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Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 27, 2015 an interview
"I unsealed my records" at Marquette University. 
False
March 12, 2015
David Hallock
David Hallock
stated on November 12, 2014 a forum
In rural Virginia, "Sen. Warner ran 8-10 points ahead of a traditional Democrat -- ahead of Senator Kaine, ahead of Governor McAuliffe."
False
By Nancy Madsen, Warren Fiske • November 21, 2014
Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly
stated on October 21, 2014 a segment on "The Kelly File"
A new Colorado law "literally allows residents to print ballots from their home computers, then encourages them to turn ballots over to ‘collectors.’ "
False
By Katie Sanders • October 30, 2014
John Carlevale
John Carlevale
stated on October 19, 2014 a TV debate
Four members of the Rhode Island General Assembly "went to vote in 2010 and were told they had already voted."
False
By Alex Kuffner • October 26, 2014
Larry Pressler
Larry Pressler
stated on October 16, 2014 a campaign forum
"All four on Mount Rushmore, they were all independents at one critical point in their career."
False
By Steve Contorno • October 16, 2014
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
stated on October 10, 2014 a news release
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Wisconsin's photo ID election law
False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 14, 2014
One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on September 26, 2014 a news release
Scott Walker was elected governor on a promise not to take campaign contributions "from the date of his inauguration until the signing of the state budget," but broke it by taking nearly $5.6 million.  
False
September 29, 2014
Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham
stated on September 28, 2014 comments on ABC's "This Week"
This Congress "adjourned earliest of any time in congressional history before an election."
False
By Jon Greenberg • September 28, 2014
Shemia Fagan
Shemia Fagan
stated on August 15, 2014 an Oregon Voters' Pamphlet statement
"I sponsored the new Buy American law"
False
By Dana Tims • September 12, 2014
Greater Wisconsin Committee
Greater Wisconsin Committee
stated on August 20, 2014 a campaign TV ad
"Scott Walker gave Wisconsin job creation money to his cronies: corporate friends who contributed to his campaigns" and got $570 million in job-development incentives
False
By Dave Umhoefer • September 3, 2014
Jody Hice
Jody Hice
stated on January 24, 2014 a Facebook post
Thomas Jefferson said, "That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves."  
False
By April Hunt • September 3, 2014
Allan Fung
Allan Fung
stated on August 18, 2014 a news release
"Nazi imagery [was used] by the Block for Governor campaign to describe supporters of Allan Fung for Governor."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • August 24, 2014
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on July 17, 2014 radio interview
Says Jason Carter has "gotten David Axelrod to come down and be his campaign advisor."  
False
By Nancy Badertscher • July 29, 2014
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on July 15, 2014 in a Facebook posting
"The fundraising numbers are in, and our grassroots support is unmatched!"
False
By Dave Umhoefer • July 27, 2014
Brad Schimel
Brad Schimel
stated on June 26, 2014 a fund-raising email
Says attorney general candidate Jon Richards "went so far to say he would only enforce the laws with which he personally agreed."  
False
July 16, 2014
Chain email
Chain email
stated on June 18, 2014 a chain email
Says Barack Obama is the "first president to appoint 45 czars to replace elected officials in his office."
False
By Shannon Beckham • June 25, 2014
Karl Rove
Karl Rove
stated on May 8, 2014 a panel discussion
Says Hillary Clinton spent 30 days in the hospital in 2012 and appeared "wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury."  
False
By Jon Greenberg • May 14, 2014
Kyle Williams
Kyle Williams
stated on May 6, 2014 campaign fllier
State Rep. Elena Parent "supported Governor Nathan Deal’s plan to slash the HOPE scholarship."  
False
By Eric Stirgus • May 13, 2014
Jim DeMint
Jim DeMint
stated on March 7, 2014 an interview
"The big Wall Street banks, the big corporations" give "many times more" political donations to Democrats than Republicans.  
False
April 16, 2014
Dick Morris
Dick Morris
stated on April 7, 2014 in a broadcast of Fox News' "Hannity"
A North Carolina study proves that "probably over a million people voted twice in (the 2012) election."
False
By Jon Greenberg • April 10, 2014
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