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Fact-checking Jeb Bush vs. Donald Trump after CNN debate

By Amy Sherman, Joshua Gillin September 17, 2015

We look back at attacks between frontrunner Donald Trump and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

 

In debate, Ted Cruz pipes up on Iran deal, cutting off Planned Parenthood aid

By W. Gardner Selby September 17, 2015

For a spell, Ted Cruz looked to be a bit left out of the 11-candidate Republican presidential debate.

 

Then the Texan remaining in the field got back-to-back opportunities to criticize the Iran agreement and federal aid to Planned Parenthood. Later, he called the elevation of John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court "a mistake" before acknowledging he supported the Roberts' nomination at the time.

 

Cruz also said he'd place Rosa Parks on a revamped $20 bill.

 

Catch a lot more on PolitiFact's site and enjoy the Austin American-Statesman's coverage here.

 

See Ted Cruz's Truth-O-Meter report card here.

Fact checking Scott Walker in the second debate

September 16, 2015

How did Scott Walker do, factcheck-wise, in the second Republican presidential go-round? We check it out.

Fact-checking Jeb Bush vs. Donald Trump

By Amy Sherman September 15, 2015

As the second GOP debate approaches, we look back at attacks between frontrunner Donald Trump and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

 

Fact checking Scott Walker and unions

September 14, 2015

We review recent union-related fact checks ahead of a Walker speech in which he is expected to propose abolishing unions for federal workers.

Jindal tries for GOP nod from back of the pack

By April Hunt September 14, 2015

Eleven of the 17 candidates vying for the Republican nomination for president will be on the main stage at the second debate Wednesday.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, trailing in the polls, won't be among them. As part of PolitiFact's ongoing series examining statesment from candidates on both sides of the aisle, today we look at claims made by Jindal, who will again appear in the "undercard" debate prior to the main event.

Fact-checking the Sept. 13 shows

By Jon Greenberg, Linda Qiu September 13, 2015

Several GOP candidates appeared on the Sunday shows ahead of Wednesday's GOP debate. We fact-check claims from Scott Walker and Donald Trump.

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