2 People 3734 Fact-checks 1464 Articles People (2) Vote NO on 8 Yes on 8 Fact-checks (3734) Jason Isaac stated on August 29, 2013 in a published commentary: Pending a federal waiver, the 2013 Legislature "eliminated the overtesting of students in grades 3-8 by decreasing the number of tests from 17 to 8." By W. Gardner Selby• September 12, 2013 Viral image stated on October 22, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo shows a man grabbing a woman’s rear while watching the Apollo 8 launch in 1968. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 24, 2019 Vote NO on 8 stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: "What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!" By Amy Sherman• October 24, 2010 The Gateway Pundit stated on February 05, 2021 in an article: “Newly discovered video shows late night deliveries of tens of thousands of illegal ballots 8 hours after deadline.” By Clara Hendrickson• February 5, 2021 Threads posts stated on October 26, 2024 in a Threads post: Four Florida counties had “zero results” Oct. 26, and “something underhanded might be happening.” By Loreben Tuquero• October 28, 2024 Arnold Schwarzenegger stated on March 06, 2016 in an endorsement speech in Columbus, Ohio.: When John Kasich became governor of Ohio, "there was an $8 billion budget deficit and now there’s a $2 billion surplus." By Louis Jacobson, Chris Nichols• March 8, 2016 Bobby Jindal stated on February 24, 2009 in the Republican response to Obama's speech to Congress: The stimulus bill includes "$8 billion for high-speed rail projects, such as a 'magnetic levitation' line from Las Vegas to Disneyland." By Alexander Lane• February 27, 2009 Barry Hinckley stated on January 17, 2012 in a YouTube video: "Sheldon Whitehouse's failure of leadership, the adding of almost $8 trillion in debt in his first full term, is shameful..." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• January 31, 2012 Mitt Romney stated on May 17, 2012 in a private campaign fundraiser: Says President Obama promised "he'd keep unemployment below 8 percent" if the stimulus passed. By Molly Moorhead• September 18, 2012 Donald Trump stated on September 30, 2017 in a tweet: In the Alabama Senate runoff, "the candidate I endorsed (Luther Strange) went up MANY points after endorsement!" By Louis Jacobson• October 2, 2017 John Nygren stated on February 12, 2019 in a tweet: "Over the last eight years, we’ve shown that even though we’ve cut taxes by $8 billion, revenues continue to grow." By Eric Litke• March 21, 2019 Paul Ryan stated on October 11, 2012 in a vice presidential debate: Says Obama promised unemployment would never go above 8 percent. By Molly Moorhead• October 12, 2012 Eric Cantor stated on March 16, 2012 in a written statement.: President Obama pushed through the stimulus "based on the promise of keeping unemployment under 8 percent." By Sean Gorman• March 2, 2012 John Kasich stated on August 06, 2015 in comments at a GOP debate in Cleveland: "I took the state of Ohio from an $8 billion hole … to a $2 billion surplus." By Louis Jacobson• August 7, 2015 Phil Gingrey stated on September 07, 2012 in a Twitter post: The U.S. unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent for 43 consecutive months, the longest stretch since the Great Depression. By Eric Stirgus• September 14, 2012 Joe Biden stated on January 25, 2024 in Public appearance: "There are a thousand billionaires now and you know what their average tax rate is? 8%." By Sophia Voight• January 26, 2024 Threads posts stated on November 09, 2024 in a Threads post: "Arizona officials caught changing ballots, have been arrested.” By Jeff Cercone• November 12, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 28, 2020 in Facebook post: “A federal judge just ordered Wisconsin must have all ballots counted by 8 p.m. on the day of the election.” By Laura Schulte• September 30, 2020 Diane Black stated on June 01, 2012 in a press release.: The United States has experienced "40 straight months of unemployment at 8 percent or higher." By Michael Collins• June 11, 2012 Donald Trump stated on August 26, 2019 in a press conference in Biarritz, France: Crimea "was sort of taken away from President Obama. … And he wanted Russia to be out of what was called the G-8. And that was his determination." 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Eugene Emery Jr.• December 19, 2010 A promise or a projection on unemployment? By Robert Farley• July 9, 2009 Ask PolitiFact: Did the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? By Noah Y. Kim• September 10, 2021 Allegations of USPS election fraud in Michigan don’t hold up By Bill McCarthy• November 5, 2020 Michael Williams claim about Obama and gas prices No. 8 reader favorite By W. Gardner Selby• December 20, 2012 Checking the numbers on the economy By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 11, 2010 PolitiFact Live for June 8: Comey testimony, Paris agreement falsehood By Katie Sanders• June 8, 2017 As State of the State approaches, take our quiz on Walker ratings By Tom Kertscher• January 15, 2013 How MSNBC and Fox News covered Chris Christie's 'Bridgegate' By Aaron Sharockman• January 14, 2014 As the Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage cases, here's a primer By Louis Jacobson• March 25, 2013 As the Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage cases, here's a primer By Louis Jacobson• March 25, 2013
