Latest Fact-checks in Oregon Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Oregon Healthy Kids stated on November 22, 2010 in a billboard: "No family earns too much to qualify" for Oregon Healthy Kids program. Oregon Food Bank stated on November 15, 2010 in a press release: "Oregon, once again, remains among the top five hungriest states in the nation." Carole Smith stated on November 8, 2010 in a press briefing: Rebuilding three high schools will benefit 40 percent of Portland Public School students. Crime Victims United of Oregon stated on November 12, 2010 in a website: Says Oregon ranks 30th in the nation with regard to its incarceration rate. Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined. Allen Alley stated on November 8, 2010 in a website: Oregon’s budget has grown by 49 percent in just four years. Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school. Friends of Voter Owned Elections stated on November 3, 2010 in a statement: It’s hard to get people in Portland to vote yes on ballot measures, especially when there’s opposition. Bob Tiernan stated on November 4, 2010 in a radio show: Says "6 percent more Republicans across the state voted than Democrats." Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008." Livable Damascus stated on October 30, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Steve Spinnett has court judgments against him for trespass and harassment. Matt Wand stated on October 24, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Nick Kahl made it harder for many families to cover basic health care expenses. Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 29, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says "Richard Devlin raised your taxes by $1 billion in a single day." Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans) stated on October 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Will Rasmussen falsely claimed he had lived in the West Linn district for about a year. Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays. Jeff Merkley stated on September 17, 2010 in a fundraising letter: Says Scott Bruun supports allowing corporations to secretly funnel millions of dollars to front groups to finance attack ads. Concerned Taxpayers of America stated on October 25, 2010 in a television ad: Says Peter DeFazio votes with Nancy Pelosi 86 percent of the time. Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 17, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Julie Parrish is "one of Sarah Palin’s mama grizzlies." Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes. Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Bob Stacey stated on October 19, 2010 in a television ad: Says Tom Hughes supports paving over thousands of acres with over-development and sprawl. Scott Bruun stated on October 8, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Kurt Schrader "cast the deciding vote that failed to extend tax cuts for Oregon’s middle-class families and small businesses." Kurt Schrader stated on October 10, 2010 in a radio show: Says more Republicans than Democrats voted for the Wall Street bailouts. John Kitzhaber stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber created 128,000 new jobs while governor. John Kitzhaber stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says Chris Dudley thinks Oregon’s minimum wage is too high. Rob Cornilles stated on October 12, 2010 in The Oregonian's Voter Guide: Says David Wu has presided over "137 months" in which "Oregon's unemployment rate has been above the national average." Planned Parenthood PAC stated on October 6, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber is the only pro-choice candidate in the race for governor. Doug Ainge stated on September 21, 2010 in a television ad: On implementing a sales tax. Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself.
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Oregon Healthy Kids stated on November 22, 2010 in a billboard: "No family earns too much to qualify" for Oregon Healthy Kids program. Oregon Food Bank stated on November 15, 2010 in a press release: "Oregon, once again, remains among the top five hungriest states in the nation." Carole Smith stated on November 8, 2010 in a press briefing: Rebuilding three high schools will benefit 40 percent of Portland Public School students. Crime Victims United of Oregon stated on November 12, 2010 in a website: Says Oregon ranks 30th in the nation with regard to its incarceration rate. Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined. Allen Alley stated on November 8, 2010 in a website: Oregon’s budget has grown by 49 percent in just four years. Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school. Friends of Voter Owned Elections stated on November 3, 2010 in a statement: It’s hard to get people in Portland to vote yes on ballot measures, especially when there’s opposition. Bob Tiernan stated on November 4, 2010 in a radio show: Says "6 percent more Republicans across the state voted than Democrats." Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008." Livable Damascus stated on October 30, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Steve Spinnett has court judgments against him for trespass and harassment. Matt Wand stated on October 24, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Nick Kahl made it harder for many families to cover basic health care expenses. Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 29, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says "Richard Devlin raised your taxes by $1 billion in a single day." Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans) stated on October 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Will Rasmussen falsely claimed he had lived in the West Linn district for about a year. Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays. Jeff Merkley stated on September 17, 2010 in a fundraising letter: Says Scott Bruun supports allowing corporations to secretly funnel millions of dollars to front groups to finance attack ads. Concerned Taxpayers of America stated on October 25, 2010 in a television ad: Says Peter DeFazio votes with Nancy Pelosi 86 percent of the time. Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 17, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Julie Parrish is "one of Sarah Palin’s mama grizzlies." Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes. Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability. Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui. Bob Stacey stated on October 19, 2010 in a television ad: Says Tom Hughes supports paving over thousands of acres with over-development and sprawl. Scott Bruun stated on October 8, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Kurt Schrader "cast the deciding vote that failed to extend tax cuts for Oregon’s middle-class families and small businesses." Kurt Schrader stated on October 10, 2010 in a radio show: Says more Republicans than Democrats voted for the Wall Street bailouts. John Kitzhaber stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber created 128,000 new jobs while governor. John Kitzhaber stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says Chris Dudley thinks Oregon’s minimum wage is too high. Rob Cornilles stated on October 12, 2010 in The Oregonian's Voter Guide: Says David Wu has presided over "137 months" in which "Oregon's unemployment rate has been above the national average." Planned Parenthood PAC stated on October 6, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber is the only pro-choice candidate in the race for governor. Doug Ainge stated on September 21, 2010 in a television ad: On implementing a sales tax. Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself.
