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All Fact-checks for Oregon

stated on June 3, 2020 in a Facebook post

“This man who was kicked and stomped” was killed by an “antifa murderer.”

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Dennis Richardson

stated on October 10, 2014 in a campaign debate

"Women and men both are making less when you adjust for inflation than when" John Kitzhaber was first elected governor.

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stated on October 20, 2014 in a campaign debate

"Ninety-five percent of Oregonians now have health insurance coverage, tens of thousands for the very first time."

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stated on October 2, 2014 in an email

"TSA WILL ACCEPT DRIVERS PRIV CARDS FOR ID AT THE AIRPORT"

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stated on September 18, 2014 in a chain email

Was Martha Kanter "dispatched to Corvallis with $17 million in stimulus money" to save Craig Robinson’s job?

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stated on August 15, 2014 in an Oregon Voters' Pamphlet statement

"I sponsored the new Buy American law"

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stated on August 7, 2014 in a roundtable discussion with senior citizens

"Social Security has never contributed one cent to the deficit. Not one cent."

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Anthony Johnson

stated on August 20, 2014 in a political debate

"We’ve seen highway fatalities actually decrease in Colorado" since marijuana use was legalized.

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Freedom Partners

stated on August 6, 2014 in a television ad

Sen. Jeff Merkley "voted six times for more debt."

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Protect Oregon Driver Licenses

stated on April 21, 2013 in a campaign website statement

Gov. Kitzhaber oversaw creation of the Oregon driver card law "behind closed doors without allowing any input from citizens who represent the public interest."

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Dennis Richardson

stated on July 18, 2014 in a campaign debate

"It's been 17 years that we've had unemployment higher than the national average in Oregon."

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stated on July 27, 2014 in a syndicated column

Oregon’s "three largest employers, and 13 of the top 25, are health care providers."

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stated on July 18, 2014 in a campaign debate

Oregon "is the most trade-dependent state in the nation"

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Dennis Richardson

stated on July 18, 2014 in a campaign debate

"We are 49th in the nation for our graduation rate"

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New Approach Oregon

stated on June 26, 2014 in a Facebook post

76 percent of doctors support the use of medical marijuana

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New Approach Oregon

stated on June 26, 2014 in a website statement

In Oregon, 12,808 people were arrested for marijuana-related crimes in 2012.

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stated on July 9, 2014 in an economic issues statement

"I co-sponsored the Rebuild America Jobs Act" for transportation and infrastructure.

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stated on May 15, 2014 in a website statement

"Since the governor took office, Oregon’s unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point in three years."

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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

stated on June 17, 2014 in a gun-control rally claim

An average of nine children a day in the U.S. die of gunshot wounds.

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Were Oregon voters mailed the ‘wrong’ ballots for the primary election?

Were Oregon voters mailed the ‘wrong’ ballots for the primary election?

By Tom Kertscher • May 22, 2020

Jeff Merkley's Social Security claim elicits blasts from both sides: PolitiFact Oregon

Jeff Merkley's Social Security claim elicits blasts from both sides: PolitiFact Oregon

By Dana Tims • September 12, 2014

Fox News, Megyn Kelly on Al Sharpton, Beckel and Bolling on taxes: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Fox News, Megyn Kelly on Al Sharpton, Beckel and Bolling on taxes: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • September 11, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge claim up in flames, American 'fools': PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Ice Bucket Challenge claim up in flames, American 'fools': PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • September 5, 2014

Campaign cash in Oregon: Will GOP candidates outspend Democrats?

Campaign cash in Oregon: Will GOP candidates outspend Democrats?

By Dana Tims • September 4, 2014

Obama's vacation observation, Mitch McConnell's millions: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Obama's vacation observation, Mitch McConnell's millions: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • August 26, 2014

Sarah Palin twice, the DA's vodka, Rand Paul on tanks: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Sarah Palin twice, the DA's vodka, Rand Paul on tanks: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • August 22, 2014

Arkansas' retirement rage, Pumpkin Festival terrorists, Scott Walker: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Arkansas' retirement rage, Pumpkin Festival terrorists, Scott Walker: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • August 21, 2014

George Soros and Ebola, Lindsey Graham's 'attack,' Rio Grande crime: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

George Soros and Ebola, Lindsey Graham's 'attack,' Rio Grande crime: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • August 12, 2014

Rand Paul vs. Rand Paul, Harry Reid's 'do-nothing' Congress: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Rand Paul vs. Rand Paul, Harry Reid's 'do-nothing' Congress: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • August 11, 2014

Immigration claims aplenty from Rick Perry, Glenn Beck, Lou Dobbs: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Immigration claims aplenty from Rick Perry, Glenn Beck, Lou Dobbs: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • July 31, 2014

Murder at the Texas border, California's immigrant influx: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Murder at the Texas border, California's immigrant influx: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • July 25, 2014

Clinton versus Reagan, Rick Perry's letter, North Korea's World Cup chances:

Clinton versus Reagan, Rick Perry's letter, North Korea's World Cup chances:

By Dana Tims • July 22, 2014

Rush Limbaugh, Cokie Roberts, Fox News 'banned' in Canada: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Rush Limbaugh, Cokie Roberts, Fox News 'banned' in Canada: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • July 17, 2014

Hobby Lobby blowback, Ted Cruz, National Right to Life: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Hobby Lobby blowback, Ted Cruz, National Right to Life: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • July 9, 2014

Obama on leave, Biden in stocks, Western threats in Syria: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Obama on leave, Biden in stocks, Western threats in Syria: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 30, 2014

Dick Cheney dances on both sides of the truth, Donna Brazile splits it down the middle: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Dick Cheney dances on both sides of the truth, Donna Brazile splits it down the middle: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 26, 2014

Nancy Pelosi on soccer, the 'new' Bin Laden, Rush's red face: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Nancy Pelosi on soccer, the 'new' Bin Laden, Rush's red face: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 23, 2014

Rick Perry's borderline truth, chain emails up in flames: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Rick Perry's borderline truth, chain emails up in flames: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 20, 2014

Were the Clintons 'dead broke' when they left the White House? PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

Were the Clintons 'dead broke' when they left the White House? PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 17, 2014