Republican from Texas
David Dewhurst, the former state land commissioner, was initially elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 2002.
Recent statements involving David Dewhurst
Says that when adjusted for inflation and population growth, state general revenue spending has decreased 10.7 percent on his watch.
Says Ted Cruz represents a Chinese company found guilty of stealing blueprints from an American manufacturer.
"6.4 million more Americans living in poverty under President Obama."
Says Barack Obama has played over 90 rounds of golf as president.
Recent stories featuring David Dewhurst
Craig James, fellow Republicans in U.S. Senate race deplore Obama's leadership:
Republicans seeking a Texas U.S. Senate seat have questioned Obama's leadership -- with Craig James recently saying the president seeks to ban U.S. firearms. That claim is smoky.
U.S. Senate debate: 'Facts are stubborn things':
Several Republicans vying for a shot at succeeding Kay Bailey Hutchison clashed over their respective records in tonight's debate. Even before they tangled, one hopeful re-floated a claim about another that we've checked before.
U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst leveled two charges about Barack Obama; one proved True.
Ted Cruz re-defends a flamed claim:
In an email blast and blog post, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz of Texas takes issue with our recent flame-kissed rating of his ridiculous claim that an opponent has a record of promoting an income tax.
Texan Ted Cruz recently lofted a ridiculous claim about an opponent for the U.S. Senate. His overall Truth-O-Meter report card covers four fact checks.
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