Latest Stories By Aaron Sharockman

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PolitiFact Florida’s new ‘Scott-O-Meter’ to track campaign promises

December 30, 2010

Rick Scott launched his campaign for governor in April with a single promise — to remake state government. Nine months, nearly $75 million and 2.6 million votes later, the enormity of what he meant is coming into focus.

PolitiFact Florida’s Top 10 items of 2010

December 27, 2010

PolitiFact Florida couldn't have asked for a better first year than 2010 -- an amazing election cycle with plenty of interesting facts to check. Which items did you like most in 2010? We unveil the readers' Top 10 Truth-O-Meter items of the year.

Post election, Florida’s politicians find the truth

December 10, 2010

Something must be wrong. In the month or so since the election, Florida politicians have been getting their facts right. Are we on our way out of a job? We take a look.

Fact-checking attacks on the DREAM Act

December 8, 2010

With the DREAM Act heating up in Congress, so too is the rhetoric about it. We take a look at several claims from opponents of the bill, which would provide a path to citizenship for children brought to the United States illegally if they complete two years of college or in the military.

Fact-checking attacks on the DREAM Act

December 8, 2010

With the DREAM Act heating up in Congress, so too is rhetoric about it. We take a look at claims from opponents of the proposal, which would provide a path to citizenship for children brought to the United States illegally who later complete two years in college or the military. U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, is among the foes.

Rick Scott, Florida’s new governor

November 3, 2010

After a high-spending campaign with mostly his own money, Republican Rick Scott narrowly won election to become Florida's next governor. Here's a look back through our fact-checking eyes at what he said, and what others said about him.

Marco Rubio, Florida’s new U.S. senator

November 3, 2010

After leading in the polls for months, Republican Marco Rubio handily won election to become Florida's next U.S. senator. Here's a look back through our fact-checking eyes at what he said, and what others said about him. 

Fact-checking the unbelievable 2010 election campaigns

October 30, 2010

No matter the results Tuesday, the biggest loser in Florida's epic 2010 election season may be the truth.

If you can stand the heat, we’ve got Pants on Fire for you!

October 28, 2010

When we sweep all the Pants on Fire rulings from this campaign into one pile, we've got quite a bonfire. Read on to see what we said – if you can stand the heat…

Fact-checking the Florida constitutional amendments

October 28, 2010

Once you get past the high-profile Senate and governor's races on Nov. 2, 2010, you'll find a half-dozen proposed constitutional amendments. We fact-checked those issues, too. 

CNN/St. Pete Times debate includes talk about Alex Sink’s banking background

October 26, 2010

One of the most heated exchanges between Rick Scott and Alex Sink at their third and final gubernatorial debate on Oct. 25, 2010, centered on fraud. But it was Sink, not Scott, in the hot seat. We check the claims from both candidates.

Governor candidates take national stage for CNN debate

October 26, 2010

At Florida's third and final gubernatorial debate on Oct. 25, 2010, the only thing Alex Sink and Rick Scott agreed on is that the minimum wage is $7.55. Both were wrong. (It's $7.25). And so it went.

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