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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on June 1, 2012 a news release
"Congressman Renacci is under FBI investigation."
False
By Sabrina Eaton • June 21, 2012
New Jersey Republican State Committee
New Jersey Republican State Committee
stated on March 19, 2012 a tweet
"And the #jerseycomeback keeps rolling! Thanks to @GovChristie NJ now has lowest corruption risk of any state."
False
By Bill Wichert • April 2, 2012
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
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
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
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
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
Chain email
Chain email
stated on July 25, 2010 an e-mail
After Hurricane Katrina, "Dallas and San Antonio took in 5,000 to 10,000 refugees each, but (Bill) White brought in 250,000 and put them up in his 'buddies' empty apartment buildings and let the federal government pay their rents for over two years. They did not return to New Orleans, most of them are on welfare."
False
September 19, 2010
Joseph Fernandez
Joseph Fernandez
stated on August 25, 2010 a candidate mailing
I "kicked crooked cops and government officials off the public pension rolls."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • September 10, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on August 17, 2010 a TV ad.
Bill McCollum "backed Jim Greer's effort to hide financial irregularities."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • August 18, 2010
Rick Perry
Rick Perry
stated on July 19, 2010 a Perry website
Says Bill White "profiteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita."
False
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • August 9, 2010
Jeff Greene
Jeff Greene
stated on July 31, 2010 a campaign mail piece.
"Kendrick Meek was named one of the two most corrupt Democrats in Congress by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • August 3, 2010
Holly Turner
Holly Turner
stated on March 31, 2010 a TV ad
"Giving money to politicians has paid off for Paul Workman. Workman gave thousands to politicians and got millions in government construction projects."
False
April 8, 2010
Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar
Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar
stated on January 28, 2010 a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.
"In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • February 21, 2010
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on January 27, 2010 his State of the Union address
"We've excluded lobbyists from policymaking jobs."
False
By Catharine Richert • January 28, 2010
Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck
stated on December 3, 2009 his Fox News Channel show
Labor union president Andy Stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the White House.
False
By Louis Jacobson • December 7, 2009
Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
stated on November 17, 2009 her book, 'Going Rogue'
The McCain campaign "did not elaborate" on Obama's ties to ACORN.
False
November 17, 2009
Chain email
Chain email
stated on July 8, 2008 a chain e-mail sent to many people.
E-mail quotes Maureen Dowd column that Obama has received suspicious contributions from Saudi Arabia, Iran and China.
False
By Bill Adair • July 8, 2008
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