Clinton fails English exam - twice

Clinton overstates the implications of making English the official U.S. language.

By David DeCamp :: Published on

RNC goes after Clinton, Obama on Iraq

The RNC goes on the offensive against the top Democrats on Iraq, but the flip-flop charge against Clinton and Obama just isn't very strong.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on

Thompson's gun claim low on ammo

He says more guns mean less crime. But the academic research is inconclusive.

By David Baumann :: Published on

Dodd exaggerates influence on Iraq

Dodd says in a TV ad that he persuaded Clinton and Obama to support a March 2008 withdrawal from Iraq. But there's little evidence he was a factor in their decisions.

By Bill Adair :: Published on

Romney defense claim misleading

Mitt Romney blames the Clinton administration for shrinking the nation's military. But the shrinkage actually began under President George H.W. Bush.

By Bill Adair :: Published on

Romney says McCain flip-flops, too

Mitt Romney sought to deflect the criticism he has faced for his change on abortion by pointing out that Sen. John McCain has changed some positions, too.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on

Obama won't accept money from lobbyists . . . or will he?

Barack Obama says he is "refusing contributions from PACs and Washington lobbyists." But he accepts money from state lobbyists and others in Washington's influence battles.

By Lissa August :: Published on

<p> Brownback says Romney isn't right</p>

In describing his differences with Romney, Brownback is correct on tax reform and Iraq, but he wrongly describes Romney's current position on abortion.

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<p> Romney wrong on run-up to Iraq war</p>

Romney said the United States invaded Iraq because Saddam Hussein refused to allow weapons inspections and violated UN resolutions. But UN inspectors did enter Iraq prior to the war and were actively investigating Iraqi weapons programs. The U.S. decision to invade the country was not based on a UN resolution because the U.S. could not win a Security Council vote on the matter.

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Obama Girl gets Giuliani right

He did marry his second cousin.

By John Frank :: Published on

Why check Obama Girl?

We don't just examine claims from the candidates

By Bill Adair :: Published on

D'oh Canada!

Our friends at FactCheck.org catch Obama looking for Canadian president

By Bill Adair :: Published on

How the Truth-O-Meter works

In politics, truth is not black and white.

By Bill Adair :: Published on

How we choose

In choosing items to check, we pick claims that pique our curiosity

By Bill Adair :: Published on