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The Guard is strained, but so are Obama’s facts
By Stephanie Garry July 9, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama used this summer's Midwest flooding to illustrate his point that the Guard and Reserves are overtaxed. Good point, bad example.

Bogus Dowd column spreads quickly
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Bill Adair July 8, 2008

Blogs and chain e-mails are spreading a Maureen Dowd column that claims the Obama campaign got suspicious contributions from Iran, Saudi Arabia and China. But the column is a fake.

Rattling sabers at Iran
By Alexander Lane July 7, 2008

Sen. McCain has been clear about the threat posed by Iran, but it's the experts aren't so sure.

Focus on flip-flops: the McCain edition
By Angie Drobnic Holan July 3, 2008

It's easy to say a candidate flip-flops. But does he? We look at the various claims against John McCain.

When McCain was in charge
By Bill Adair July 1, 2008

We examine Wesley Clark's claim that McCain has no executive experience and find that McCain does – and earned high marks.

Nader on the attack
By Alexander Lane June 30, 2008

Trying to generate some attention for his longshot presidential bid, consumer advocate Ralph Nader shoots at the leaders.

Obama’s birth certificate: Final chapter
June 27, 2008

Since we published Obama's birth certificate, questions about its authenticity have been frequent and fierce. After reviewing the evidence, we're confident in our rulings.

The Truth-O-Meter at 500
By Bill Adair June 25, 2008

As Politifact celebrates a milestone – our 500th Truth-O-Meter item – we discuss some of the patterns and trends we've seen.

Rhetoric doesn’t pay the bills
By Alexander Lane June 24, 2008

Obama says his domestic programs are 'paid for,' but to do that he's making a few assumptions.

Flipping and flopping
By Angie Drobnic Holan June 24, 2008

Biden defends Obama by saying McCain changes positions, too. Yes, but not much on Iraq.

Send us your mail!
By Bill Adair June 24, 2008

Got an interesting campaign mailing you'd like us to check? Or a chain e-mail you're wondering about? We'd love to see any mailings you have received – snail-mail or e-mail. Just click here to tell us about them.

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