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All Fact-checks for Candidate Biography

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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stated on May 9, 2022 in a campaign ad

“Zack Nunn saved over 2,000 Americans abandoned in Afghanistan by leading private rescue missions.”

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stated on May 10, 2022 in an attack ad

“J.D. Vance profits off Russia propaganda.”

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stated on May 13, 2022 in a radio interview

In 2020, when Raphael Warnock ran a campaign ad featuring himself with a beagle, “that wasn’t his dog.”

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Our American Century

stated on May 13, 2022 in an ad

Kathy Barnette "pretends she's America First, but repeatedly attacked President Trump."

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stated on May 13, 2022 in an interview

Says she never tweeted comments linking pedophilia and Islam.

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stated on May 8, 2022 in a tweet

“Is ANYONE asking how Ron DeSantis was worth $340,000 in 2020 and is now worth $52 million?"

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Pennsylvania Conservative Fund

stated on April 21, 2022 in an ad

Mehmet Oz “was a spokesman for a group who wanted to defund the police.”

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stated on April 14, 2022 in a speech at North Carolina A&T State University

"For four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania."

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stated on April 5, 2022 in an ad

"John Fetterman's a self-described democratic socialist."

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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

Sorting out the police reports highlighted in an ad attacking US Senate candidate Herschel Walker

Sorting out the police reports highlighted in an ad attacking US Senate candidate Herschel Walker

By Tom Kertscher • April 4, 2022

In context: Joe Biden’s remarks about being 'shot at' in Iraq

In context: Joe Biden’s remarks about being 'shot at' in Iraq

By Amy Sherman • February 8, 2021

Fact-checking the Georgia Senate debates

Fact-checking the Georgia Senate debates

By Tom Kertscher • December 7, 2020

How many times has Jim Justice been sued for not paying his bills?

How many times has Jim Justice been sued for not paying his bills?

By Natalie Bowman • October 29, 2020

Fact-checking claims about Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, and China

Fact-checking claims about Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, and China

By Louis Jacobson • October 19, 2020

GOP again tries to brand Spanberger with 'Terrorist High' ad

By Warren Fiske • October 12, 2020

Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts

Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts

By Ciara O'Rourke • October 4, 2020

How has Joe Biden fared on the Truth-O-Meter?

How has Joe Biden fared on the Truth-O-Meter?

By Louis Jacobson • September 29, 2020

How has Donald Trump fared on the Truth-O-Meter?

How has Donald Trump fared on the Truth-O-Meter?

By Louis Jacobson • September 29, 2020

The art of the oversell: 10 times Trump’s bombastic rhetoric didn’t match reality

The art of the oversell: 10 times Trump’s bombastic rhetoric didn’t match reality

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 29, 2020

Looking at claims Kamala Harris said she smoked in college while listening to Tupac

Looking at claims Kamala Harris said she smoked in college while listening to Tupac

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 19, 2020

Looking at claims Kamala Harris is the descendant of a slave owner

Looking at claims Kamala Harris is the descendant of a slave owner

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 14, 2020

Latest promises about Candidate Biography

Not take vacations

Sue his accusers of sexual misconduct