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Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
stated on October 22, 2018 a speech
Under the Republican tax reform law, "83 percent of the benefits go to the top 1 percent of individuals and large multinational corporations."  
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • October 26, 2018
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 24, 2018 a digital ad
"We know dangerous criminals can slip through immigration at airports just like ours. Yet Joe Donnelly stood right here with the radical left against all efforts to secure our most vulnerable entry points."
False
By Manuela Tobias • October 26, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 22, 2018 a post on Facebook
A photo shows a Mexican police officer "brutalized by members of this caravan as they attempt to FORCE their way into Mexico."  
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 26, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 25, 2018 a Facebook post
"‘MAGA bomber’ identified as former CNN employee who donated to heavily to Hillary Clinton."  
Pants on Fire!
By Jon Greenberg • October 26, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 21, 2018 a post on Facebook
The migration of Hondurans toward the United States "was funded by Democrat activists."  
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 26, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on September 10, 2018 post on Facebook
"If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes."  
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 26, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 22, 2018 a Facebook post
"President Donald Trump signed DEPLOYMENT ORDERS for the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army, instructing them to deploy from Ft. Bragg, NC, to the U.S. southern border at Mexico."
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 26, 2018
Leah Vukmir
Leah Vukmir
stated on October 19, 2018 a debate
Says Tammy Baldwin’s "Medicare for All" plan means senior citizens would "no longer have" Medicare.  
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • October 26, 2018
Don Bacon
Don Bacon
stated on October 16, 2018 a debate
Says revenues "are actually up after tax reform."
Half-True
By Samantha Putterman • October 25, 2018
Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
stated on October 11, 2018 an attack ad
Says Phil Bredesen "lured illegal immigrants to Tennessee."  
Mostly False
By Jon Greenberg • October 25, 2018
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 22, 2018 a rally for Republican candidates in Houston
Says Beto O’Rourke "voted to shield MS-13 gang members from deportation."
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • October 25, 2018
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 24, 2018 a rally in Mosinee, Wis.
"Many presidents don’t get the chance to put a Supreme Court justice on."
False
By Louis Jacobson • October 25, 2018
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on October 22, 2018 a campaign ad
Says "over 40 Republican leaders denounced" Steve Watkins’ campaign  
Half-True
By Stephen Koff • October 25, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 22, 2018 a post on Facebook
"'Caravan' Migrant Army Paint Swastika on American Flag, Burn It in the Street."  
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 25, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 22, 2018
"The illegal caravan of immigrants are flying the Honduras flag as they burn the American flag as they march towards the USA wanting asylum!"
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 25, 2018
Alex Jones
Alex Jones
stated on October 24, 2018 in a blog post
Says explosive devices mailed to prominent Democrats and Trump critics confirm the "deep state (is) launching false flag against (mainstream media)/Dems to blame Trump & pro-America forces."
False
By John Kruzel • October 25, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on September 10, 2018 a Q&A at Truman State University
"My opponent is endorsed by Citizens United."
True
By Sten Spinella • October 25, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on September 25, 2018 a tweet
Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!"
Mostly False
By Theo DeRosa • October 25, 2018
worldnewsdailyreport.com
worldnewsdailyreport.com
stated on October 18, 2018 post on Facebook
"Canadians face major donut shortage after first day of cannabis legalization."
Pants on Fire!
By Kyra Haas • October 25, 2018
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 21, 2018
"Stacey Abrams burning the flag of the state she seeks to serve as Governor."
Half-True
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 25, 2018
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