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Romney put illegal immigrants to work, Perry says

October 19, 2011

Familiar, fact-checked claims flew at the CNN Republican presidential debate including a charge that Mitt Romney employed undocumented immigrants to mow his lawn.

Fact-checking the Republican debate in Nevada

October 19, 2011

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan was under attack early from the GOP field. Later Mitt Romney and Rick Perry collided over immigration.

Truth-O-Meter rates claims on Democratic tax hikes; $1B state budget surplus

October 18, 2011

See how the Truth-O-Meter ruled this past weekend on claims about the number and effects of Democratic tax increases, and how much of a surplus a former Republican governor left the state.

Just how big is the proposed casino in Miami?

October 17, 2011

The Genting Group wants to bring casino-style resort gaming to South Florida. And they want to make a big splash along downtown Miami's waterfront.

How creative editing distorts the truth in Perry video

October 17, 2011

A snip here, a snip there: A look at how some selective editing in Perry's new video twists the truth.

Edits fuel distortions in Perry video on Romney

October 17, 2011

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry’s online video leaves out key words and leaves in misimpressions about rival Mitt Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, and President Barack Obama.

Checking Herman Cain’s math on 9-9-9

October 14, 2011

Herman Cain told us that a person making $50,000 a year would be better off under his 9-9-9. We crunch the numbers with a trio of accountants.

Checking Herman Cain’s math on 9-9-9

October 14, 2011

Herman Cain told us that a person making $50,000 a year would be better off under his 9-9-9. We crunch the numbers with a trio of accountants.

Revisiting Rick Perry, Al Gore, Ronald Reagan

October 13, 2011

Some familiar claims were loosed at this week’s Republican presidential debate -- including Rick Perry’s claim that while Texas gained 1 million jobs, the country lost 2.5 million.

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Trade agreements don’t have all protections promised

October 13, 2011

Obama earned a Compromise for his campaign promise to include environmental and labor protections in trade agreements.

Michele Bachmann assails Rick Perry

October 12, 2011

Rick Perry wasn't front and center in this week's Republican presidential debate, but Michele Bachmann chose to level a flawed question his direction.

NJ.com readers offer mixed reactions to Paul Mulshine’s column on Social Security

October 12, 2011

Star-Ledger columnist Paul Mulshine gives his take on a recent ruling from PolitiFact New Jersey, and gets mixed responses from NJ.com readers.
 

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