The Truth-O-Meter and the health care debate of 2009
When it came to statements on health care, the Truth-O-Meter found lots of distortions.
When it came to statements on health care, the Truth-O-Meter found lots of distortions.
We review the write-in votes from our Lie of the Year survey. We get an earful.
Sarah Palin's claim about the health care bill is the top choice of PolitiFact editors -- and readers.
Sarah Palin's "death panels" is the Lie of the Year. Here are the runners-up.
Conservative pundit Karl Rove says Obama's approval numbers are at a record low. The historic record supports that.
We check two Democratic claims on unemployment and the economy and find distortions.
We ask you to weigh in on what you think was the most significant falsehood of 2009.
A Republican says Obama's plan to spend TARP money on an economic stimulus is unlawful, but the experts say Congress can make it so.
Glenn Beck said a labor leader visits the White House more than anyone, but a little research easily debunks that.
Debate heats up as Obama orders a troop increase.
Liberal commentator Keith Olbermann said even Reagan couldn't meet new conservative standards promoted by the Republican Party. We scrutinize the record and find it's actually a tough call.
As President Obama prepares for a major address on the war in Afghanistan, we review his campaign promises on the issue.