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Palin’s pipeline – less than meets the eye
By Alexander Lane September 15, 2008

It was her biggest goal as governor, and she took a few steps down the road. But this pipeline is still a bit of a pipe dream.

Sarah in the spotlight
By Angie Drobnic Holan September 12, 2008

We fact-check statements from Sarah Palin's first major news interview since being named the vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party.

Kindergarten Sex Ed? Hardly
By Angie Drobnic Holan September 11, 2008

A McCain ad says Obama wants "comprehensive" sex ed for kindergartners. No, he doesn't.

Lipstick, pigs and pit bulls
By Angie Drobnic Holan September 10, 2008

The McCain campaign seized on Obama's use of an old metaphor to say he said something he didn't.

The e-mail heard round the world
September 9, 2008

Anne Kilkenny of Wasilla, Alaska, shared some thoughts on Gov. Sarah Palin in an e-mail to a few friends. But then they told a few people and so on and so on.

The bridge barrage
By Bill Adair September 8, 2008

We sort out the claims and exaggerations about Palin's actions on the Bridge to Nowhere.

McCain’s big night
By Bill Adair September 5, 2008

In a St. Paul hockey arena, John McCain accepts the Republican nomination. We check his facts.

FACT SHEET: Are you experienced?
By Angie Drobnic Holan September 3, 2008

We look at the four nominees for president and vice president and count up their experience.

 

Getting fired up in St. Paul
By Bill Adair September 3, 2008

After losing a day because of Hurricane Gustav, Republicans — and their new ally Joe Lieberman — try to make up for lost time with lots of praise of John McCain and a few digs at Barack Obama. We check the facts.

Drilling down on Palin’s record
By Bill Adair September 1, 2008

We examine new claims about Palin's record on energy and the Bridge to Nowhere and find some exaggerations and a Full Flop.

Examining Gov. Sarah Palin
August 29, 2008

John McCain's surprising choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential nominee gives PolitiFact a fresh face. We start by digging into her resume.

Talking hope, on the 50-yard line
By Bill Adair August 29, 2008

In a Denver football stadium, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination. We check his facts.

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