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George W. Bush
George W. Bush
stated on February 10, 2008 Camp David
Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • February 12, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on February 10, 2008 a campaign rally in Alexandria, Va.
Americans "have never paid more for gas at the pump."
False
By Bill Adair • February 11, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on February 10, 2008 a campaign rally in Alexandra, Va.
"She said, you know, 'I voted for it, but I hoped it wouldn't pass.' That was a quote on live TV."
False
February 11, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on January 6, 2008 a chain e-mail sent to many people.
"While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches."
False
By Bill Adair • February 8, 2008
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on January 25, 2008 a campaign rally in Pensacola.
"I was pretty proud of being the only guy on the stage that ever had a job in the private sector."
False
By Bill Adair, Jennifer Liberto • January 25, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on January 24, 2008 a debate in Boca Raton.
"I won the majority of the Republican vote in both New Hampshire and South Carolina."
False
By David DeCamp • January 24, 2008
Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee
stated on January 23, 2008
"When the Fair Tax becomes law, it will be like waving a magic wand releasing us from pain and unfairness."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • January 23, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on January 18, 2008
Obama "remains silent" and "is never asked how he feels about his church honoring Farrakhan."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • January 23, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on January 21, 2008 a debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
"I know that Hillary on occasion has said — just last year said this (NAFTA) was a boon to the economy."
False
By Adriel Bettelheim • January 22, 2008
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
stated on January 18, 2008 in Pahrump, Nev.
Obama said that "since 1992, the Republicans have had all the good ideas..."
False
January 21, 2008
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on January 17, 2008 a news conference in a Staples store in Columbia, S.C.
"I don't have lobbyists running my campaign."
False
By Bill Adair • January 18, 2008
Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
stated on January 16, 2008 a TV ad
"He reformed welfare before others tried."
False
January 18, 2008
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on January 15, 2008 debate in Las Vegas
"So that 2005 energy bill was a big step backwards on the path to clean, renewable energy. That's why I voted against it."
False
January 16, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on January 6, 2008 a debate in Manchester, N.H.
"I have never asked for nor received a single earmark or pork barrel project for my state."
False
By John Frank • January 15, 2008
John McCain
John McCain
stated on January 10, 2008 a debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
"I supported (the surge), I argued for it. I'm the only one on this stage that did."
False
By Shawn Zeller • January 11, 2008
Chain email
Chain email
stated on January 6, 2008
The church Barack Obama belongs to only admits black people.
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • January 11, 2008
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on December 31, 2007 a campaign event in Ames, Iowa
"John doesn't have a record in the Senate. John's only passed four bills. They're all about post offices."
False
By Adriel Bettelheim • January 7, 2008
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on December 31, 2007 a campaign event in Ames, Iowa
"Barack Obama hasn't passed any (bills)."
False
By Adriel Bettelheim • January 7, 2008
Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee
stated on January 5, 2008 a debate in Manchester, N.H.
"I supported the surge when you didn't."
False
By Tom Tobin • January 6, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on December 26, 2007 a speech in Iowa
"Gas prices have never been higher, and Exxon Mobil's profits have never been higher."
False
By Asjylyn Loder • December 31, 2007
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