Latest Fact-checks Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Bob Gibbs stated on September 23, 2010 in an campaign e-mail: On protecting Social Security benefits and changing the retirement age. Patriot Majority PAC stated on August 17, 2010 in a campaign commercial: The Chilean "privatization scheme" that Sharron Angle supports "has resulted in hidden fees, fewer benefits, and millions of people with no coverage." Florida Police Benevolent Association stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad.: "Rick Scott's prison plan would cut Florida's prison budget in half, close prisons, and release tens of thousands of prisoners early -- murderers, rapists, sex offenders, armed robbers, drug dealers." Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it." Mark Hinkle stated on September 23, 2010 in a press release.: "Exit polls indicate that Democrats get over 70 percent of LGBT votes in federal elections." Phil Gingrey stated on September 25, 2010 in a CNN interview: The federal government can tell General Motors what to charge for its automobiles. Kurt Schrader stated on September 15, 2010 in a radio interview: Says Scott Bruun supports "cutting the Department of Commerce and eliminating NOAA." Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County Back to Basics stated on September 8, 2010 in a TV ad: "Perry pushed for a law that lets insurance companies raise homeowners’ rates without having to justify the increase." Tammy Hall stated on September 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Jobs incentive program "created over 1,200 high-wage jobs since 2009." John Loughlin stated on February 24, 2010 in a meet-the-candidates forum: "Social Security is a Ponzi scheme." Kurt Schrader stated on September 11, 2010 in a debate at the Salem City Club: Says Scott Bruun "still believes in the same old direction that George Bush had before, which is to privatize Social Security." Scott Bruun stated on September 30, 2010 in a television ad: Says Kurt Schrader voted to cut $500 billion from Medicare, threatening "thousands of Oregon seniors and their access to their current coverage." Bill Flores stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad.: PolitiFact Texas says "Congressman Edwards' attacks on Bill Flores are false." David Cicilline stated on September 23, 2010 in in a senior center address: "The Republican candidate [John Loughlin] has talked about privatizing Social Security ... so we know where he stands on the issue." Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program." Chuck Donovan stated on September 17, 2010 in a blog on his campaign website: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson "has never proposed, nor voted in favor of, a substantial cut in federal spending" and has voted for "many substantial increases in federal spending." Lone Star First stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad: Rick Perry thinks "injecting 11- and 12-year-old girls with a controversial drug (the HPV vaccine), without a parent's consent, is a good idea." Chain email stated on September 30, 2010 in in a chain e-mail: Peter DeFazio "will sneak in a 1 percent tax on all banking transactions." Zack Space stated on September 2, 2010 in a letter: A bill to save teacher jobs is completely paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes. Barack Obama stated on September 28, 2010 in a speech in Madison, Wisc.: The Republican election platform "was actually written with the help of a former lobbyist for AIG and a former lobbyist for Exxon-Mobil." Alex Sink stated on September 17, 2010 in a TV ad: When Tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "I've stood up to them to protect local control." Tom Ganley stated on September 16, 2010 in a campaign video: "An organized crime syndicate was extorting money from his (Tom Ganley’s) business, threatening his family, but he fought back and won the FBI's highest civilian award" Barack Obama stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV interview: "We now have our kids go to school about a month less than most other advanced countries." Jim Huffman stated on September 2, 2010 in a press release: "Twice as much (federal) money is going back to Hawaii, Virginia and Alaska than is coming home to Oregon." Bill White stated on September 27, 2010 in an e-mail: Texas has "a higher unemployment rate than neighboring states." Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house." American Crossroads stated on September 20, 2010 in a campaign ad: Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H., "voted for the pork-filled stimulus bill -- $1.9 million to study ants in Africa, $39 million for office upgrades for politicians." Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation. Dave Yost stated on August 10, 2010 in a campaign video: "Pepper ... kicked off a jock tax, imposing a levy on the sports and entertainment industry."
