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Huckabee and the pudgy military

September 19, 2007

Huckabee gets the number right, but it may not mean what it says.

Clinton’s health care Rx: many options, fewer specifics

September 19, 2007

Clinton's health plan is not the "socialism" its critics declare, but it's skimpy on details and relies on optimistic math.

‘Dr. No’ sometimes votes yes

September 17, 2007

Ron Paul has the most libertarian voting record in the presidential field, but some of his claims about his record go too far.

Biden’s Iraq plan detailed enough to draw praise – and critics

September 14, 2007

More than a year ago, the Delaware Democrat offered a plan on Iraq. But he's no longer the only one.

Giuliani says a little too much about Democrats and taxes

September 13, 2007

Democrats and taxes make an easy target for a Republican, but Giuliani can't quite justify his claim for how high taxes would go.

Thompson on his own, 99-1

September 12, 2007

He's consistently voted against giving the feds authority in state matters — even when it opposes conservative ideals.

Dodd wants to be Kerry

September 12, 2007

The Connecticut senator likens his low poll numbers to John Kerry's four years ago. But the numbers don't match up.

In Miami, safety in numbers

September 10, 2007

The Democrats toss around lots of numbers in the Univision debate. They're right about health insurance and the border fence, but miss the mark on NAFTA.

Does Obama practice what he preaches?

September 9, 2007

The freshman senator calls for bipartisanship. But when he votes, it's nearly always with his party.

Debatable claims in N.H.

September 6, 2007

In a New Hampshire debate, the GOP candidates discuss immigration, Iraq and chicken dinners for Guantanamo detainees. Some of their facts aren't quite right.

Firing federal workers is difficult

September 5, 2007

McCain exaggerates when he says firing a federal worker is a "near impossibility." But experts say his broader point is true: Reforms are needed for supervisors to deal effectively with poor performers.

Obama: I’m a magnet for turnout

September 4, 2007

The Democrat says he can draw black voters and young people to the polls in a big way, but experts have their doubts.

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