Top 10 PolitiFact checks of claims by, and about, Barack Obama as he hies to Texas

What better way to welcome Obama to Central Texas than walking through the most popular PolitiFact fact checks of, or about, him this year--plus they include a 2012 check of Romney.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 06:00 a.m.

The Most Popular Fact-Checks of 2012

Readers voted with their eyeballs for our most popular fact-checks of the year.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 at 10:14 a.m.

Julián Castro critique of Romney's advice sparked No. 2 readers' favorite

When a Texan gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, the Texas Truth-O-Meter kicked into gear. The resulting check of a claim about Mitt Romney proved to be our readers No. 2 favorite of the year.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Friday, December 28th, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Mailbag: Lie of the Year edition

Readers react to this year's choice for PolitiFact Lie of the Year -- Mitt Romney's claim that Chrysler was going to move Jeep production to China at the cost of American jobs.

By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Friday, December 14th, 2012 at 01:56 p.m.

Lie of the Year: the Romney campaign's ad on jeeps made in China

Mitt Romney's claim about Jeep moving production to China at the expense of American jobs was last-ditch effort to win the election, but it hit a roadblock: the facts. People often say that politicians don’t pay a price for deception, but this time was different: A flood of negative press coverage rained down on the Romney campaign, and he failed to turn the tide in Ohio, the most important state in the presidential election.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 01:48 p.m.

Lie of the Year: the Romney campaign's ad on Jeeps made in China

Romney's claim about Jeep moving production to China at the expense of American jobs was last-ditch effort to win the election, but it hit a roadblock: the facts.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 10:23 a.m.

Lie of the Year: the Romney campaign's ad on Jeeps made in China

Mitt Romney's claim about Jeep moving production to China at the expense of American jobs was last-ditch effort to win the election, but it hit a roadblock: the facts. People often say that politicians don’t pay a price for deception, but this time was different: A flood of negative press coverage rained down on the Romney campaign, and he failed to turn the tide in Ohio, the most important state in the presidential election.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 04:00 p.m.

Jeepers, Mitt Romney Wins for PolitiFact Lie of The Year

Mitt Romney’s campaign falsehood about Jeep moving production to China is PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year. There's also a minute-by-minute recap of how the mistruth popped and stuck around.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 01:16 p.m.

The tale of a falsehood, minute by minute

It began as an accurate news story but got twisted and amplified.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 05:58 a.m.

Readers speak out on the Lie of the Year

Readers who chose the Jeep ad as the Lie of the Year had strong feelings about it.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 05:58 a.m.

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

Governor claim rates a Pants on Fire, senator's statement handed a Half True.

By Caryn Shinske :: Published on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 07:30 a.m.

Ad Watch: The final salvos of the presidential race

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are filling in the blanks on each other's policies with some far-fetched claims.

By Nancy Madsen :: Published on Monday, November 5th, 2012 at 12:07 p.m.

Obama and Romney on jobs

One of the hottest topics of this presidential campaign has been jobs -- how many have been created and lost, and who has the best plans for restoring them. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have honed in on this key area and made several attempts to outshine the opposition. Below are abbreviated versions of fact checks about the candidates’ statements during the campaign. Look for the complete fact checks at the PolitiFact online sites. Want to  comment on our Truth-O-Meter rulings? It’s easy. Just go to our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/politifact.georgia?fref=ts. Readers can follow us on Twitter at: PolitiFactGA.

By Janel Davis :: Published on Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Fact-checking the whoppin’ Texas ballot

What a Texas ballot! And just in time for Election Day, we’re piling up our related fact checks.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Obama and Romney square off over international relations

By Jim Tharpe PolitiFact Georgia   The 2012 campaign between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has produced some memorable statements on how both men view U.S. relations with other nations. Romney and Obama even had a debate devoted to international relations, even though they spent a good deal of that showdown talking about domestic issues. Below are abbreviated versions of some of our rulings about international relations from the campaign. Look for the complete fact checks at the PolitiFact online sites. Want to comment on our Truth-O-Meter rulings? It’s easy. Just go to our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/politifact.georgia?fref=ts. Readers can follow us on Twitter at: PolitiFactGA.  

By Jim Tharpe :: Published on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Medicare cuts, a talking point that sticks around

If you've followed the campaign, you've heard a version of it: To pay for Obamacare, President Barack Obama would harm seniors by cutting $716 billion from Medicare.     What started with obscure congressional debate and a few media mentions has now been repeated by dozens — maybe hundreds — of politicians.

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at 10:36 a.m.

"Obamacare" gets examined on the Truth-O-Meter

The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, has stirred plenty of emotions and truth-twisting by its supporters and critics. Below are some abbreviated versions of fact checks of statements about it by President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during the campaign. Look for the complete fact checks at the PolitiFact online sites. Readers can comment on our Truth-O-Meter rulings at our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/politifact.georgia?fref=ts.  And they can follow us on Twitter at: PolitiFactGA.

By Eric Stirgus :: Published on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Medicare 'cuts' and a talking point that won't die

If you've followed the campaign, you've heard a version of it: To pay for Obamacare, President Barack Obama would harm seniors by cutting $716 billion from Medicare. What started with obscure congressional debate and a few media mentions has now been repeated by dozens — maybe hundreds — of politicians.

By Becky Bowers :: Published on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.

Biggest falsehoods of the presidential campaign

PolitiFact in Washington has identified some whoppers.  

By Bill Adair :: Published on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at 10:25 a.m.

PolitiFact examines candidates claims on Medicare

The future of Medicare, the federal health care program for older and disabled Americans, has been a key issue in the race for the White House. The issue came into sharp focus after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney named U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate. In 2011, Ryan proposed a hotly debated plan to ensure Medicare remains solvent. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have consistently claimed the GOP approach would end Medicare guarantees for seniors. The Republicans have countered the Obama administration has cut Medicare spending through the controversial 2010 health care law. Below are some abbreviated versions of fact checks of statements by the candidates on the issue. Look for the complete fact checks at the PolitiFact online sites. Readers can comment on our Truth-O-Meter rulings at our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/politifact.georgia?fref=ts. And they can follow us on Twitter at: PolitiFactGA.

By Eric Stirgus :: Published on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at 06:00 a.m.