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Bob Gibbs stated on September 23, 2010 in an campaign e-mail: On protecting Social Security benefits and changing the retirement age. Patriot Majority PAC stated on August 17, 2010 in a campaign commercial: The Chilean "privatization scheme" that Sharron Angle supports "has resulted in hidden fees, fewer benefits, and millions of people with no coverage." Florida Police Benevolent Association stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad.: "Rick Scott's prison plan would cut Florida's prison budget in half, close prisons, and release tens of thousands of prisoners early -- murderers, rapists, sex offenders, armed robbers, drug dealers." Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it." Mark Hinkle stated on September 23, 2010 in a press release.: "Exit polls indicate that Democrats get over 70 percent of LGBT votes in federal elections." Phil Gingrey stated on September 25, 2010 in a CNN interview: The federal government can tell General Motors what to charge for its automobiles. Kurt Schrader stated on September 15, 2010 in a radio interview: Says Scott Bruun supports "cutting the Department of Commerce and eliminating NOAA." Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County Back to Basics stated on September 8, 2010 in a TV ad: "Perry pushed for a law that lets insurance companies raise homeowners’ rates without having to justify the increase." Tammy Hall stated on September 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Jobs incentive program "created over 1,200 high-wage jobs since 2009." John Loughlin stated on February 24, 2010 in a meet-the-candidates forum: "Social Security is a Ponzi scheme." Kurt Schrader stated on September 11, 2010 in a debate at the Salem City Club: Says Scott Bruun "still believes in the same old direction that George Bush had before, which is to privatize Social Security." Scott Bruun stated on September 30, 2010 in a television ad: Says Kurt Schrader voted to cut $500 billion from Medicare, threatening "thousands of Oregon seniors and their access to their current coverage." Bill Flores stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad.: PolitiFact Texas says "Congressman Edwards' attacks on Bill Flores are false." David Cicilline stated on September 23, 2010 in in a senior center address: "The Republican candidate [John Loughlin] has talked about privatizing Social Security ... so we know where he stands on the issue." Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program." Chuck Donovan stated on September 17, 2010 in a blog on his campaign website: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson "has never proposed, nor voted in favor of, a substantial cut in federal spending" and has voted for "many substantial increases in federal spending." Lone Star First stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad: Rick Perry thinks "injecting 11- and 12-year-old girls with a controversial drug (the HPV vaccine), without a parent's consent, is a good idea." Chain email stated on September 30, 2010 in in a chain e-mail: Peter DeFazio "will sneak in a 1 percent tax on all banking transactions." Zack Space stated on September 2, 2010 in a letter: A bill to save teacher jobs is completely paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes. Barack Obama stated on September 28, 2010 in a speech in Madison, Wisc.: The Republican election platform "was actually written with the help of a former lobbyist for AIG and a former lobbyist for Exxon-Mobil." Alex Sink stated on September 17, 2010 in a TV ad: When Tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "I've stood up to them to protect local control." Tom Ganley stated on September 16, 2010 in a campaign video: "An organized crime syndicate was extorting money from his (Tom Ganley’s) business, threatening his family, but he fought back and won the FBI's highest civilian award" Barack Obama stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV interview: "We now have our kids go to school about a month less than most other advanced countries." Jim Huffman stated on September 2, 2010 in a press release: "Twice as much (federal) money is going back to Hawaii, Virginia and Alaska than is coming home to Oregon." Bill White stated on September 27, 2010 in an e-mail: Texas has "a higher unemployment rate than neighboring states." Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house." American Crossroads stated on September 20, 2010 in a campaign ad: Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H., "voted for the pork-filled stimulus bill -- $1.9 million to study ants in Africa, $39 million for office upgrades for politicians." Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation. Dave Yost stated on August 10, 2010 in a campaign video: "Pepper ... kicked off a jock tax, imposing a levy on the sports and entertainment industry."
