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stated on September 15, 2024 in an interview with WMUR-TV

Gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte “has voted for national abortion bans, she has voted to defund Planned Parenthood, and she shepherded Neil Gorsuch through the Supreme Court process, and then celebrated when Roe v. Wade was overturned.”

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New Hampshire Democratic Party

stated on September 27, 2024 in an ad

When New Hampshire gubernatorial nominee Kelly Ayotte served on two companies’ boards, one “laid off 18,000 workers” and the other “laid off 1,200 American workers, moving jobs overseas.”

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stated on September 21, 2024 in an event in Bethlehem, Pa.

“The last union member on a national ticket (was) Ronald Reagan.”

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stated on September 12, 2024 in a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump “started out with $400 million on a silver platter and then filed for bankruptcy six times.”

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stated on July 7, 2024 in an interview on Fox News Sunday

Kamala Harris "co-sponsored, fully sponsored" the Green New Deal.

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stated on April 26, 2024 in an interview with Howard Stern

Says he “got arrested” while protesting in favor of desegregation.

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stated on September 14, 2023 in a speech

“I taught at the University of Pennsylvania for four years.”

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stated on September 11, 2023 in a 9/11 memorial speech in Alaska

“Ground zero in New York — I remember standing there the next day.”

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Jonathan Martin

stated on April 30, 2023 in a roundtable on ABC's "This Week"

“Joe Biden was older on his first day as president than Ronald Reagan was on his last day.”

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stated on February 20, 2023 in an interview with Piers Morgan

“I never claimed to be Jewish.”

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stated on December 16, 2022 in a town hall for U.S. veterans

After Joe Biden became vice president, at the behest of his father, he gave his uncle, Frank H. Biden, a Purple Heart for serving in the U.S. military during World War II.

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Herschel Walker

stated on November 16, 2022 in an ad

“(Raphael) Warnock’s camp was shut down for failing to report five findings of child abuse and neglect."

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Georgia Gun Owners

stated on October 30, 2022 in an ad

"Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams are radical communists and, if they get their way, gun owners here in Georgia will be completely disarmed."

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West Virginia Democratic Party

stated on August 25, 2022 in a tweet

“Carol Miller is a multi-millionaire worth over $16 million.”

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Senate Majority PAC

stated on October 11, 2022 in an ad

A dog endured “unimaginable pain and suffering” during heart research experiments, “just one of 300 killed in (Dr. Mehmet) Oz’s lab.”

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Arizona Democratic Party

stated on September 13, 2022 in a tweet

Abraham Hamadeh misled "about his legal experience.”

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stated on September 22, 2022 in a debate

“I don’t care for mail-in voting. That’s why I go to the polls.”

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

stated on September 17, 2022 in ads

Herschel Walker misled about “personally treating 4,500 veterans per year,” about “graduating from college” and about “working in law enforcement.”

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American Leadership Action

stated on September 1, 2022 in an ad

As a mayor, "John Fetterman chased down an innocent, unarmed Black man," wielded a shotgun and "falsely accused the man, triggering a confrontation with police."

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stated on June 2, 2022 in a statement posted on Twitter

Blake Masters “unironically quoted a Nazi, called World War II an unjust war, called the Unabomber one of his intellectual influencers, and shared an article attacking Israel as the North Korea of the Middle East.”

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¿Quién es Tim Walz? Te contamos sobre el compañero de fórmula de Kamala Harris

¿Quién es Tim Walz? Te contamos sobre el compañero de fórmula de Kamala Harris

By Maria Briceño • August 6, 2024

Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

By Louis Jacobson • August 6, 2024

READ: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris. Read his letter here.

READ: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris. Read his letter here.

By PolitiFact Staff • July 21, 2024

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

By Louis Jacobson • May 7, 2024

What PolitiFact learned in 1,000 fact-checks of Donald Trump

What PolitiFact learned in 1,000 fact-checks of Donald Trump

By Grace Abels • February 1, 2024

These are PolitiFact's top 10 most-read fact-checks of Donald Trump

These are PolitiFact's top 10 most-read fact-checks of Donald Trump

By Louis Jacobson • February 1, 2024

In final report, House Ethics Committee targets George Santos’ falsehoods

In final report, House Ethics Committee targets George Santos’ falsehoods

By Louis Jacobson • November 16, 2023

Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

By Louis Jacobson • October 26, 2023

Who are the candidates at the GOP debate in Milwaukee, and what are their backgrounds?

Who are the candidates at the GOP debate in Milwaukee, and what are their backgrounds?

By Louis Jacobson • August 22, 2023

Did Donald Trump ever apologize to the ‘Central Park Five’?

Did Donald Trump ever apologize to the ‘Central Park Five’?

By Conor Amendola • July 25, 2023

What Biden video keeps, ignores about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech seemingly praising him

What Biden video keeps, ignores about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech seemingly praising him

By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa • July 20, 2023

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

By Louis Jacobson • May 10, 2023

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

By Louis Jacobson • March 1, 2023

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

By Louis Jacobson • January 4, 2023

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

By Louis Jacobson • November 4, 2022

A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman

A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman

By Louis Jacobson • October 26, 2022

Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations

Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations

By Tom Kertscher • September 8, 2022

Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

By Tom Kertscher • July 28, 2022

Fact-checking attacks on GOP Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake in TV ad narrated by drag queen

Fact-checking attacks on GOP Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake in TV ad narrated by drag queen

By Tom Kertscher • July 19, 2022

Fact-checking a super PAC attack on Dr. Oz over defunding police, Obamacare, COVID-19, immigration

Fact-checking a super PAC attack on Dr. Oz over defunding police, Obamacare, COVID-19, immigration

By Tom Kertscher • April 28, 2022

Latest promises about Candidate Biography

Not take vacations

Sue his accusers of sexual misconduct