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Mitt Romney
stated on August 5, 2012 in a campaign ad:

"In June, jobless ranks were higher in nearly 90 percent of U.S. cities."

Mostly False

By Louis Jacobson • August 8, 2012

Barack Obama
stated on August 4, 2012 in a campaign ad:

Says Mitt Romney opposes requiring employers to cover contraception and would eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood.

True

By Jon Greenberg • August 8, 2012

Mark Neumann
stated on August 8, 2012 in campaign website statements:

Says he never voted for a "tax increase."

False

August 8, 2012

John Kasich
stated on July 25, 2012 in an announcement at the Ohio State Fair:

"Ninety percent of the topsoil has inadequate moisture to grow crops."

True

By Aaron Marshall • August 8, 2012

Fran Millar
stated on July 25, 2012 in an article:

"We have reduced funding for education the least. They've suffered the least cuts."

Half-True

By Eric Stirgus • August 8, 2012

Mitt Romney
stated on August 6, 2012 in a campaign ad:

"Under Obama’s plan (for welfare), you wouldn’t have to work and wouldn’t have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check."

Pants on Fire!

By Molly Moorhead • August 7, 2012

Mitt Romney
stated on August 5, 2012 in a campaign ad:

Says Obama "refuses to recognize Jerusalem" as the capital of Israel.

Half-True

By Molly Moorhead • August 7, 2012

Mitt Romney
stated on August 5, 2012 in a campaign ad:

"As president, Barack Obama has never visited Israel."

True

By Molly Moorhead • August 7, 2012

Bill Nelson
stated on August 2, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says Connie Mack IV has been "a promoter for Hooters with a history of bar room brawling, altercations and road rage."

Mostly True

By Amy Sherman • August 7, 2012

Barack Obama
stated on July 31, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says Romney would add "trillions" to the deficit while Obama would "cut the deficit by $4 trillion."

Half-True

By Jon Greenberg • August 7, 2012

Stacey Abrams
stated on August 1, 2012 in a press release:

Says Georgia ranks "near the bottom in per capita transportation spending."

True

By Eric Stirgus • August 7, 2012

George Allen
stated on July 21, 2012 in a debate.:

"When I left the Senate, we were on a trajectory towards a balanced budget."

Half-True

August 7, 2012

Chain email
stated on July 12, 2012 in a message via the Internet:

Medicare insurance premiums will be rising to "$120.20 per month in 2013 and $247.00 per month in 2014."

Pants on Fire!

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • August 7, 2012

Mitt Romney
stated on August 4, 2012 in a press statement:

President Obama’s lawsuit claims it is unconstitutional for Ohio to allow servicemen and women extended early voting privileges during the state’s early voting period.

False

By Sabrina Eaton • August 6, 2012

TriMet
stated on July 7, 2012 in a newspaper ad:

"Without Westside MAX, we’d need to add 2.9 lanes to the Sunset Highway."

Mostly False

By Janie Har • August 6, 2012

Alan Grayson
stated on August 6, 2012 in a campaign mailer:

Says Gov. Jeb Bush vetoed the "Quiñones Plan" because it was "taxation without representation on a large scale."

Half-True

August 6, 2012

Harry Reid
stated on July 31, 2012 in an interview with the Huffington Post:

Says Mitt Romney did not pay taxes for 10 years.

Pants on Fire!

By Louis Jacobson • August 6, 2012

American Bridge 21st Century
stated on August 6, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV passed "only one bill" in seven years.

Mostly True

By Brittany Alana Davis • August 6, 2012

Chuck Fleischmann
stated on July 17, 2012 in in a blog post on his campaign website.:

Says that President Obama said that "Small Businesses Succeed Because of Government."

False

By Michael Collins • August 6, 2012

Jeff Fitzgerald
stated on July 26, 2012 in a news release:

"In her nearly decade and (a) half in Congress, Tammy Baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. Only three have been enacted into law."

Mostly True

August 6, 2012

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