New Jersey Comeback scorecard looks at 4 economic indicators

Truth-O-Meter also reviewed Joe Kyrillos claim about U.S. corporate tax rates

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at 06:30 a.m.

Chris Christie's "Comeback" scorecard

Has a "Jersey comeback" really begun? Gov. Chris Christie says he won't utter those words in his keynote address,  but the governor will nonetheless tout his record in the state, including his stewardship of the economy. Here's a scorecard with just the facts.

By Erin O'Neill, Caryn Shinske, Bill Wichert :: Published on Sunday, August 26th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Chris Christie, Republicans face Truth-O-Meter for attacking Jon Corzine, House Democrats

PolitiFact New Jersey recaps our weekend fact-checks on Gov. Chris Christie and the National Republican Congressional Committee

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Christie named keynote speaker for GOP convention

The New Jersey governor will be the headliner on Aug. 28.  PolitiFact New Jersey reviews his record on the Truth-O-Meter.

By Erin O'Neill, Bill Wichert :: Published on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at 11:09 a.m.

Chris Christie named keynote speaker at GOP convention

With the New Jersey governor getting a primetime slot later this month in Tampa, Fla., here’s a roundup of Christie’s claims about Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

By Erin O'Neill, Bill Wichert :: Published on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Truth-O-Meter tests claims on Chris Christie's role in pension funding, job creation

Weekend claims target NJ governor's efforts in both areas.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Truth-O-Meter rules on weekend claims by Democratic congressman, GOP governor

Bill Pascrell claims President Barack Obama hasn't raised taxes, Chris Christie says using line-item vetoes slashed $360 million from New Jersey's budget.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Joe Kyrillos, Chris Christie claims rate False on Truth-O-Meter

U.S. Senate hopeful, governor cite wrong statistics in claims about national job creation, number of state employees.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Christie, Sweeney claims about taxes, teacher tenure tested on Truth-O-Meter

Gov. Chris Christie claims Sen. Paul Sarlo voted to raise income taxes after stating the budget would contain no new taxes; Senate President Stephen Sweeney says tenure has been modernized in New Jersey.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Chris Christie trots out PolitiFact-tested claims in think tank appearance

In an appearance at the Brookings Institution, the governor repeated claims previously tested on the Truth-O-Meter, including statements on tax hikes, job growth and Medicaid spending

By Bill Wichert :: Published on Monday, July 9th, 2012 at 03:30 p.m.

Chris Christie cites his accomplishments, criticizes Democrats in new radio ad

PolitiFact New Jersey checks out a few of the claims the governor makes in a new radio spot.

By Erin O'Neill :: Published on Monday, July 2nd, 2012 at 03:30 p.m.

High Court Hands Down Ruling on Health Care Law

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act, PolitiFact New Jersey reflects on fact-checks about the law.

By Erin O'Neill :: Published on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

Truth-O-Meter hits both political parties with a False

Truth-O-Meter shoots down claims about New Jersey job growth, size of state budget.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Chris Christie continues touting Jersey job creation

As governor announces latest job-growth numbers, the Truth-O-Meter looks back at past claims on the same topic.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Gov. Chris Christie kicks off new year of fact-checks for PolitiFact New Jersey

New Jersey's governor ended the Truth-O-Meter's first year with 39 claims checked for accuracy.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

When it comes to the truth, New Jersey's Dems, GOP share unique bond

Against the Truth-O-Meter, both political parties fare about the same.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Sunday, June 10th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

No, that's not what the Truth-O-Meter said

As the campaign heats up, candidates and political groups are incorrectly describing our ratings. We put their claims about the Truth-O-Meter to the Truth-O-Meter.

By Bill Adair :: Published on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 06:30 p.m.

Flip-O-Meter, Truth-O-Meter rule on Christie, Booker statements

Claims about transportation financing, Obama's level of federal spending checked.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 07:30 a.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 07:30 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 07:30 a.m.