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The latest Truth-O-Meter items from John Frank
Palin supports "aerial hunting of wolves and other wildlife."
"Palin (proposed) a $150 bounty for the severed foreleg of each killed wolf."
"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."
"I'm the product of a mixed marriage that would have been illegal in 12 states when I was born."
McCain's "plan for the economy is to extend George Bush's tax cuts for billionaires and give a $100-billion additional corporate tax cut."
"He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy."
"But it was Hillary Clinton, in an interview with Tom Brokaw, who quote 'paid tribute' to Ronald Reagan's economic and foreign policy."
"And he's the only candidate who will fight for a national catastrophe fund to reduce insurance rates."
"I have never asked for nor received a single earmark or pork barrel project for my state."
Recent stories from John Frank
Rudy's Florida pitchIn a TV ad aimed at voters in Florida, Rudy Giuliani makes claims about cutting taxes, welfare reform and a national insurance fund. We find he's mostly right on two, but wrong on the other.
History is not their best subjectPresidential candidates often make historical references to emphasize points or justify positions. A lot of the time, though, they get their facts wrong -- to the dismay of historians.
Making 'disruption' equal 'destruction'Rudy Giuliani frequently attacks Hillary Clinton over her views on the free market, but he's blatantly misquoting her.
Thompson's first role: factory workerTo counter his history in Hollywood and Washington, he tells of growing up in rural Tennessee.
No easy pricetag for Iraq warA precise figure on the cost of the Iraq war is missing in action.
Obama Girl gets Giuliani rightHe did marry his second cousin.
John Frank is a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times. Previously, he reported on Congress and the 2004 presidential election for the Houston Chronicle before joining The (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier as the lead political reporter covering national and state politics from the capital bureau in Columbia, S.C.
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