Latest Fact-Checks By Paul Specht

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Experts: Tillis ‘wrong’ to compare small-dollar donations with ‘dark money’

March 17, 2021

Says a lack of transparency for small-dollar donations is the “same thing” as dark money

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NC elections board leader downplays rule changes

March 5, 2021

Says the NC elections board “did not change state law."

Budd says 9% of stimulus targets COVID, the rest is ‘not even’ related

March 1, 2021

“There’s about 9% of (the American Rescue Plan) actually going to COVID, meaning 91% of it is not even COVID-related.”

How are the CDC, North Carolina treating Type 1 diabetes in the vaccine rollout?

February 18, 2021

“Gov Roy Cooper does not consider Type 1 diabetes an under lying health issue!”

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Democrats say 40% of people with college debt didn’t get degrees

February 12, 2021

“Almost 40% of borrowers with student loan debt didn't finish their degree.”

Walker exaggerates effect of Trump drug order, Biden freeze

February 12, 2021

“President Biden is raising the prices of insulin and Epi-Pens on those with high costs and the uninsured.”

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Cooper exaggerates immediate effect of school reopening bill

February 5, 2021

Says North Carolina bill to require in-person learning is “stripping out some of the health protocols that are in place.”

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Elaine Marshall has won more statewide races than anyone alive in North Carolina

February 2, 2021

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall "has won more statewide races than probably anyone else alive."

NC health officials clarify number of spoiled COVID-19 vaccines

January 27, 2021

Says the number of spoiled coronavirus vaccines in North Carolina is “very small ... in the tens.”

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NC GOP wrong about Roy Cooper staying in mansion

December 30, 2020

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper "has not left the Governor's Mansion since the start of the #COVID19 crisis."

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No, Roy Cooper did not get a DUI in Stanly County

December 18, 2020

Say North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Stanly County.

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