Twisting the facts on taxes
A new McCain ad bends the truth to argue that Obama will raise taxes.
A new McCain ad bends the truth to argue that Obama will raise taxes.
The Obama campaign says McCain opposes a new bipartisan energy proposal because it has tax hikes for oil companies. Not so fast there — McCain's crew says he intends to look it over first.
Wondering if a candidate has flip-flopped? Just check our new Flip-O-Meter, which grades whether candidates have made No Flip, a Half Flip — or a Full Flop.
Just in time for summer, anonymous e-mailers send out a new twist on an old favorite: Barack Obama will raise your taxes! We find numerous inaccuracies.
Obama's town hall focuses on economic issues; protesters add to the mix.
A new attack ad goes after McCain's role in a lucrative defense contract being awarded to a European company over an American competitor.
Obama challenges McCain to a duel on taxes, noting he just may be related to legendary frontier lawman Wild Bill Hickok. We step back 60 paces and fire the truth.
Visit wounded troops in Germany and have it painted as a campaign stunt? Or cancel, but leave yourself open to attack?
Here's a shocker: Another chain e-mail proves inaccurate. This time, it's an American soldier slamming Obama's visit to Bagram Air Base.
McCain puts a positive spin on reality with his comments about oil-drilling and hurricanes.
A new TV ad from the conservative group Let Freedom Ring renews the charge that Obama is a flip-flopper. We check the facts.
The Obama campaign is exaggerating with its claim that McCain's tax plan offers nothing for the middle class.