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Obama’s Rezko connection

October 25, 2008

We sort out the controversy over Obama's longtime fundraiser.

Sorting out the truth on national security

October 23, 2008

This is Part 5 of our series on key issues of the presidential election. This time, national security.

Tips and tricks for using PolitiFact

October 22, 2008

In the final hours before election day, we provide some inside tips on how to find what you want on PolitiFact.

Adding up Obama’s tax calculator

October 22, 2008

We look at a tax calculator created by the Obama campaign and evaluate its accuracy.

Truth-O-Meter, meet Truth Invaders

October 22, 2008

A frustrated game designer and a volunteer staff have turned PolitiFact and FactCheck.org items into a game of Space Invaders. Pull up a browser and blast your way to the truth.

Did Obama balk on Series?

October 21, 2008

It was no bench-clearing brawl, but McCain claims Obama flip-flopped on who he's rooting for.

Tax cuts for 95 percent? A closer look

October 20, 2008

So how many people don't pay taxes? We answer that question and more.

Sorting out the truth on Obama, ACORN

October 17, 2008

McCain and the GOP link Obama and ACORN, but the connection seems more partisan then perilous.

Estimating Joe the Plumber’s tax bill

October 16, 2008

Would plumbers get a tax increase under Obama's plan? If they clear more than $250,000 in profits, yes.

A debate about Joe the Plumber

October 16, 2008

In their final debate, Obama and McCain spar about whose policies would be better for Joe Wurzelbacher, an Ohio plumber. We find mistakes by both.

Sorting out the truth on health care

October 14, 2008

This is Part 4 of our series on key issues of the presidential election. We'll distill the candidates' positions and examine key rulings. This time, health care.

A radical Ayers allegation

October 10, 2008

The McCain campaign ratchets up its attempt to connect Barack Obama to former '60s radical William Ayers.

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