan "won't guarantee coverage of cancer screenings or maternity care."
True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 27, 2008
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on October 23, 2008 a TV interview
"One percent of the American people make over 21 percent of all the income in America. That wasn’t the way before George Bush became president."
Half-True
By Robert Farley • October 27, 2008
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on October 20, 2008 a campaign mailer
"Barack Obama has consistently voted against tougher penalties for criminals."  
False
By Robert Farley • October 27, 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."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 26, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on October 25, 2008 a widely circulated e-mail
Says Obama wants to redesign the American flag "to better offer our enemies hope and love."
Pants on Fire!
By Bill Adair • October 25, 2008
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on October 22, 2008 campaign direct mail
Barack Obama will "raise Social Security taxes."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 23, 2008
National Republican Trust PAC
National Republican Trust PAC
stated on October 21, 2008 a television ad
"Barack Obama's plan gives a driver's license to any illegal who wants one."
Mostly False
By Alexander Lane • October 23, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on August 4, 2008 flip-o-meter
On supporting the Supreme Court abortion decision Roe v. Wade
No Flip
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 22, 2008
Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
stated on October 21, 2008 a direct mail piece
"Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to."
Pants on Fire!
By Alexander Lane • October 22, 2008
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