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 Barack Obama stated on July 30, 2008 in Springfield, Mo.: "Wild Bill Hickok had his first duel in the town square here. And the family legend is that he is a distant cousin of mine." VoteVets.org stated on July 23, 2008 in a TV ad: "Sen. McCain would occupy Iraq indefinitely, against their wishes." John McCain stated on July 26, 2008 in a TV ad: "He made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras." John McCain stated on July 17, 2008 in an interview with the <i>Kansas City Star</i>: Barack Obama "is more to the left of the announced Socialist in the United States Senate." Chain email stated on July 22, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Obama "shunned the opportunity to talk to soldiers to thank them for their service." Barack Obama stated on July 12, 2008 in a conversation with reporters aboard plane: "I have little doubt that we've moved into recession at this point." John McCain stated on July 15, 2008 in Albuquerque, N.M.: In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties." Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on withdrawing troops from Iraq. Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on banning handguns. Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama has flip-flopped on public campaign financing. John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a speech in South Portland, Maine: "We now have a pro-American president in France, which shows if you live long enough, anything can happen in this world." Republican National Committee stated on July 23, 2008 in a radio ad: Obama "voted against critical resources: no to individual body armor, no to helicopters, no to ammunition, no to aircraft." Barack Obama stated on July 18, 2008 in a statement e-mailed to reporters.: "Sen. McCain's economic plan gives nearly $4-billion in tax breaks to the oil companies but doesn't provide any tax relief to more than 100-million middle-class families." Barack Obama stated on July 19, 2008 in an e-mail from Obama spokesman Bill Burton to reporters: McCain has switched to Obama's position on more troops to Afghanistan. Barack Obama stated on July 20, 2008 in Afghanistan: "For at least a year now, I have called for two additional brigades, perhaps three." John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a TV ad: "Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump? O-ba-ma! O-ba-ma!" John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: "Obama never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan." John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "voted against funding our troops." John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "hasn't been to Iraq in years." Barack Obama stated on July 11, 2008 in a speech in Dayton, Ohio: "We've heard talk about curbing our use of fossil fuels in nearly every State of the Union address since the oil embargo of 1973." John McCain stated on July 14, 2008 in a speech in San Diego: Obama "voted for and even sponsored amendments that were intended to kill the (immigration overhaul) legislation." John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in a town hall meeting in Denver: "I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations." Barack Obama stated on July 8, 2008 in a speech in Washington, D.C.: "McCain used to buck his party on immigration by fighting for comprehensive reform. . . . But when he was running for his party's nomination, he . . . said that he wouldn't even support his own legislation if it came up for a vote." John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in remarks to reporters by campaign adviser Carly Fiorina in Washington, D.C.: "There are many health insurance plans that will cover Viagra but won't cover birth-control medication." John McCain stated on July 9, 2008 in a news release from McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds : Says Obama flip-flopped on warrantless wiretapping. John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in a news release: "Barack Obama said he would debate 'anywhere, anytime' but has rejected joint town hall meetings." Barack Obama stated on July 15, 2008 in a television ad: Obama worked with "Sen. Dick Lugar, a Republican, to help lock down loose nuclear weapons." Chain email stated on May 21, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Barack Obama wants to "unilaterally disarm our nation." John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in an appearance on Fox News' "Fox and Friends": "I investigated Abramoff and people ended up in jail." Democratic National Committee stated on July 9, 2008 in in an ad on the Internet: John McCain has given erratic and inconsistent answers on when troops should return from Iraq.
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Barack Obama stated on July 30, 2008 in Springfield, Mo.: "Wild Bill Hickok had his first duel in the town square here. And the family legend is that he is a distant cousin of mine." VoteVets.org stated on July 23, 2008 in a TV ad: "Sen. McCain would occupy Iraq indefinitely, against their wishes." John McCain stated on July 26, 2008 in a TV ad: "He made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras." John McCain stated on July 17, 2008 in an interview with the <i>Kansas City Star</i>: Barack Obama "is more to the left of the announced Socialist in the United States Senate." Chain email stated on July 22, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Obama "shunned the opportunity to talk to soldiers to thank them for their service." Barack Obama stated on July 12, 2008 in a conversation with reporters aboard plane: "I have little doubt that we've moved into recession at this point." John McCain stated on July 15, 2008 in Albuquerque, N.M.: In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties." Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on withdrawing troops from Iraq. Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on banning handguns. Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama has flip-flopped on public campaign financing. John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a speech in South Portland, Maine: "We now have a pro-American president in France, which shows if you live long enough, anything can happen in this world." Republican National Committee stated on July 23, 2008 in a radio ad: Obama "voted against critical resources: no to individual body armor, no to helicopters, no to ammunition, no to aircraft." Barack Obama stated on July 18, 2008 in a statement e-mailed to reporters.: "Sen. McCain's economic plan gives nearly $4-billion in tax breaks to the oil companies but doesn't provide any tax relief to more than 100-million middle-class families." Barack Obama stated on July 19, 2008 in an e-mail from Obama spokesman Bill Burton to reporters: McCain has switched to Obama's position on more troops to Afghanistan. Barack Obama stated on July 20, 2008 in Afghanistan: "For at least a year now, I have called for two additional brigades, perhaps three." John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a TV ad: "Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump? O-ba-ma! O-ba-ma!" John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: "Obama never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan." John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "voted against funding our troops." John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "hasn't been to Iraq in years." Barack Obama stated on July 11, 2008 in a speech in Dayton, Ohio: "We've heard talk about curbing our use of fossil fuels in nearly every State of the Union address since the oil embargo of 1973." John McCain stated on July 14, 2008 in a speech in San Diego: Obama "voted for and even sponsored amendments that were intended to kill the (immigration overhaul) legislation." John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in a town hall meeting in Denver: "I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations." Barack Obama stated on July 8, 2008 in a speech in Washington, D.C.: "McCain used to buck his party on immigration by fighting for comprehensive reform. . . . But when he was running for his party's nomination, he . . . said that he wouldn't even support his own legislation if it came up for a vote." John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in remarks to reporters by campaign adviser Carly Fiorina in Washington, D.C.: "There are many health insurance plans that will cover Viagra but won't cover birth-control medication." John McCain stated on July 9, 2008 in a news release from McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds : Says Obama flip-flopped on warrantless wiretapping. John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in a news release: "Barack Obama said he would debate 'anywhere, anytime' but has rejected joint town hall meetings." Barack Obama stated on July 15, 2008 in a television ad: Obama worked with "Sen. Dick Lugar, a Republican, to help lock down loose nuclear weapons." Chain email stated on May 21, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Barack Obama wants to "unilaterally disarm our nation." John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in an appearance on Fox News' "Fox and Friends": "I investigated Abramoff and people ended up in jail." Democratic National Committee stated on July 9, 2008 in in an ad on the Internet: John McCain has given erratic and inconsistent answers on when troops should return from Iraq.
