Latest Stories By John Frank

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Rudy’s Florida pitch

January 19, 2008

In a TV ad aimed at voters in Florida, Rudy Giuliani makes claims about cutting taxes, welfare reform and a national insurance fund. We find he's mostly right on two, but wrong on the other.

History is not their best subject

December 18, 2007

Presidential candidates often make historical references to emphasize points or justify positions. A lot of the time, though, they get their facts wrong -- to the dismay of historians.

Making ‘disruption’ equal ‘destruction’

November 13, 2007

Rudy Giuliani frequently attacks Hillary Clinton over her views on the free market, but he's blatantly misquoting her.

Thompson’s first role: factory worker

October 18, 2007

To counter his history in Hollywood and Washington, he tells of growing up in rural Tennessee.

No easy pricetag for Iraq war

September 20, 2007

A precise figure on the cost of the Iraq war is missing in action.

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