Oregon Healthy Kids stated on November 22, 2010 in a billboard: "No family earns too much to qualify" for Oregon Healthy Kids program.
Oregon Food Bank stated on November 15, 2010 in a press release: "Oregon, once again, remains among the top five hungriest states in the nation."
Carole Smith stated on November 8, 2010 in a press briefing: Rebuilding three high schools will benefit 40 percent of Portland Public School students.
Crime Victims United of Oregon stated on November 12, 2010 in a website: Says Oregon ranks 30th in the nation with regard to its incarceration rate.
Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined.
Allen Alley stated on November 8, 2010 in a website: Oregon’s budget has grown by 49 percent in just four years.
Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school.
Friends of Voter Owned Elections stated on November 3, 2010 in a statement: It’s hard to get people in Portland to vote yes on ballot measures, especially when there’s opposition.
Bob Tiernan stated on November 4, 2010 in a radio show: Says "6 percent more Republicans across the state voted than Democrats."
Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008."
Livable Damascus stated on October 30, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Steve Spinnett has court judgments against him for trespass and harassment.
Matt Wand stated on October 24, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Nick Kahl made it harder for many families to cover basic health care expenses.
Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 29, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says "Richard Devlin raised your taxes by $1 billion in a single day."
Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans) stated on October 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Will Rasmussen falsely claimed he had lived in the West Linn district for about a year.
Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays.
Jeff Merkley stated on September 17, 2010 in a fundraising letter: Says Scott Bruun supports allowing corporations to secretly funnel millions of dollars to front groups to finance attack ads.
Concerned Taxpayers of America stated on October 25, 2010 in a television ad: Says Peter DeFazio votes with Nancy Pelosi 86 percent of the time.
Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 17, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Julie Parrish is "one of Sarah Palin’s mama grizzlies."
Chris Dudley stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes.
Bruce Starr stated on October 22, 2010 in a television ad: Bruce Starr was the only senator to vote for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability.
Chuck Riley stated on October 20, 2010 in a television ad: Says Bruce Starr broke the law by letting lobbyists wine and dine him in Maui.
Bob Stacey stated on October 19, 2010 in a television ad: Says Tom Hughes supports paving over thousands of acres with over-development and sprawl.
Scott Bruun stated on October 8, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Kurt Schrader "cast the deciding vote that failed to extend tax cuts for Oregon’s middle-class families and small businesses."
Kurt Schrader stated on October 10, 2010 in a radio show: Says more Republicans than Democrats voted for the Wall Street bailouts.
John Kitzhaber stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber created 128,000 new jobs while governor.
John Kitzhaber stated on October 14, 2010 in a television ad: Says Chris Dudley thinks Oregon’s minimum wage is too high.
Rob Cornilles stated on October 12, 2010 in The Oregonian's Voter Guide: Says David Wu has presided over "137 months" in which "Oregon's unemployment rate has been above the national average."
Planned Parenthood PAC stated on October 6, 2010 in a campaign mailer: John Kitzhaber is the only pro-choice candidate in the race for governor.
Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself.