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John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 3, 2008 in an e-mail message from campaign spokesman Brian Rogers.
Barack Obama has "reversed" on his commitment "to begin withdrawing American troops from Iraq immediately."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 10, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on July 8, 2008
"McCain will give more tax breaks to big oil."
Mostly False
By Robert Farley • July 10, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on June 25, 2008 Chicago
"Our National Guard, as we saw in the Midwest flooding, can't function as effectively as it could. I was talking to National Guard representatives. Fifteen of their 17 helicopters in this region were overseas during the flooding."
False
By Stephanie Garry • July 9, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 7, 2008 Denver, Co.
"If you have an investment for your child's education or own a mutual fund or a stock in a retirement plan, (Obama) is going to raise your taxes."
False
By Robert Farley • July 9, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on July 26, 2008
"Throughout his time in elected office, Barack Obama has taken multiple positions on banning handguns and the D.C. handgun ban."
Half-True
By Robert Farley • July 8, 2008
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
Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
stated on July 6, 2008 a TV ad.
Says Obama opposes lower gas taxes, nuclear power, new offshore drilling and doesn't have "new solutions" to the energy crisis.
Half-True
By Bill Adair • July 7, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on June 24, 2008 a telephone appearance with Florida voters
"The Iranians continue – in the view of every objective observer – continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons."
False
By Alexander Lane • July 7, 2008
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on June 22, 2008 a television interview
John McCain has changed position on invading Iraq.
Mostly False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 3, 2008
Bob Barr
Bob Barr
stated on June 29, 2008 an interview with Fox News.
"The legislation ... that Senator McCain supports would provide the authority for the federal government to surveille American citizens in their own country without any suspicion whatsoever that they're engaging in discussions with terrorists or about criminal activity."
True
By Adriel Bettelheim • July 2, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on May 18, 2008
McCain tells of a fellow Vietnam POW who was beaten for fashioning an American flag that became an inspirational symbol to fellow POWs.
True
By Robert Farley • July 2, 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
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on June 30, 2008 a TV ad.
Obama says his bill "reduced welfare rolls nearly 80 percent."
Half-True
By Bill Adair • June 30, 2008
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
stated on June 18, 2008 an interview with "Democracy Now!," an independent radio program
"The most recent Associated Press poll has Nader-Gonzalez at 6 percent, without any national coverage, against McCain and Obama."
Mostly True
By Alexander Lane • June 30, 2008
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
stated on June 18, 2008 an interview with "Democracy Now!," an independent radio program
"I didn't say" it doesn't really matter whether Gore or Bush is president.
Mostly False
By Alexander Lane • June 30, 2008
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
stated on June 18, 2008 a radio interview with Democracy Now!
"He won't even support his colleague's ... motion to censure the Bush administration for systemic repeated illegal wiretaps."
True
By Alexander Lane • June 30, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on June 25, 2008 a Web ad.
Says Obama opposes offshore drilling and a gas tax holiday.
True
By Bill Adair • June 27, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on June 25, 2008 a Web ad
Says Obama opposes innovation, the electric car and "clean, safe, nuclear energy."
Pants on Fire!
By Bill Adair • June 27, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on June 13, 2008 Columbus, Ohio
"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."
True
By John Frank • June 26, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on June 18, 2008 Springfield, Mo.
"I've always said it's (offshore drilling) up to the states and I still say that."
Mostly True
By Robert Farley • June 26, 2008
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