A few untruths about tuition for undocumented students

Do illegal immigrants attending Texas colleges get handed $100,000? Fresh candidate references to the state law enabling some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition remind us that we've explored misconceptions before.

By Sue Owen :: Published on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

The PolitiFact guide to Medicare attack lines

Barack Obama has slashed Medicare by $500 billion. Mitt Romney and House Republicans want to end Medicare. And a new board is going to ration care so Washington can waste more money.  Believe any of that? You shouldn’t.  But it’s what the political ads likely will be saying between now and Election Day in November. We have some advice for voters sorting out the claims: Believe nothing you hear in a 30-second TV ad.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 02:26 p.m.

Checking Romney's secret weapon: Infographics

Mitt Romney's campaign has been attacking President Barack Obama for how the economy has treated key demographic groups. Each time the Romney campaign has used the same tactic: Hurling a blizzard of negative statistics in neatly organized graphics. How accurate are they?

By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 04:48 p.m.

In context: Obama's comments on eating dog in Indonesia

In response to the criticism of Mitt Romney's practice of transporting his dog on the roof of the family station wagon, some Republicans have noted that President Barack Obama ate dog when he was a child in Indonesia. Here's a look at what Obama has said about the meals.

By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 12:08 p.m.

In Context: Ted Nugent saying if Obama wins, 'I will either be dead or in jail'

Conservative rocker Ted Nugent grabbed the attention of the Secret Service when he discussed President Barack Obama at this weekend's NRA convention. Here's what "Uncle Ted" told the "stone-cold, hell-raisin' bad mofos."

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 03:56 p.m.

Ad Watch: Obama lauds his energy record

Domestic oil production has increased during President Obama's term. But much of the gain comes from drilling on private lands that the president does not control. More from PolitiFact Virginia: *Ad Watch: American Energy Alliance blames Obama for high gas prices *On health care reform: What does the public want?

By Nancy Madsen :: Published on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 12:01 p.m.

In Context: Hilary Rosen saying Ann Romney 'never worked a day in her life'

Our latest installment in our In Context series putting controversial statements in their full context: what Democratic strategist and CNN political contributor Hilary Rosen said about Ann Romney's work experience.

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 11:21 a.m.

Romney campaign blames Obama for women's economic distress

Romney ratchets up the rhetoric to blame the president. But we find two claims are Mostly False.

By Martha M. Hamilton :: Published on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 03:50 p.m.

Their eyes are on November

President Barack Obama and likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney used dueling speeches to newspaper executives to preview the general election campaign.

By Martha M. Hamilton :: Published on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:31 p.m.

Whither Ron Paul? Check his report card

A national newspaper asked the other day: "Whatever happened to Ron Paul?" Well, he still has a PolitiFact report card.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 a.m.

A look at some familiar attacks from recycled ads

As the Republican presidential campaign moved to Wisconsin, the attack ads followed. Two national political action committees have been airing a pair of television ads -- one from the Red, White and Blue Fund attacks front-runner Mitt Romney, and a second, from Restore Our Future, goes after Rick Santorum.   We take a look at some already-evaluated claims.

By James B. Nelson :: Published on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Supreme Court debate: Switching sides on the individual mandate

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the health care law, we recall the flip-flops behind the debate. Some Republicans used to love it; Barack Obama was against it.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 09:51 a.m.

Switching sides on the individual mandate

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the health care law, we recall the flip-flops behind the debate. Some Republicans used to love it; Barack Obama was against it.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

In Context: Romney aide's comments on the Etch A Sketch

Romney aide Eric Fehrnstrom stirred up a fuss with his Etch A Sketch metaphor about the campaign strategy for the general election. Here's the full exchange from his comments on CNN's Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien.

By Bill Adair :: Published on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 09:10 a.m.

The flood of falsehoods about the health care law

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review President Barack Obama's health care law, we review the falsehoods that simply won't stop.

By Martha M. Hamilton :: Published on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 05:11 p.m.

Mailbag: The Mitt Romney edition

Our readers sound off about our recent coverage of the Republican primary frontrunner, Mitt Romney.

By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 04:54 p.m.

Super Tuesday guide: Finding truth in the attacks

It's Super Tuesday, and Georgians are heading to the polls. Here’s PolitiFact’s guide to the multimillion-dollar ad blitz. With the field down to four Republican contenders, campaigns and super PACs are attacking their opponents with hot-button allegations about supporting Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and even Nancy Pelosi that are designed to strike fear in the hearts of Republican voters. There's been some piling on. We've seen several examples where two (or more) candidates have made the same attack. The one candidate who hasn't been attacked much: Ron Paul. He's has been busy attacking others — but we didn’t find ads attacking him. (If you see one, send it our way!) Want to comment on our findings? Hit the "like" button on our Facebook page to post your thoughts. You can also follow us on Twitter.

By Becky Bowers, Willoughby Mariano :: Published on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 10:13 a.m.

Fact-checking pre-Super Tuesday campaign appearances

GOP presidential candidates stormed Georgia and the airwaves Sunday, buffeting voters with one more powerful gust of rhetoric during the final weekend before Super Tuesday Although the appearances were new, the talking points were largely the same. We’ve checked a few of them before. Here’s a look at statements from the three leading candidates: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum.  Want to comment? Go to our Facebook page. You can also try us on Twitter.

By Willoughby Mariano :: Published on Monday, March 5th, 2012 at 12:45 p.m.

Super Tuesday guide: Finding truth in the attacks

As 10 states prepare to vote on Super Tuesday, here’s PolitiFact’s guide to the multimillion-dollar ad blitz. With the field down to four Republican contenders, campaigns and super PACs are attacking their opponents with hot-button allegations about supporting Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and even Nancy Pelosi.

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Monday, March 5th, 2012 at 10:45 a.m.

Super Tuesday guide: Finding truth in the attacks

As 10 states prepare to vote on Super Tuesday, here’s PolitiFact’s guide to the multimillion-dollar ad blitz. With the field down to four Republican contenders, campaigns and super PACs are attacking their opponents with hot-button allegations about supporting Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and even Nancy Pelosi.

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 08:32 a.m.