Barack Obama stated on July 30, 2008 in Springfield, Mo.: "Wild Bill Hickok had his first duel in the town square here. And the family legend is that he is a distant cousin of mine."
VoteVets.org stated on July 23, 2008 in a TV ad: "Sen. McCain would occupy Iraq indefinitely, against their wishes."
John McCain stated on July 26, 2008 in a TV ad: "He made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras."
John McCain stated on July 17, 2008 in an interview with the <i>Kansas City Star</i>: Barack Obama "is more to the left of the announced Socialist in the United States Senate."
Chain email stated on July 22, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Obama "shunned the opportunity to talk to soldiers to thank them for their service."
Barack Obama stated on July 12, 2008 in a conversation with reporters aboard plane: "I have little doubt that we've moved into recession at this point."
John McCain stated on July 15, 2008 in Albuquerque, N.M.: In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties."
Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on withdrawing troops from Iraq.
Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama flip-flopped on banning handguns.
Let Freedom Ring stated on July 24, 2008 in a TV ad airing on cable networks such as Fox and MTV.: Says Obama has flip-flopped on public campaign financing.
John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a speech in South Portland, Maine: "We now have a pro-American president in France, which shows if you live long enough, anything can happen in this world."
Republican National Committee stated on July 23, 2008 in a radio ad: Obama "voted against critical resources: no to individual body armor, no to helicopters, no to ammunition, no to aircraft."
Barack Obama stated on July 18, 2008 in a statement e-mailed to reporters.: "Sen. McCain's economic plan gives nearly $4-billion in tax breaks to the oil companies but doesn't provide any tax relief to more than 100-million middle-class families."
Barack Obama stated on July 19, 2008 in an e-mail from Obama spokesman Bill Burton to reporters: McCain has switched to Obama's position on more troops to Afghanistan.
Barack Obama stated on July 20, 2008 in Afghanistan: "For at least a year now, I have called for two additional brigades, perhaps three."
John McCain stated on July 21, 2008 in a TV ad: "Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump? O-ba-ma! O-ba-ma!"
John McCain stated on July 18, 2008 in a television ad: "Obama never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan."
Barack Obama stated on July 11, 2008 in a speech in Dayton, Ohio: "We've heard talk about curbing our use of fossil fuels in nearly every State of the Union address since the oil embargo of 1973."
John McCain stated on July 14, 2008 in a speech in San Diego: Obama "voted for and even sponsored amendments that were intended to kill the (immigration overhaul) legislation."
John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in a town hall meeting in Denver: "I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations."
Barack Obama stated on July 8, 2008 in a speech in Washington, D.C.: "McCain used to buck his party on immigration by fighting for comprehensive reform. . . . But when he was running for his party's nomination, he . . . said that he wouldn't even support his own legislation if it came up for a vote."
John McCain stated on July 7, 2008 in remarks to reporters by campaign adviser Carly Fiorina in Washington, D.C.: "There are many health insurance plans that will cover Viagra but won't cover birth-control medication."
John McCain stated on July 9, 2008 in a news release from McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds : Says Obama flip-flopped on warrantless wiretapping.
John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in a news release: "Barack Obama said he would debate 'anywhere, anytime' but has rejected joint town hall meetings."
Barack Obama stated on July 15, 2008 in a television ad: Obama worked with "Sen. Dick Lugar, a Republican, to help lock down loose nuclear weapons."
Chain email stated on May 21, 2008 in a chain e-mail: Barack Obama wants to "unilaterally disarm our nation."
John McCain stated on July 8, 2008 in an appearance on Fox News' "Fox and Friends": "I investigated Abramoff and people ended up in jail."
Democratic National Committee stated on July 9, 2008 in in an ad on the Internet: John McCain has given erratic and inconsistent answers on when troops should return from Iraq.
