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Focus on flip-flops: the McCain edition

July 3, 2008

It's easy to say a candidate flip-flops. But does he? We look at the various claims against John McCain.

When McCain was in charge

July 1, 2008

We examine Wesley Clark's claim that McCain has no executive experience and find that McCain does – and earned high marks.

Nader on the attack

June 30, 2008

Trying to generate some attention for his longshot presidential bid, consumer advocate Ralph Nader shoots at the leaders.

Obama’s birth certificate: Final chapter

June 27, 2008

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.

The Truth-O-Meter at 500

June 25, 2008

As Politifact celebrates a milestone – our 500th Truth-O-Meter item – we discuss some of the patterns and trends we've seen.

Rhetoric doesn’t pay the bills

June 24, 2008

Obama says his domestic programs are 'paid for,' but to do that he's making a few assumptions.

Flipping and flopping

June 24, 2008

Biden defends Obama by saying McCain changes positions, too. Yes, but not much on Iraq.

Send us your mail!

June 24, 2008

Got an interesting campaign mailing you'd like us to check? Or a chain e-mail you're wondering about? We'd love to see any mailings you have received – snail-mail or e-mail. Just click here to tell us about them.

Obama’s first ad hits patriotic note

June 23, 2008

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.

Greatest Hits Vol. 2

June 22, 2008

To mark our 500th Truth-O-Meter ruling, PolitiFact staffers name their favorites.

Mix ‘n match creditors with causes

June 20, 2008

We take apart popular notions on foreign debt and oil imports. Economists say the relationship is complicated.

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