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Search results for "Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office"

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Fact-checks (25673)

Kayleigh McEnany stated on October 24, 2020 in a tweet:
“Biden admits to voter fraud.”
By Jon Greenberg• October 27, 2020
Wayne Thorburn stated on January 08, 2014 in an opinion column in the Austin American-Statesman:
Nearly 90% of Travis County government races will be settled by the time of the Democratic primary.
By Sue Owen• January 30, 2014
Donald Trump stated on May 02, 2016 in an interview on CNN's "New Day":
"Frankly, (Hillary Clinton) doesn’t do very well with women."
By Louis Jacobson• May 2, 2016
JD Vance stated on October 16, 2024 in a campaign event:
Says former President Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election.
By Amy Sherman• October 17, 2024
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on October 22, 2018 in a campaign ad:
Says "over 40 Republican leaders denounced" Steve Watkins’ campaign  
By Stephen Koff• October 25, 2018
Donald Trump stated on October 05, 2025 in a statement to the media:
“Portland is burning to the ground.”
By Maria Briceño, Amy Sherman• October 7, 2025
John McCain stated on September 16, 2008 in a speech in Tampa:
"Obama has asked for $932-million in earmarks, literally $1-million for every day that he’s been in Congress."
By Shawn Zeller• September 16, 2008
Joe Biden stated on September 21, 2020 in a speech:
Says President Donald Trump started a trade war that “led to a surge in farm bankruptcies.”
By Eric Litke• October 2, 2020
Facebook posts stated on March 09, 2019 in a text post on Facebook:
Says 228 House Democrats voted "to allow illegal aliens to have right to vote"
By Amy Sherman• March 13, 2019
Sean Duffy stated on July 17, 2017 in a TV interview:
Republicans have " won a thousand seats since Obamacare."
By D.L. Davis• July 27, 2017
Senate Majority PAC stated on October 28, 2014 in a radio ad:
The "stand your ground" law caused the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
By Amy Sherman• October 30, 2014
Facebook posts stated on November 04, 2020 in a screenshot:
"Six states can't get the votes counted. Six states in which @realDonaldTrump is leading. Six states where Dems are in charge."
By Daniel Funke• November 4, 2020
Donald Trump stated on April 11, 2016 in a TV interview:
The Colorado caucus system for selecting Republican delegates is "rigged."
By Alan Gathright• April 19, 2016
Patrick Morrisey stated on August 31, 2018 in a tweet:
Sen. Joe Manchin "stands with Hillary Clinton and D.C. Dems on gun control, higher taxes, amnesty, and Planned Parenthood."
By Patrick Orsagos, Lili Zecevic• October 5, 2018
Jim Sensenbrenner stated on December 11, 2019 in a tweet:
"104 House Democrats voted for impeachment before the Ukraine call took place." 
By Madeline Heim• December 20, 2019
Sean Parnell stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Nevada database glitch showing voters cast ballots when they didn’t is evidence that voting by mail is “the largest source of potential voter fraud.”
By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2024
teaparty.org stated on August 15, 2018 in a headline:
"Pelosi sinks to new low, tells Dems: if you have to lie to voters to win, do it."
By Amy Sherman• August 17, 2018
Democratic Party of Virginia stated on August 05, 2011 in a web video:
Virginia has made "no progress on jobs" since Bob McDonnell took office.
By Sean Gorman• August 18, 2011
Nancy Pelosi stated on April 04, 2011 in a public appearance:
Under a House Republican appropriations bill, "6 million seniors are deprived of meals."
By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2011
Dan Sullivan stated on June 20, 2014 in a radio ad:
"As Alaska’s attorney general, (U.S. Senate candidate Dan) Sullivan successfully fought to protect our Second Amendment rights and passed ‘stand your ground.’ "
By Lauren Carroll• July 2, 2014

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By John Kruzel• November 26, 2018

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By Miriam Valverde• July 14, 2021

Putting Al Green’s comments on impeachment in context

By Madlin Mekelburg• October 25, 2019

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By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025

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By Jon Greenberg• July 26, 2018

How many newly elected officials and Congressional candidates were ‘involved’ in the Capitol riot?

By Gabrielle Settles• December 3, 2021

Key takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee’s prime time hearing

By Jon Greenberg• June 10, 2022

Fact-checking the State of the Union for 2019

By PolitiFact Staff • February 6, 2019

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By Louis Jacobson• March 21, 2023

In air wars with Koch brothers, are Dems fighting Falses with Falses?

By Steve Contorno• April 23, 2014

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By D.L. Davis, Laura Schulte, Kelly Smits, Vanessa Swales• August 4, 2022

In Jan. 6 hearing, former AG Bill Barr discredits ‘2,000 Mules’ voter fraud film

By Jon Greenberg, Bill McCarthy, Amy Sherman• June 13, 2022

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By Louis Jacobson• November 7, 2022

In Context: Gwen Moore on Ebola and a travel ban

By Tom Kertscher• October 16, 2014

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By Louis Jacobson• January 8, 2018

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By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• January 23, 2024

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By Jon Greenberg• January 6, 2022

Can Donald Trump become a three-term president?

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