Will increasing taxes on millionaires squelch job creation?
That’s been an often repeated assertion of Republican leaders like House Speaker John Boehner.
But how well does that argument hold up on the Truth-O-Meter?
As Democrats launch their drive to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, here's a look at some of the claims -- from both sides -- you're likely to see repeated.
And repeated.
During the Republican candidates debate in South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2011, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Tex., didn't hedge. "Torture is illegal by our laws. It's illegal by international laws," he said. Is it? And what's Barack Obama's record on the issue?
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen wrongly applies a statistic about business income and its potential impact on small businesses.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign posted a video online Nov. 7, 2011, assailing President Barack Obama's record with a couple of edited TV clips that distort journalists' statements, according to our look back.
We've checked a claim that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich made in the debate on the economy in Michigan Nov. 9, that by 2014 "there will be one administrator for every teacher on college campuses in the United States."
We also found facts to check on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart.
Even after the Oct. 9, 2011 Republican candidates' debate was over, we wondered about what some candidates said. For instance, does the U.S. really send enough in interest payments to China to fund the People's Liberation Army?
After Wednesday’s debate "Oops," Rick Perry’s crew sent out a letter with a few other famous political gaffes -- including the "Great Tamales Incident" of 1976.
Republican presidential candidates clashed over the economy Wednesday night on on CNBC — and we're checking the facts.
The Republicans debated in Michigan on Wednesday night. We're on the job.
A few claims in this week's CNBC Republican presidential debate brought to mind past fact checks.
Michele Bachmann spoke to how few Americans pay federal income taxes. Herman Cain bemoaned how much it costs to comply with tax laws. And Rick Perry said things will be better if Medicaid is turned over to states to manage.