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Christie, Buono claims go up against Truth-O-Meter

November 3, 2013

PolitiFact New Jersey looks back at some of the 19 gubernatorial campaign claims made by Gov. Chris Christie and Barbara Buono

On Senate election day, the Truth-O-Meter reviews Booker, Lonegan claims

October 15, 2013

From the financial fate of the national Social Security system to crime in Newark, PolitiFact New Jersey looks back at eight of the more than 20 claims made by Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Steve Lonegan.

PolitiFact New Jersey remembers solemn anniversary

September 11, 2013

The Truth-O-Meter has tested claims about population growth in lower Manhattan, congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, and whether the 9/11 hijackers had New Jersey driver's licenses.

Frank Lautenberg claims recalled by Truth-O-Meter

June 3, 2013

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) went up against the Truth-O-Meter eight times on topics ranging from Amtrak funding to national healthcare and gun-control measures

Gov. Chris Christie claims Scooby-Doo was his favorite show when he was 4 years old

April 21, 2013

Governor and 4-year-old boy discuss cartoons at Branchburg town hall meeting

Chris Christie’s budget address included claims familiar to the Truth-O-Meter

March 3, 2013

Speech referenced handful of past claims, from the existence of a $13 billion deficit to where New Jersey ranks nationally in institutionalizing the mentally ill

Frank Lautenberg versus the Truth-O-Meter: A look back

February 14, 2013

New Jersey's senior senator announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election to a sixth term in 2014

Truth-O-Meter has checked gun claims by NJ Democrats

January 16, 2013

PolitiFact New Jersey looks back at fact-checks on claims related to gun laws and violence

Cory Booker files paperwork for U.S. Senate; how’s he done against the Truth-O-Meter?

January 11, 2013

Cory Booker has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission that marks a first step toward his running for Frank Lautenberg's Senate seat in 2014.

Booker vs. the Truth-O-Meter

December 20, 2012

We look back at how Newark's mayor has done on claims ranging from crime to health care.

Truth-O-Meter hands down mixed results on gun claims

December 18, 2012

In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., mass shootings, PolitiFact New Jersey looks back at past gun claims made by some members of the New Jersey congressional delegation.

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