Truth-O-Meter tests claims by Jon Runyan, Cory Booker

Runyan gets a False, Booker a True, on their claims about solvency of Medicare, percentage of blacks incarcerated in New Jersey.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

In context: Cory Booker and the 'nauseating' ads

Newark Mayor Cory Booker touched off a kerfuffle when he criticized the Obama campaign for hammering Mitt Romney over his record at Bain Capital. Booker's video response was interpreted as a backtrack. But how much did he really backtrack?

By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 3:44 p.m.

Pro-Christie ad highlights balanced budgets as part of “reform movement”

But PolitiFact New Jersey found that balancing the state budget is a requirement under the state constitution

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

2 Democrats fare poorly in weekend claims checked against the Truth-O-Meter

Claims about job loss, support of tax cuts for wealthy earn Mostly False, Pants on Fire rulings

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Rep. Bill Pascrell mixes up rulings against Rep. Steve Rothman

A news release and an e-mail from Pascrell's campaign labeled one of our rulings as False, when the actual verdict was Mostly False

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

In Context: Rep. Bill Pascrell discusses health care reform, not tax cuts, on ‘Hardball’

Rep. Steve Rothman used a clip of the interview to suggest Pascrell admitted supporting "more tax cuts for the rich"

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Obama announces support for gay marriage

With the president's announcement, PolitiFact New Jersey revisits fact checks on gay marriage

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 4:15 p.m.

Republicans, Democrats hope to break with 40 years of election history

New Jersey voters haven't sent a Republican to the U.S. Senate or a Democratic woman to the House of Representatives in nearly four decades.

By Erin O'Neill, Bill Wichert :: Published on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Truth-O-Meter rates claims from both political parties Mostly False

Attack claims from Democrats, Republicans against opposing party are less than accurate.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Truth-O-Meter vets candidates' claims on taxes

PolitiFact New Jersey checks statements from candidates for Congress.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Star-Ledger wins award for launch of Truth-O-Meter

PolitiFact New Jersey's arrival in the Garden State earns a press association honor.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

PolitiFact and MTV team up for fantasy politics game

MTV will be using our Truth-O-Meter ratings to help power its new game, "Fantasy Politics '12." Players will gain or lose points based on the ratings candidates earn from PolitiFact.

By Bill Adair :: Published on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 5:15 p.m.

Truth-O-Meter hands out False, True rulings on weekend claims

Claims checked about location of Mason-Dixon Line, cost of tolls to New York versus New Jersey income taxes.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Cory Booker says Newark led nation in reducing shootings, murders during his first mayoral term

The Brick City did see reductions in both crimes during that time, but did it lead the nation? PolitiFact New Jersey isn't so sure.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Pants on Fire, Half True rulings issued on weekend Truth-O-Meter claims

Claims about a gas boycott, impact of no income tax on job growth reviewed.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.