The latest statements we've reviewed
McCain
Mostly true
"It (Georgia) was one of the earliest Christian nations. The king of then-Georgia in the third century converted to Christianity."

John McCain on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 in Saddleback Valley Community Church in Orange County, Calif. >>Details


Obama
False
Oil companies "haven't touched" 68 million acres where they already have rights to drill.

Barack Obama on Monday, August 4th, 2008 in Lansing, MI >>Details


McCain
True
The musical Mamma Mia! has "been selling out for years."

John McCain on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 in a town hall in Aspen, Colo. >>Details


McCain
Mostly true
Spending increases, not tax cuts, are the major cause of the federal budget deficit.

John McCain on Monday, July 28th, 2008 in an interview on CNN's Larry King Live >>Details


Obama
True
"We could save all the oil that they’re talking about getting off drilling, if everybody was just inflating their tires and getting regular tune-ups."

Barack Obama on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 in Springfield, Mo. >>Details


Obama
True
"I have repeatedly said that many of the predatory loans that were made in the mortgage system did target African-American and Latino communities."

Barack Obama on Friday, August 1st, 2008 in a town hall in St. Petersburg, Fla. >>Details


Obama
True
Obama said his proposed $1,000 emergency energy rebate "will be enough to offset the increased cost of gas for a working family over the next 4 months."

Barack Obama on Friday, August 1st, 2008 in a town hall in St. Petersburg, Fla. >>Details


Obama
True
"Wild Bill Hickok had his first duel in the town square here. And the family legend is that he is a distant cousin of mine."

Barack Obama on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 in Springfield, Mo. >>Details


McCain
Half-True
In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties."

John McCain on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 in Albuquerque, N.M. >>Details


Obama
Barely True
"I have little doubt that we've moved into recession at this point."

Barack Obama on Saturday, July 12th, 2008 in a conversation with reporters aboard plane >>Details


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