Jason Isaac stated on August 29, 2013 in a published commentary: Pending a federal waiver, the 2013 Legislature "eliminated the overtesting of students in grades 3-8 by decreasing the number of tests from 17 to 8." By W. Gardner Selby• September 12, 2013 Viral image stated on October 22, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo shows a man grabbing a woman’s rear while watching the Apollo 8 launch in 1968. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 24, 2019 Vote NO on 8 stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer: "What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!" By Amy Sherman• October 24, 2010 The Gateway Pundit stated on February 05, 2021 in an article: “Newly discovered video shows late night deliveries of tens of thousands of illegal ballots 8 hours after deadline.” By Clara Hendrickson• February 5, 2021 Threads posts stated on October 26, 2024 in a Threads post: Four Florida counties had “zero results” Oct. 26, and “something underhanded might be happening.” By Loreben Tuquero• October 28, 2024 Arnold Schwarzenegger stated on March 06, 2016 in an endorsement speech in Columbus, Ohio.: When John Kasich became governor of Ohio, "there was an $8 billion budget deficit and now there’s a $2 billion surplus." By Louis Jacobson, Chris Nichols• March 8, 2016 Bobby Jindal stated on February 24, 2009 in the Republican response to Obama's speech to Congress: The stimulus bill includes "$8 billion for high-speed rail projects, such as a 'magnetic levitation' line from Las Vegas to Disneyland." By Alexander Lane• February 27, 2009 Barry Hinckley stated on January 17, 2012 in a YouTube video: "Sheldon Whitehouse's failure of leadership, the adding of almost $8 trillion in debt in his first full term, is shameful..." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• January 31, 2012 Mitt Romney stated on May 17, 2012 in a private campaign fundraiser: Says President Obama promised "he'd keep unemployment below 8 percent" if the stimulus passed. By Molly Moorhead• September 18, 2012 Donald Trump stated on September 30, 2017 in a tweet: In the Alabama Senate runoff, "the candidate I endorsed (Luther Strange) went up MANY points after endorsement!" By Louis Jacobson• October 2, 2017 John Nygren stated on February 12, 2019 in a tweet: "Over the last eight years, we’ve shown that even though we’ve cut taxes by $8 billion, revenues continue to grow." By Eric Litke• March 21, 2019 Paul Ryan stated on October 11, 2012 in a vice presidential debate: Says Obama promised unemployment would never go above 8 percent. By Molly Moorhead• October 12, 2012 Eric Cantor stated on March 16, 2012 in a written statement.: President Obama pushed through the stimulus "based on the promise of keeping unemployment under 8 percent." By Sean Gorman• March 2, 2012 John Kasich stated on August 06, 2015 in comments at a GOP debate in Cleveland: "I took the state of Ohio from an $8 billion hole … to a $2 billion surplus." By Louis Jacobson• August 7, 2015 Phil Gingrey stated on September 07, 2012 in a Twitter post: The U.S. unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent for 43 consecutive months, the longest stretch since the Great Depression. By Eric Stirgus• September 14, 2012 Joe Biden stated on January 25, 2024 in Public appearance: "There are a thousand billionaires now and you know what their average tax rate is? 8%." By Sophia Voight• January 26, 2024 Threads posts stated on November 09, 2024 in a Threads post: "Arizona officials caught changing ballots, have been arrested.” By Jeff Cercone• November 12, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 28, 2020 in Facebook post: “A federal judge just ordered Wisconsin must have all ballots counted by 8 p.m. on the day of the election.” By Laura Schulte• September 30, 2020 Diane Black stated on June 01, 2012 in a press release.: The United States has experienced "40 straight months of unemployment at 8 percent or higher." By Michael Collins• June 11, 2012 Donald Trump stated on August 26, 2019 in a press conference in Biarritz, France: Crimea "was sort of taken away from President Obama. … And he wanted Russia to be out of what was called the G-8. And that was his determination." By Louis Jacobson• August 27, 2019
The Obama scorecard By Angie Drobnic Holan• January 18, 2011 When it comes to voting, Virginia is early to rise and early to bed By Sean Gorman• January 31, 2013 Amid good jobs report, an old 'promise' resurfaces By Louis Jacobson• January 6, 2012 Ad Watch: GOP accuses Obama of breaking vows to improve economy By Nancy Madsen• July 27, 2012 On the Stump: Checking Romney's Nevada speech By Bill Adair• February 8, 2012 Greg Abbott's Pants on Fire voter fraud claim sparked our No. 8 fact check By W. Gardner Selby• December 27, 2016 The most outlandish claims we’ve fact-checked about Queen Elizabeth II By Gabrielle Settles• September 12, 2022 Gas prices up under Obama, but had just taken epic fall By Sue Owen• July 23, 2013 Primary preview: Checking Romney on unemployment By Robert Higgs, Molly Moorhead• February 15, 2012 Reports offer multiple takes on the benefit of film tax credits like Rhode Island's By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• December 19, 2010 A promise or a projection on unemployment? By Robert Farley• July 9, 2009 Ask PolitiFact: Did the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? By Noah Y. Kim• September 10, 2021 Allegations of USPS election fraud in Michigan don’t hold up By Bill McCarthy• November 5, 2020 Michael Williams claim about Obama and gas prices No. 8 reader favorite By W. Gardner Selby• December 20, 2012 Checking the numbers on the economy By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 11, 2010 PolitiFact Live for June 8: Comey testimony, Paris agreement falsehood By Katie Sanders• June 8, 2017 As State of the State approaches, take our quiz on Walker ratings By Tom Kertscher• January 15, 2013 How MSNBC and Fox News covered Chris Christie's 'Bridgegate' By Aaron Sharockman• January 14, 2014 As the Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage cases, here's a primer By Louis Jacobson• March 25, 2013 As the Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage cases, here's a primer By Louis Jacobson• March 25, 2013
