Latest False Fact-checks in Ethics Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation. Dick Cheney stated on December 14, 2014 in comments on NBC's "Meet the Press": Says Saddam Hussein "had a 10-year relationship with al-Qaida." Facebook posts stated on September 10, 2014 in posts on Facebook: "Fox admits they lie" and, under the First Amendment, "have the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on public airwaves." Brad Schimel stated on June 26, 2014 in a fund-raising email: Says attorney general candidate Jon Richards "went so far to say he would only enforce the laws with which he personally agreed." Ron Paul stated on January 14, 2014 in an email blast: For "the past year, I was censored" and muzzled. Republican Party of Georgia stated on September 19, 2013 in a press release: "Rather than prioritize and pass ethics reform measures to restore trust in state government, (Democrats) sat on their hands and did nothing" when they were the majority. Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 22, 2013 in a TV ad.: "There’s only one candidate under investigation -- Terry McAuliffe." Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 10, 2013 in a speech.: Says Terry McAuliffe is "the person who invented the scheme to rent out the Lincoln Bedroom." Florida Democratic Party stated on June 16, 2013 in a Web video: A study ranked Florida "No. 1 in government corruption" under Gov. Rick Scott. Ed FitzGerald stated on April 19, 2013 in an email announcing his gubernatorial campaign kickoff: "Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on June 1, 2012 in a news release: "Congressman Renacci is under FBI investigation." New Jersey Republican State Committee stated on March 19, 2012 in a tweet: "And the #jerseycomeback keeps rolling! Thanks to @GovChristie NJ now has lowest corruption risk of any state." Cory Booker stated on May 10, 2011 in a radio interview on the Brian Lehrer show: The ACLU didn't call for an investigation (of the Newark police department), they called for an immediate federal monitor. Joe Wilkinson stated on January 20, 2011 in a newspaper article: A national organization says Georgia has one of America’s toughest ethics laws. Michelle Malkin stated on January 12, 2011 in a blog post: The White House "branded" the memorial service for the Tucson shootings with a "Together We Thrive" logo and slogan. Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent stated on October 13, 2010 in a campaign mailer: State House incumbent Jill Chambers, R-Atlanta, "personally profits from taxpayer money." Back to Basics stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Rick Perry is "taking money away from hurricane victims" and diverting it to "remodel the Governor's Mansion." Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Chain email stated on July 25, 2010 in an e-mail: After Hurricane Katrina, "Dallas and San Antonio took in 5,000 to 10,000 refugees each, but (Bill) White brought in 250,000 and put them up in his 'buddies' empty apartment buildings and let the federal government pay their rents for over two years. They did not return to New Orleans, most of them are on welfare." Joseph Fernandez stated on August 25, 2010 in a candidate mailing: I "kicked crooked cops and government officials off the public pension rolls." Rick Scott stated on August 17, 2010 in a TV ad.: Bill McCollum "backed Jim Greer's effort to hide financial irregularities." Rick Perry stated on July 19, 2010 in a Perry website: Says Bill White "profiteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita." Jeff Greene stated on July 31, 2010 in a campaign mail piece.: "Kendrick Meek was named one of the two most corrupt Democrats in Congress by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington." Holly Turner stated on March 31, 2010 in a TV ad: "Giving money to politicians has paid off for Paul Workman. Workman gave thousands to politicians and got millions in government construction projects." Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar stated on January 28, 2010 in a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.: "In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support." Barack Obama stated on January 27, 2010 in his State of the Union address: "We've excluded lobbyists from policymaking jobs." Glenn Beck stated on December 3, 2009 in his Fox News Channel show: Labor union president Andy Stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the White House. Sarah Palin stated on November 17, 2009 in her book, 'Going Rogue': The McCain campaign "did not elaborate" on Obama's ties to ACORN. Chain email stated on July 8, 2008 in a chain e-mail sent to many people.: E-mail quotes Maureen Dowd column that Obama has received suspicious contributions from Saudi Arabia, Iran and China.
Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation. Dick Cheney stated on December 14, 2014 in comments on NBC's "Meet the Press": Says Saddam Hussein "had a 10-year relationship with al-Qaida." Facebook posts stated on September 10, 2014 in posts on Facebook: "Fox admits they lie" and, under the First Amendment, "have the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on public airwaves." Brad Schimel stated on June 26, 2014 in a fund-raising email: Says attorney general candidate Jon Richards "went so far to say he would only enforce the laws with which he personally agreed." Ron Paul stated on January 14, 2014 in an email blast: For "the past year, I was censored" and muzzled. Republican Party of Georgia stated on September 19, 2013 in a press release: "Rather than prioritize and pass ethics reform measures to restore trust in state government, (Democrats) sat on their hands and did nothing" when they were the majority. Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 22, 2013 in a TV ad.: "There’s only one candidate under investigation -- Terry McAuliffe." Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 10, 2013 in a speech.: Says Terry McAuliffe is "the person who invented the scheme to rent out the Lincoln Bedroom." Florida Democratic Party stated on June 16, 2013 in a Web video: A study ranked Florida "No. 1 in government corruption" under Gov. Rick Scott. Ed FitzGerald stated on April 19, 2013 in an email announcing his gubernatorial campaign kickoff: "Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on June 1, 2012 in a news release: "Congressman Renacci is under FBI investigation." New Jersey Republican State Committee stated on March 19, 2012 in a tweet: "And the #jerseycomeback keeps rolling! Thanks to @GovChristie NJ now has lowest corruption risk of any state." Cory Booker stated on May 10, 2011 in a radio interview on the Brian Lehrer show: The ACLU didn't call for an investigation (of the Newark police department), they called for an immediate federal monitor. Joe Wilkinson stated on January 20, 2011 in a newspaper article: A national organization says Georgia has one of America’s toughest ethics laws. Michelle Malkin stated on January 12, 2011 in a blog post: The White House "branded" the memorial service for the Tucson shootings with a "Together We Thrive" logo and slogan. Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent stated on October 13, 2010 in a campaign mailer: State House incumbent Jill Chambers, R-Atlanta, "personally profits from taxpayer money." Back to Basics stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Rick Perry is "taking money away from hurricane victims" and diverting it to "remodel the Governor's Mansion." Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Chain email stated on July 25, 2010 in an e-mail: After Hurricane Katrina, "Dallas and San Antonio took in 5,000 to 10,000 refugees each, but (Bill) White brought in 250,000 and put them up in his 'buddies' empty apartment buildings and let the federal government pay their rents for over two years. They did not return to New Orleans, most of them are on welfare." Joseph Fernandez stated on August 25, 2010 in a candidate mailing: I "kicked crooked cops and government officials off the public pension rolls." Rick Scott stated on August 17, 2010 in a TV ad.: Bill McCollum "backed Jim Greer's effort to hide financial irregularities." Rick Perry stated on July 19, 2010 in a Perry website: Says Bill White "profiteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita." Jeff Greene stated on July 31, 2010 in a campaign mail piece.: "Kendrick Meek was named one of the two most corrupt Democrats in Congress by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington." Holly Turner stated on March 31, 2010 in a TV ad: "Giving money to politicians has paid off for Paul Workman. Workman gave thousands to politicians and got millions in government construction projects." Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar stated on January 28, 2010 in a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.: "In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support." Barack Obama stated on January 27, 2010 in his State of the Union address: "We've excluded lobbyists from policymaking jobs." Glenn Beck stated on December 3, 2009 in his Fox News Channel show: Labor union president Andy Stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the White House. Sarah Palin stated on November 17, 2009 in her book, 'Going Rogue': The McCain campaign "did not elaborate" on Obama's ties to ACORN. Chain email stated on July 8, 2008 in a chain e-mail sent to many people.: E-mail quotes Maureen Dowd column that Obama has received suspicious contributions from Saudi Arabia, Iran and China.
Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation.
