Latest Fact-checks 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 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. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years." Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic." 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. Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes. Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed." Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security." Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora." Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' " Mark Kirk stated on October 18, 2010 in a TV ad: As state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias "lost $73 million in our kids’ college savings." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on October 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Republican Reid Ribble says stimulus bill failed to jumpstart the economy, but his "roofing company made almost $300,000 off stimulus funded projects." 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. Casey Cagle stated on October 11, 2010 in a television ad: "We refused to balance the budget on the backs of our children." Dwayne Bohac stated on October 4, 2010 in a mailer: Says the Annie's List political group supports third-trimester abortions on demand. John Raese stated on October 18, 2010 in a debate: Under the new health care law, "the first person (a) patient has to go to is a bureaucrat. That is called a panel." John Kasich stated on October 3, 2010 in a campaign video: "Ted Strickland destroyed Ohio jobs when he busted the budget." Alexi Giannoulias stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: "Mark Kirk: Lied about going to war. Opposed middle class tax cuts. And said unemployment’s not that big an issue." Jack Conway stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Rand Paul wants "to end all federal faith-based initiatives, and even end the deduction for religious charities." Ron Johnson stated on October 10, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Russ Feingold supported a stimulus plan that allowed a company to create 3,000 jobs in China. Jim Renacci stated on October 18, 2010 in a statement posted to his website: On privatization of Social Security. 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." Austin Scott stated on October 5, 2010 in a TV campaign commercial: Said U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, sent nearly $2 billion overseas to build wind turbines and create jobs, mostly in China Edwin Pacheco stated on October 4, 2010 in a press release from the Rhode Island Democratic Party: Says Christopher Little has "a history of working against environmental protection by defending the worst types of corporate polluters" Jennifer Carroll stated on September 27, 2010 in a speech: Rick Scott "doesn't have any ties to a lobbyist." Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration." Michael Bennet stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest." U.S. Chamber of Commerce stated on October 5, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."
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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. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it." Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years." Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic." 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. Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes. Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed." Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security." Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora." Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' " Mark Kirk stated on October 18, 2010 in a TV ad: As state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias "lost $73 million in our kids’ college savings." Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on October 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Republican Reid Ribble says stimulus bill failed to jumpstart the economy, but his "roofing company made almost $300,000 off stimulus funded projects." 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. Casey Cagle stated on October 11, 2010 in a television ad: "We refused to balance the budget on the backs of our children." Dwayne Bohac stated on October 4, 2010 in a mailer: Says the Annie's List political group supports third-trimester abortions on demand. John Raese stated on October 18, 2010 in a debate: Under the new health care law, "the first person (a) patient has to go to is a bureaucrat. That is called a panel." John Kasich stated on October 3, 2010 in a campaign video: "Ted Strickland destroyed Ohio jobs when he busted the budget." Alexi Giannoulias stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: "Mark Kirk: Lied about going to war. Opposed middle class tax cuts. And said unemployment’s not that big an issue." Jack Conway stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Rand Paul wants "to end all federal faith-based initiatives, and even end the deduction for religious charities." Ron Johnson stated on October 10, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Russ Feingold supported a stimulus plan that allowed a company to create 3,000 jobs in China. Jim Renacci stated on October 18, 2010 in a statement posted to his website: On privatization of Social Security. 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." Austin Scott stated on October 5, 2010 in a TV campaign commercial: Said U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, sent nearly $2 billion overseas to build wind turbines and create jobs, mostly in China Edwin Pacheco stated on October 4, 2010 in a press release from the Rhode Island Democratic Party: Says Christopher Little has "a history of working against environmental protection by defending the worst types of corporate polluters" Jennifer Carroll stated on September 27, 2010 in a speech: Rick Scott "doesn't have any ties to a lobbyist." Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration." Michael Bennet stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest." U.S. Chamber of Commerce stated on October 5, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."
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.
Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
SEIU stated on October 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "You worked hard for your money and you paid your taxes when you earned it. Now, (Indiana Republican congressional candidate) Todd Young wants to tax it again when you spend it."
Barbara Boxer stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: "Carly Fiorina, she's against banning assault weapons."
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on September 21, 2010 in an election ad: Tom Ganley has "two F's from the Better Business Bureau" and "over 160 complaints in just three years."
Scott Walker stated on October 12, 2010 in a news conference with reporters: "Scientists have shown us (that) the greater possibilities, the real science movement, has been with adult stem cell research. It has not been with embryonic."
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.
Chain email stated on October 7, 2010 in a chain e-mail.: Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes.
Charlie Crist stated on October 19, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate: Says Marco Rubio sold a home to a chiropractor who had been lobbying him on automobile insurance legislation and "once he sold the home, for $380,000 cash, the speaker's position on the issue changed."
Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security."
Ohio Republican Party stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Maryellen O’Shaughnessy "accepted campaign cash from indicted politician Jimmy Dimora."
Dino Rossi stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign ad: The Seattle Times called Patty Murray "a 'prolific sponsor of earmarks.' Patty even defended the 'Bridge to Nowhere.' "
Mark Kirk stated on October 18, 2010 in a TV ad: As state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias "lost $73 million in our kids’ college savings."
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on October 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Republican Reid Ribble says stimulus bill failed to jumpstart the economy, but his "roofing company made almost $300,000 off stimulus funded projects."
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.
Casey Cagle stated on October 11, 2010 in a television ad: "We refused to balance the budget on the backs of our children."
Dwayne Bohac stated on October 4, 2010 in a mailer: Says the Annie's List political group supports third-trimester abortions on demand.
John Raese stated on October 18, 2010 in a debate: Under the new health care law, "the first person (a) patient has to go to is a bureaucrat. That is called a panel."
John Kasich stated on October 3, 2010 in a campaign video: "Ted Strickland destroyed Ohio jobs when he busted the budget."
Alexi Giannoulias stated on October 15, 2010 in a TV ad: "Mark Kirk: Lied about going to war. Opposed middle class tax cuts. And said unemployment’s not that big an issue."
Jack Conway stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign commercial: Rand Paul wants "to end all federal faith-based initiatives, and even end the deduction for religious charities."
Ron Johnson stated on October 10, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Russ Feingold supported a stimulus plan that allowed a company to create 3,000 jobs in China.
Jim Renacci stated on October 18, 2010 in a statement posted to his website: On privatization of Social Security.
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."
Austin Scott stated on October 5, 2010 in a TV campaign commercial: Said U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, sent nearly $2 billion overseas to build wind turbines and create jobs, mostly in China
Edwin Pacheco stated on October 4, 2010 in a press release from the Rhode Island Democratic Party: Says Christopher Little has "a history of working against environmental protection by defending the worst types of corporate polluters"
Jennifer Carroll stated on September 27, 2010 in a speech: Rick Scott "doesn't have any ties to a lobbyist."
Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration."
Michael Bennet stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign ad: Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce stated on October 5, 2010 in a campaign ad: The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."
