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All Fact-checks for New Jersey

Instagram posts

stated on November 8, 2022 in a post

Glitches with voting in Arizona, New Jersey and Texas are proof the election is rigged.

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Focus on the Family

stated on June 28, 2022 in ads

Abortion is available at any point of pregnancy and for any reason in Alaska, Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon and Vermont.

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barely-true

stated on November 3, 2021 in a story

“More fraud in New Jersey’s election uncovered – voting machines would not allow citizens to vote for Republican governor candidate.”

true

barely-true

Project Veritas

stated on November 5, 2021 in a post

A crime was committed when a New Jersey election worker allowed someone who said he was not a citizen to fill out a ballot.

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false

stated on November 3, 2021 in a Facebook post

Bergen County in New Jersey gave more votes to the Democratic gubernatorial candidate after all the ballots were counted.

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false

stated on November 3, 2021 in a Facebook post

“Trash bins discovered outside the Gloucester County Board of Elections containing blank ballots as well as bags of shredded ballots from Tuesday’s election!”

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false

stated on May 10, 2021 in a Facebook post

New Jersey “will be out of gas for a week.”

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false

stated on November 3, 2020 in a Facebook post

“Trump supporters are blocking access to polling sites at Clifton City Hall, New Jersey.”

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stated on October 7, 2020 in a Facebook post

“Chris Christie is in ICU and reported to be put on a ventilator.”

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stated on September 16, 2020 in a post on Facebook

“PHIL MURPHY ONLY ALLOWING IN PERSON VOTING ON Election Day AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER IN NEWARK NJ - Calling it a #SuperPollingStation”

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barely-true

stated on July 30, 2020 in an interview

Says the U.S. Senate is “dominated by millionaires” and that he is “not one of them.”

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true

stated on July 26, 2020 in a Facebook post

“Florida is doing over five times better” than New Jersey and New York in COVID-19 deaths per million people.

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barely-true

stated on January 14, 2014 in his “State of the State” address

"In the entire public school system in Camden last year, only three students graduated college ready."

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mostly-true

stated on January 14, 2014 in a State of the State address

"Today, our unemployment rate is 7.8 percent. That is the lowest in five years."

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mostly-true

stated on December 19, 2013 in an Assembly session

"What do Rutgers University, Kean University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, Stockton College, Rowan University and William Paterson all have in common? They all graduate less than 50 percent of their students within four years."

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true

stated on December 30, 2013 in a column on BlueJersey.com

Says New Jersey has "the highest unemployment rate in the region" and "stagnant job growth."

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half-true

stated on November 30, 2013 in an interview on NJTV's 'On the Record' with Michael Aron program

"This governor has given us continual balanced budgets without raising taxes."

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half-true

stated on December 2, 2013 in response to subpoenas being sent out over a bridge lane-closure controversy

"The fact that one town has three lanes dedicated to it, that kind of gets me sauced."

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Loretta Weinberg

stated on November 14, 2013 in an interview on the John Gambling radio program

"We pay among the highest tolls in the nation for the privilege of crossing that bridge."

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stated on November 10, 2013 in interviews on four Sunday morning news shows

Says New Jersey has gained "143,000 new private-sector jobs."

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Fact-check: You can eat a burger and fries for less than $78 at Newark airport

Fact-check: You can eat a burger and fries for less than $78 at Newark airport

By Amy Sherman • September 22, 2023

Bridgegate: Were Fort Lee students 'children of Buono voters'?

Bridgegate: Were Fort Lee students 'children of Buono voters'?

By Julie Kliegman • January 10, 2014

Christie, Buono claims go up against Truth-O-Meter

Christie, Buono claims go up against Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • November 3, 2013

On Senate election day, the Truth-O-Meter reviews Booker, Lonegan claims

On Senate election day, the Truth-O-Meter reviews Booker, Lonegan claims

By Caryn Shinske • October 15, 2013

PolitiFact New Jersey remembers solemn anniversary

PolitiFact New Jersey remembers solemn anniversary

By Caryn Shinske • September 11, 2013

Frank Lautenberg claims recalled by Truth-O-Meter

Frank Lautenberg claims recalled by Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • June 3, 2013

Gov. Chris Christie claims Scooby-Doo was his favorite show when he was 4 years old

Gov. Chris Christie claims Scooby-Doo was his favorite show when he was 4 years old

By Caryn Shinske • April 21, 2013

Chris Christie's budget address included claims familiar to the Truth-O-Meter

Chris Christie's budget address included claims familiar to the Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • March 3, 2013

Frank Lautenberg versus the Truth-O-Meter: A look back

Frank Lautenberg versus the Truth-O-Meter: A look back

By Caryn Shinske • February 14, 2013

Obama praised, criticized in fact-checks on the Truth-O-Meter

Obama praised, criticized in fact-checks on the Truth-O-Meter

By Bill Wichert • January 21, 2013

Truth-O-Meter has checked gun claims by NJ Democrats

Truth-O-Meter has checked gun claims by NJ Democrats

By Caryn Shinske • January 16, 2013

Cory Booker files paperwork for U.S. Senate; how's he done against the Truth-O-Meter?

Cory Booker files paperwork for U.S. Senate; how's he done against the Truth-O-Meter?

By Caryn Shinske • January 11, 2013

Happy New Year! PolitiFact New Jersey looks back on 2012 fact-checks, and ahead to the politics of 2013

Happy New Year! PolitiFact New Jersey looks back on 2012 fact-checks, and ahead to the politics of 2013

By Bill Wichert • January 1, 2013

Booker vs. the Truth-O-Meter

Booker vs. the Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • December 20, 2012

Truth-O-Meter hands down mixed results on gun claims

Truth-O-Meter hands down mixed results on gun claims

By Caryn Shinske • December 18, 2012

Sen. Barbara Buono claims versus the Truth-O-Meter: Mostly True, Mostly False

Sen. Barbara Buono claims versus the Truth-O-Meter: Mostly True, Mostly False

By Caryn Shinske • December 11, 2012

Wisniewski, Buono claims checked on Truth-O-Meter

Wisniewski, Buono claims checked on Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • December 4, 2012

Truth-O-Meter checks claims about Sandy's wrath on Atlantic City, role of Latino vote in presidential election

Truth-O-Meter checks claims about Sandy's wrath on Atlantic City, role of Latino vote in presidential election

By Caryn Shinske • November 27, 2012

New Jersey tax, lottery revenues focus of weekend rulings on Truth-O-Meter

New Jersey tax, lottery revenues focus of weekend rulings on Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • November 20, 2012

Chris Christie, Bob Menendez claims go to Truth-O-Meter

Chris Christie, Bob Menendez claims go to Truth-O-Meter

By Caryn Shinske • November 13, 2012