Rep. Ron Paul and the Truth-O-Meter
We assess Ron Paul's record on the Truth-O-Meter. Overall, his record leans toward truth.
We assess Ron Paul's record on the Truth-O-Meter. Overall, his record leans toward truth.
The Truth-O-Meter hits opposite ends of the ruling spectrum on claims about health care, President Obama's past
The former Pennsylvania senator has been rated 13 times, usually earning a Half True or lower.
Ohio House Speaker William G. Batchelder loves telling a good story.
An anecdote about a top Canadian official seeking medical treatment in Ohio that he included in a floor speech got our attention and became one of our favorite items for 2011.
When we've checked former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, he's typically earned a Half True or higher on the Truth-O-Meter.
In the first of a series of report cards on the Republican presidential candidates, we review Michele Bachmann's record on the Truth-O-Meter.
Readers and bloggers didn't like our choice for Lie of the Year. Here is a sampling of their responses.
Water pollution from sanitary sewer and storm runoff has long been a concern for one Cleveland councilman. His ward has nearly 2 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, much of which is public beach.
He compared the water quality to that of the Third World. We tapped as one of our favorites for the year. Could it really be that bad?
PolitiFact responds to criticism about the 2011 Lie of the Year.
Readers and bloggers didn't like PolitiFact's choice for Lie of the Year. Here is a sampling of their responses.
Claims about Newt Gingrich teaming with Nancy Pelosi on global warming appear in video ads from two different super PACs, including one supporting Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential candidacy. PolitiFact put those claims to the Truth-O-Meter.
PolitiFact New Jersey has checked three Republican claims in the last two weeks tied to Jon Corzine.