Bob Gibbs stated on September 23, 2010 in an campaign e-mail: On protecting Social Security benefits and changing the retirement age.
Patriot Majority PAC stated on August 17, 2010 in a campaign commercial: The Chilean "privatization scheme" that Sharron Angle supports "has resulted in hidden fees, fewer benefits, and millions of people with no coverage."
Florida Police Benevolent Association stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad.: "Rick Scott's prison plan would cut Florida's prison budget in half, close prisons, and release tens of thousands of prisoners early -- murderers, rapists, sex offenders, armed robbers, drug dealers."
Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it."
Mark Hinkle stated on September 23, 2010 in a press release.: "Exit polls indicate that Democrats get over 70 percent of LGBT votes in federal elections."
Phil Gingrey stated on September 25, 2010 in a CNN interview: The federal government can tell General Motors what to charge for its automobiles.
Kurt Schrader stated on September 15, 2010 in a radio interview: Says Scott Bruun supports "cutting the Department of Commerce and eliminating NOAA."
Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County
Back to Basics stated on September 8, 2010 in a TV ad: "Perry pushed for a law that lets insurance companies raise homeowners’ rates without having to justify the increase."
Tammy Hall stated on September 27, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Jobs incentive program "created over 1,200 high-wage jobs since 2009."
John Loughlin stated on February 24, 2010 in a meet-the-candidates forum: "Social Security is a Ponzi scheme."
Kurt Schrader stated on September 11, 2010 in a debate at the Salem City Club: Says Scott Bruun "still believes in the same old direction that George Bush had before, which is to privatize Social Security."
Scott Bruun stated on September 30, 2010 in a television ad: Says Kurt Schrader voted to cut $500 billion from Medicare, threatening "thousands of Oregon seniors and their access to their current coverage."
Bill Flores stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad.: PolitiFact Texas says "Congressman Edwards' attacks on Bill Flores are false."
David Cicilline stated on September 23, 2010 in in a senior center address: "The Republican candidate [John Loughlin] has talked about privatizing Social Security ... so we know where he stands on the issue."
Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program."
Chuck Donovan stated on September 17, 2010 in a blog on his campaign website: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson "has never proposed, nor voted in favor of, a substantial cut in federal spending" and has voted for "many substantial increases in federal spending."
Lone Star First stated on September 28, 2010 in a TV ad: Rick Perry thinks "injecting 11- and 12-year-old girls with a controversial drug (the HPV vaccine), without a parent's consent, is a good idea."
Chain email stated on September 30, 2010 in in a chain e-mail: Peter DeFazio "will sneak in a 1 percent tax on all banking transactions."
Zack Space stated on September 2, 2010 in a letter: A bill to save teacher jobs is completely paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.
Barack Obama stated on September 28, 2010 in a speech in Madison, Wisc.: The Republican election platform "was actually written with the help of a former lobbyist for AIG and a former lobbyist for Exxon-Mobil."
Alex Sink stated on September 17, 2010 in a TV ad: When Tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "I've stood up to them to protect local control."
Tom Ganley stated on September 16, 2010 in a campaign video: "An organized crime syndicate was extorting money from his (Tom Ganley’s) business, threatening his family, but he fought back and won the FBI's highest civilian award"
Barack Obama stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV interview: "We now have our kids go to school about a month less than most other advanced countries."
Jim Huffman stated on September 2, 2010 in a press release: "Twice as much (federal) money is going back to Hawaii, Virginia and Alaska than is coming home to Oregon."
Bill White stated on September 27, 2010 in an e-mail: Texas has "a higher unemployment rate than neighboring states."
Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house."
American Crossroads stated on September 20, 2010 in a campaign ad: Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H., "voted for the pork-filled stimulus bill -- $1.9 million to study ants in Africa, $39 million for office upgrades for politicians."
Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation.
Dave Yost stated on August 10, 2010 in a campaign video: "Pepper ... kicked off a jock tax, imposing a levy on the sports and entertainment industry."
