Latest Stories By Bill Adair

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Victim in rape ad not from Palin’s town

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

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Economic barrage

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

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McCain’s Spanish dancing

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.

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Friday night fight

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

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The Palin ‘rape kit’ controversy

Bloggers contend Palin supported a city policy that charged sexual assault victims for forensic exams. We find the truth is murky.

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The bridge barrage

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

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

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.
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Drilling down on Palin’s record

We examine new claims about Palin's record on energy and the Bridge to Nowhere and find some exaggerations and a Full Flop.
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Talking hope, on the 50-yard line

In a Denver football stadium, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination. We check his facts.
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Get PolitiFact on your iPhone

We're introducing a mobile version of PolitiFact specially designed for your iPhone.
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Stretch the truth? Yes they can

As the Democrats increase their attacks on McCain, they're getting some facts wrong. But McCain and the RNC are also distorting the truth.
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