80 People 19580 Fact-checks 7076 Articles People (80) Republican Party of Virginia Fellowship of the Minds Suburban Virginia Republican Coalition West Virginia Republican Party Clean Virginia Virginia Foxx Virginia Lottery Atlanta Journal-Constitution Constitutional Rights PAC N.C. Republicans Republican presidents House Republicans Republican News Senate Republicans Democratic Party of Virginia Virginia Education Association Virginia First Foundation Virginia Senate Democrats NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Fact-checks (19580) Daniel Webster stated on April 22, 2010 in announcing his campaign for the U.S. House.: Gov. Lawton Chiles said "if I were to become ... become speaker of the House it would be (his) worst nightmare." By Aaron Sharockman• April 27, 2010 C.W. Bill Young stated on November 09, 2009 in a meeting of Florida Republicans: Claims that Obama said, "For those who oppose our policies, you should just shut up and go away." By Aaron Sharockman• November 11, 2009 William Howell stated on November 13, 2010 in in a radio interview.: "There’s talk in Congress now about basically confiscating your private 401(k) or IRA plan and rolling it into Social Security to strengthen Social Security." By Warren Fiske• December 3, 2010 Rick Boucher stated on October 25, 2010 in a TV ad: "Morgan Griffith fought for a plan that would have taken money away from our schools and given it to Northern Virginia schools instead." By Warren Fiske• October 28, 2010 Rand Paul stated on April 08, 2015 in a town hall meeting in Milford, NH: "The founders of New Hampshire came up with the motto Live Free or Die." By Nick Reid• April 10, 2015 Ken Cuccinelli stated on October 02, 2013 in radio ad.: Terry McAuliffe has "threatened to shut down Virginia’s government if his budget plan isn’t supported." By Sean Gorman• October 11, 2013 Pat McCrory stated on August 02, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." By Will Doran• August 16, 2016 Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus stated on January 28, 2014 in a floor debate.: On sharing power with Republicans By Sean Gorman• January 29, 2014 Republican Party of Texas stated on July 19, 2010 in a message on Twitter: Says President Barack Obama initially said the national health-care mandate isn't a tax, but his administration now says it is a tax. By Ciara O'Rourke• August 2, 2010 Ted Cruz stated on July 17, 2018 in a campaign press release: Says Beto O’Rourke is "the only candidate to the U.S. Senate to call for" impeaching President Donald Trump. By W. Gardner Selby• July 25, 2018 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee stated on September 20, 2024 in Campaign ad: Says Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde "brags about being in the 1%." By Ricardo Torres• October 10, 2024 Mark Warner stated on September 30, 2014 in a TV ad.: Says PolitiFact has ruled that Ed Gillespie’s ads are false and misleading. By Nancy Madsen• October 13, 2014 Bob Goodlatte stated on September 03, 2011 in a speech.: Thomas Jefferson expressed "strong support" for a balanced budget amendment in 1798. By Sean Gorman• September 9, 2011 Franklin Sands stated on January 29, 2010 in a press release: "Florida still averages more students in its classrooms than any other state in the Southeast." By Aaron Sharockman• February 6, 2010 Allan Levene stated on November 02, 2013 in an article: Says there’s no language in the U.S. Constitution that prevents someone from running for Congress simultaneously in multiple states. By Eric Stirgus• November 20, 2013 Chap Petersen stated on May 25, 2022 in a statement.: On building an NFL stadium in Virginia. 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Daniel Webster stated on April 22, 2010 in announcing his campaign for the U.S. House.: Gov. Lawton Chiles said "if I were to become ... become speaker of the House it would be (his) worst nightmare." By Aaron Sharockman• April 27, 2010 C.W. Bill Young stated on November 09, 2009 in a meeting of Florida Republicans: Claims that Obama said, "For those who oppose our policies, you should just shut up and go away." By Aaron Sharockman• November 11, 2009 William Howell stated on November 13, 2010 in in a radio interview.: "There’s talk in Congress now about basically confiscating your private 401(k) or IRA plan and rolling it into Social Security to strengthen Social Security." By Warren Fiske• December 3, 2010 Rick Boucher stated on October 25, 2010 in a TV ad: "Morgan Griffith fought for a plan that would have taken money away from our schools and given it to Northern Virginia schools instead." By Warren Fiske• October 28, 2010 Rand Paul stated on April 08, 2015 in a town hall meeting in Milford, NH: "The founders of New Hampshire came up with the motto Live Free or Die." By Nick Reid• April 10, 2015 Ken Cuccinelli stated on October 02, 2013 in radio ad.: Terry McAuliffe has "threatened to shut down Virginia’s government if his budget plan isn’t supported." By Sean Gorman• October 11, 2013 Pat McCrory stated on August 02, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." By Will Doran• August 16, 2016 Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus stated on January 28, 2014 in a floor debate.: On sharing power with Republicans By Sean Gorman• January 29, 2014 Republican Party of Texas stated on July 19, 2010 in a message on Twitter: Says President Barack Obama initially said the national health-care mandate isn't a tax, but his administration now says it is a tax. By Ciara O'Rourke• August 2, 2010 Ted Cruz stated on July 17, 2018 in a campaign press release: Says Beto O’Rourke is "the only candidate to the U.S. Senate to call for" impeaching President Donald Trump. By W. Gardner Selby• July 25, 2018 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee stated on September 20, 2024 in Campaign ad: Says Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde "brags about being in the 1%." By Ricardo Torres• October 10, 2024 Mark Warner stated on September 30, 2014 in a TV ad.: Says PolitiFact has ruled that Ed Gillespie’s ads are false and misleading. By Nancy Madsen• October 13, 2014 Bob Goodlatte stated on September 03, 2011 in a speech.: Thomas Jefferson expressed "strong support" for a balanced budget amendment in 1798. By Sean Gorman• September 9, 2011 Franklin Sands stated on January 29, 2010 in a press release: "Florida still averages more students in its classrooms than any other state in the Southeast." By Aaron Sharockman• February 6, 2010 Allan Levene stated on November 02, 2013 in an article: Says there’s no language in the U.S. Constitution that prevents someone from running for Congress simultaneously in multiple states. By Eric Stirgus• November 20, 2013 Chap Petersen stated on May 25, 2022 in a statement.: On building an NFL stadium in Virginia. By Warren Fiske• June 9, 2022 Rick Scott stated on March 24, 2014 in a television ad from Let's Get to Work: "Obamacare will drive 2.5 million Americans out of the workforce." By Amy Sherman• March 25, 2014 Rick Perry stated on May 05, 2015 in an oped column: On reauthorization of Export-Import Bank. By W. Gardner Selby• May 7, 2015 Jody Hice stated on January 24, 2014 in a Facebook post: Thomas Jefferson said, "That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves." By April Hunt• September 3, 2014 Eric Gray stated on November 03, 2011 in a speech: Georgia is one of seven states to lose jobs in 2011 and has lost 8,200 jobs so far. By Eric Stirgus• November 30, 2011
Conservative Congressman-elect Glenn Grothman -- his most provocative comments, In Context By Tom Kertscher• November 17, 2014 Mailbag: 'You're keeping my head from exploding' By Louis Jacobson• November 4, 2011 Is Florida’s mid-decade redistricting plan ‘illegal,’ as some Democrats say? By Samantha Putterman• April 15, 2026 Readers take us task on the pay and benefits of federal workers By Warren Fiske• June 7, 2011 Supreme Court upholds argument that "penalty" is a tax By W. Gardner Selby• June 28, 2012 Fact-checking the Jan. 25 Sunday shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• January 25, 2015 Fact-checking voting laws: a year-end report By Amy Sherman• December 19, 2013 Ad Watch: Kaine attacks Allen on abortion and birth control By Sean Gorman• October 25, 2012 PunditFact fact-checks the Jan. 25 news shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• January 25, 2015 Ask PolitiFact: What is independent state legislature theory, and could it create election chaos? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• December 5, 2022 In context: George Allen's comments on government waste By Nancy Madsen• September 21, 2012 Warner and Gillespie have adjusted views on gay marriage By Warren Fiske, Nancy Madsen• October 13, 2014 Fact-checking the GOP Senate debate By Warren Fiske, Sean Gorman• April 30, 2012 'Teabagger' group makes splash with fake-quote memes By Keely Herring• May 28, 2015 What is redistricting? And why should voters care? By Louis Jacobson• October 27, 2021 `Pants on Fire' and other greetings from readers By Warren Fiske• April 19, 2011 A terrorist endorsement for Obama? By Bill Adair• May 9, 2008 Republican presidential candidates, their latest muffs and misstatements By W. Gardner Selby• January 28, 2016 Mail call: PunditFact hears from our readers By Aaron Sharockman• December 24, 2013 Digging up dirt on Michelle Obama By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 30, 2008
