The latest Truth-O-Meter items written by Amy Hollyfield

"His true name is Barak Hussein Muhammed Obama."
None Chain e-mail on Friday, April 18th, 2008 in
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"Obama ... gave almost a million dollars to the (Kenya) opposition campaign who just happened to be his cousin, Raila Odinga."
None Chain e-mail on Friday, April 18th, 2008 in
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"According to The Book of Revelations the anti-christ ... will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent ... is it OBAMA??"
None Chain e-mail on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 in a chain e-mail
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"I am a candidate. I have not withdrawn."
Libertarian Mike Gravel on Thursday, March 13th, 2008 in a YouTube video
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"I committed to public financing; (Obama) committed to public financing."
Republican John McCain on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 in a news conference in Columbus, Ohio
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The latest Truth-O-Meter items researched by Amy Hollyfield

"According to The Book of Revelations the anti-christ ... will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent ... is it OBAMA??"
None Chain e-mail on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 in a chain e-mail
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"Could I just point out that ... I seem to get the first question all the time?"
Democrat Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 in a debate in Cleveland
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The latest Truth-O-Meter items edited by Amy Hollyfield

"Clinton's former pastor convicted of child molestation."
None Blogger on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in a posting on the Obama campaign blog.
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“They (Clinton and Obama) have never to my knowledge been involved in legislation nor hearings nor engagement on this issue (climate change).”
Republican John McCain on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 in North Bend, Wash.
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Says Obama called Israel "a constant sore" that infects U.S. foreign policy.
Republican John Boehner on Monday, May 12th, 2008 in a news release.
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"It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama."
Republican John McCain on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in a media availability in Little Rock, Ark.
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"More people without health care since George Bush took office; more children in poverty since George Bush took office."
Democrat Barack Obama on Friday, April 18th, 2008 in a campaign speech in Williamsport, Pa.
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Recent stories by Amy Hollyfield

Even missionaries botch their facts: The latest scurrilous e-mail about Barack Obama has real-live authors, Christian missionaries in Africa, but they're no better with the truth than anonymous bloggers.

Obama is the Antichrist? Puh-leeze!: The latest chain e-mail attack on Obama distorts the words in the Bible to suggest he is the Antichrist.

Gravel: I'm not dead yet: In an exclusive interview with PolitiFact, the former Alaska senator confirms his status in the presidential campaign.

Campaign finance: Deal or no deal?: Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are engaged in a battle on the validity of a March 2007 agreement to accept public financing — and its $84.1-million limit — for the general election.

5 conservative concerns about McCain: Attacks by conservatives became so sharp last week that Sen. John McCain asked for a cease-fire. Here's a look at why they're unhappy and what PolitiFact has said about their complaints.

Recent stories researched by Amy Hollyfield

'Parallel public financing'? Only partly.: Small donors don't equal public finance.

Clinton: More than sightseer diplomacy: The true significance of Clinton's first lady travels is somewhere between the overstatement of her presidential campaign and the dismissal of her critics.

Obama is the Antichrist? Puh-leeze!: The latest chain e-mail attack on Obama distorts the words in the Bible to suggest he is the Antichrist.

Who's the candidate of change?: It’s a matter of opinion which Democratic frontrunner is the candidate of change, but here are some PolitiFact rulings that might help you decide.

Recent stories edited by Amy Hollyfield

Not the Clinton you think: "Clinton pastor" convicted of child sex abuse, says a newspaper Web site and a posting on an Obama campaign blog. It's a recipe for outrage.

Was McCain born in the USA?: The senator's birth overseas in a military zone raises a vexing question about whether he's eligible to be president. Since the issue rests on legal opinions, we'll explain the arguments but skip the Truth-O-Meter.

A terrorist endorsement for Obama?: John McCain says Hamas has endorsed Barack Obama. We find it's not an official endorsement, but it's certainly effusive praise.

Candidates get back to health: Sen. John McCain's new health care plan brings the issue back in focus for the presidential candidates. We check three new claims.

Polled position: gas taxes and supercars: The gas tax won't save you much and supercars will have to wait.