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Recent statements involving Democratic National Committee

"Only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore."

Mitch McConnell opposed "legislation to create and protect Kentucky jobs . . . help for the unemployed. . .  health care for Kentucky's children," and "fair pay for women."

The Republican Party has "21 percent party ID and shrinking."

"Less than four cents of every health care dollar is spent on prevention and public health."

"We spend more on health care than any other country, but we're ranked 47th in life expectancy and 43rd in child mortality."

Recent stories featuring Democratic National Committee

Democratic attack distorts McConnell's record:

The Democrats say McConnell opposes jobs, health care for kids and equal pay for women. We conduct a reality check.

Creative editing twists McCain's comments on Iraq: An ad from the DNC claims McCain is all over the map on Iraq. We find the ad leaves important context on the cutting room floor.

PolitiFact's greatest hits: Our Top 10 Truth-O-Meter rulings cover the Pledge of Allegiance, military shrinkage and crime linkage. We also examine whether God has a position on the Iowa caucuses.

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