Focus on flip-flops: the McCain edition
It's easy to say a candidate flip-flops. But does he? We look at the various claims against John McCain.
It's easy to say a candidate flip-flops. But does he? We look at the various claims against John McCain.
We examine Wesley Clark's claim that McCain has no executive experience and find that McCain does – and earned high marks.
Trying to generate some attention for his longshot presidential bid, consumer advocate Ralph Nader shoots at the leaders.
Since we published Obama's birth certificate, questions about its authenticity have been frequent and fierce. After reviewing the evidence, we're confident in our rulings.
As Politifact celebrates a milestone – our 500th Truth-O-Meter item – we discuss some of the patterns and trends we've seen.
Obama says his domestic programs are 'paid for,' but to do that he's making a few assumptions.
Biden defends Obama by saying McCain changes positions, too. Yes, but not much on Iraq.
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Now his party's nominee, Obama touts love of country in his new ad. It gets his points on taxes and welfare largely right. A third claim on veterans health benefits is less clear.
To mark our 500th Truth-O-Meter ruling, PolitiFact staffers name their favorites.
We take apart popular notions on foreign debt and oil imports. Economists say the relationship is complicated.