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No maverick cred for Obama

October 8, 2008

Still fighting to be the candidate who can deliver change, McCain accuses Obama of being too cozy with his party leaders.

Off key in Music City

October 8, 2008

McCain and Obama tangle in Nashville. We check their claims and find some truth . . . and some stretching.

Campaigns dig into the archives to attack

October 7, 2008

The race is tight and the campaigns are digging deeper for the dirt.

We’re honored

October 3, 2008

PC World names PolitiFact one of "The 100 Incredibly Useful and Interesting Web Sites."

Sorting out the truth on energy

October 3, 2008

In our latest installment of our series on key issues, we distill the candidates' positions and examine our key rulings.

Hooey in St. Louie

October 2, 2008

The candidates for vice president meet in St. Louis. We check their facts.

Tonight: Follow our debate coverage on Twitter

October 1, 2008

Watching the debate? You can follow our coverage on Twitter.

Victim in rape ad not from Palin’s town

October 1, 2008

A new TV ad from Planned Parenthood against Sarah Palin includes a rape victim. But she is not from Wasilla.

Economic barrage

September 30, 2008

In new TV ads, McCain and Obama make claims about taxes and Fannie Mae. We find they're both exaggerating.

McCain’s Spanish dancing

September 29, 2008

At the first debate, Obama said McCain had balked at meeting with the Spanish prime minister and wasn't sure if Spain was a U.S. ally. We sort out the facts.

Friday night fight

September 27, 2008

McCain and Obama spar at Ole Miss in their first debate. We check their facts and find a few blunders.

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