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The latest Truth-O-Meter items written by Michael Van Sickler
"Ronald Reagan did amnesty."
Republican Rudy Giuliani on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 in a debate in Manchester, N.H.
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"George Bush ... used a signing statement (on a FEMA bill) to say, 'I don't have to follow that, unless I choose to.' "
Democrat Hillary Clinton on Thursday, December 13th, 2007 in debate in Johnston, Iowa
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"No, I did not (have illegal immigrants working at his mansion)."
Republican Mitt Romney on Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Rudy Giuliani is "probably the most underqualified man since George Bush to seek the presidency."
Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 in Philadelphia
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"I've got the most international experience here."
Democrat Bill Richardson on Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 in a Democratic debate in Philadelphia, Pa.
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Recent stories by Michael Van Sickler
What's in a resume?: The candidates have been making boasts and attacking each other over who has the most experience. We check their math.
Never say never: Edwards bans Washington lobbyist money, but not all lobbyist money.
Recent stories researched by Michael Van Sickler
Romney misses easy grounder : At the CNN/YouTube debate, the candidates argued about immigration, crime and Iraq. We found they generally got their facts right, although Romney missed an easy one about the Red Sox.
Michael Van Sickler is a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times.
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