PolitiFact’s Five Surprising “True” ratings
With our Lie of the Year, we focused on the biggest falsehoods of 2009. But we also want to highlight our findings at the other end of the Truth-O-Meter.
With our Lie of the Year, we focused on the biggest falsehoods of 2009. But we also want to highlight our findings at the other end of the Truth-O-Meter.
Conservative pundit Karl Rove says Obama's approval numbers are at a record low. The historic record supports that.
We've updated many promises on the Obameter recently. Here's a quick guide to the most notable.
Glenn Beck said a labor leader visits the White House more than anyone, but a little research easily debunks that.
The talk show host repeats a line from the blogosphere that fewer than 10 percent of Obama Cabinet members have private sector experience. But his number is way off.
Liberal commentator Keith Olbermann said even Reagan couldn't meet new conservative standards promoted by the Republican Party. We scrutinize the record and find it's actually a tough call.
Republican Orrin Hatch says the Democratic health care bill is longer than War and Peace . We count the words.
We check Ed Rendell's claim that the Stupak amendment would bar employees of small businesses that receive tax credits from getting abortion coverage.
We add promises on reproductive care and allowing people to shop for health plans like members of Congress. Both get rated Stalled.
Abortion opponents put greater restrictions in the House bill. We sort out the details.
Our handy guide to the Republican alternative on health care reform.
Obama aide claims lots of support. But a sampling of polls show that's a stretch.