Stories from August, 2007

Clinton fails English exam - twice

Clinton overstates the implications of making English the official U.S. language.

By David DeCamp :: Published on Friday, August 31st, 2007 at 10:04 a.m.

RNC goes after Clinton, Obama on Iraq

The RNC goes on the offensive against the top Democrats on Iraq, but the flip-flop charge against Clinton and Obama just isn't very strong.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 at 11:40 a.m.

Thompson's gun claim low on ammo

He says more guns mean less crime. But the academic research is inconclusive.

By David Baumann :: Published on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 04:23 p.m.

Dodd exaggerates influence on Iraq

Dodd says in a TV ad that he persuaded Clinton and Obama to support a March 2008 withdrawal from Iraq. But there's little evidence he was a factor in their decisions.

By Bill Adair :: Published on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 09:42 a.m.

Romney defense claim misleading

Mitt Romney blames the Clinton administration for shrinking the nation’s military. But the shrinkage actually began under President George H.W. Bush.

By Bill Adair :: Published on Monday, August 27th, 2007 at 09:26 a.m.

Romney says McCain flip-flops, too

Mitt Romney sought to deflect the criticism he has faced for his change on abortion by pointing out that Sen. John McCain has changed some positions, too.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 at 09:49 a.m.

Obama won't accept money from lobbyists . . . or will he?

Barack Obama says he is "refusing contributions from PACs and Washington lobbyists." But he accepts money from state lobbyists and others in Washington's influence battles.

By Lissa August :: Published on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at 12:00 a.m.

Obama Girl gets Giuliani right

He did marry his second cousin.

By John Frank :: Published on Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 at 02:23 p.m.

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