Dick Cheney stated on December 14, 2014 in comments on NBC's "Meet the Press": Says Saddam Hussein "had a 10-year relationship with al-Qaida."
Facebook posts stated on September 10, 2014 in posts on Facebook: "Fox admits they lie" and, under the First Amendment, "have the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on public airwaves."
Brad Schimel stated on June 26, 2014 in a fund-raising email: Says attorney general candidate Jon Richards "went so far to say he would only enforce the laws with which he personally agreed."
Ron Paul stated on January 14, 2014 in an email blast: For "the past year, I was censored" and muzzled.
Republican Party of Georgia stated on September 19, 2013 in a press release: "Rather than prioritize and pass ethics reform measures to restore trust in state government, (Democrats) sat on their hands and did nothing" when they were the majority.
Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 22, 2013 in a TV ad.: "There’s only one candidate under investigation -- Terry McAuliffe."
Ken Cuccinelli stated on August 10, 2013 in a speech.: Says Terry McAuliffe is "the person who invented the scheme to rent out the Lincoln Bedroom."
Florida Democratic Party stated on June 16, 2013 in a Web video: A study ranked Florida "No. 1 in government corruption" under Gov. Rick Scott.
Ed FitzGerald stated on April 19, 2013 in an email announcing his gubernatorial campaign kickoff: "Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics."
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on June 1, 2012 in a news release: "Congressman Renacci is under FBI investigation."
New Jersey Republican State Committee stated on March 19, 2012 in a tweet: "And the #jerseycomeback keeps rolling! Thanks to @GovChristie NJ now has lowest corruption risk of any state."
Cory Booker stated on May 10, 2011 in a radio interview on the Brian Lehrer show: The ACLU didn't call for an investigation (of the Newark police department), they called for an immediate federal monitor.
Joe Wilkinson stated on January 20, 2011 in a newspaper article: A national organization says Georgia has one of America’s toughest ethics laws.
Michelle Malkin stated on January 12, 2011 in a blog post: The White House "branded" the memorial service for the Tucson shootings with a "Together We Thrive" logo and slogan.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus on behalf of Elena Parent stated on October 13, 2010 in a campaign mailer: State House incumbent Jill Chambers, R-Atlanta, "personally profits from taxpayer money."
Back to Basics stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Rick Perry is "taking money away from hurricane victims" and diverting it to "remodel the Governor's Mansion."
Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability.
Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui.
Chain email stated on July 25, 2010 in an e-mail: After Hurricane Katrina, "Dallas and San Antonio took in 5,000 to 10,000 refugees each, but (Bill) White brought in 250,000 and put them up in his 'buddies' empty apartment buildings and let the federal government pay their rents for over two years. They did not return to New Orleans, most of them are on welfare."
Joseph Fernandez stated on August 25, 2010 in a candidate mailing: I "kicked crooked cops and government officials off the public pension rolls."
Rick Scott stated on August 17, 2010 in a TV ad.: Bill McCollum "backed Jim Greer's effort to hide financial irregularities."
Rick Perry stated on July 19, 2010 in a Perry website: Says Bill White "profiteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita."
Jeff Greene stated on July 31, 2010 in a campaign mail piece.: "Kendrick Meek was named one of the two most corrupt Democrats in Congress by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington."
Holly Turner stated on March 31, 2010 in a TV ad: "Giving money to politicians has paid off for Paul Workman. Workman gave thousands to politicians and got millions in government construction projects."
Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar stated on January 28, 2010 in a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.: "In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support."
Barack Obama stated on January 27, 2010 in his State of the Union address: "We've excluded lobbyists from policymaking jobs."
Glenn Beck stated on December 3, 2009 in his Fox News Channel show: Labor union president Andy Stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the White House.
Sarah Palin stated on November 17, 2009 in her book, 'Going Rogue': The McCain campaign "did not elaborate" on Obama's ties to ACORN.
Chain email stated on July 8, 2008 in a chain e-mail sent to many people.: E-mail quotes Maureen Dowd column that Obama has received suspicious contributions from Saudi Arabia, Iran and China.