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X posts stated on July 12, 2026 in X posts:

A photo showing Mitch McConnell and his wife is from his 2023 hospitalization or is AI generated.

By Caleb McCullough• July 13, 2026

Mitch McConnell stated on July 09, 2014 in a YouTube video:

Says Alison Lundergan Grimes "supports Obamacare, which cuts $700 billion from seniors’ Medicare."

By Lauren Carroll• July 10, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes stated on June 03, 2014 in a radio ad:

"Sen. McConnell says it's not his job to bring jobs to Kentucky."

By Lauren Carroll• June 6, 2014

Instagram posts stated on December 12, 2024 in an Instagram post:

Video shows Mitch McConnell appearing in a press conference with a bandage around his head.

By Sofia Ahmed• December 13, 2024

Mitch McConnell stated on December 01, 2009 in a floor speech:

The Senate health care bill does not contain limits on medical malpractice lawsuits.

By Catharine Richert• December 2, 2009

Phil Kerpen stated on January 22, 2015 in a tweet:

"Amazing fact: Senate has already voted on more amendments in 2015 than Reid allowed ALL YEAR last year."

By Katie Sanders• February 2, 2015

Mitch McConnell stated on May 17, 2009 in an interview on Fox News Sunday.:

A public option for health care would end private insurance "because the private insurance people will not be able to compete with a government option."

By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 19, 2009

Ted Cruz stated on April 22, 2021 in a press conference:

“You didn't see Republicans when we had control of the Senate try to rig the game.”

By Louis Jacobson, Brandon Mulder• April 27, 2021

Facebook posts stated on January 31, 2019 in a Facebook post:

Says Mitch McConnell's "biggest donor" is a "Russian oligarch that the GOP just lifted sanctions on."

By Samantha Putterman• February 14, 2019

Mitch McConnell stated on January 26, 2014 in an interview with "Fox News Sunday":

"The minimum wage is mostly an entry-level wage for young people."

By Steve Contorno• January 26, 2014

Gwen Moore stated on January 07, 2015 in a tweet:

Says Mitch McConnell credits Republicans "for recent economic improvements" even though they took control of the Senate only "days ago."

By Tom Kertscher• January 14, 2015

Facebook posts stated on April 22, 2019 in a Facebook post:

Says Mitch McConnell was cured of polio when he was a child by government-funded care and now he’s trying to take that same care away from millions of Americans

By Samantha Putterman• April 29, 2019

Kathleen Sebelius stated on April 19, 2011 in a speech:

"One of three patients hospitalized (is) harmed by the care they receive."

By Eric Stirgus• May 3, 2011

Verified Politics stated on December 13, 2017 in an article posted on the website:

Says Sen. Mitch McConnell's delay in seating Alabama Sen.-elect Doug Jones "is a flagrant violation of Senate policy, which requires Jones assume office the instant one of them wins the election."

By Jon Greenberg• December 18, 2017

Mitch McConnell stated on May 12, 2009 in a speech on the Senate floor:

On a bipartisan task force on ways to improve fiscal policy.

By Louis Jacobson• February 2, 2010

Charles Schumer stated on July 28, 2020 in an MSNBC interview:

“You know what’s in this bill? No medical malpractice suits until 2024, even if they’re not COVID related.”

By Miriam Valverde• August 3, 2020

Mitch McConnell stated on September 18, 2020 in a statement:

On confirming a Supreme Court nominee in a presidential election year.

By Louis Jacobson, Katie Sanders• September 22, 2020

Tim Kaine stated on May 23, 2010 in an interview on ABC's 'This Week.':

The primary election results show Democrats are strong in Kentucky because the Democratic candidates "both got more votes than Rand Paul did."

By Aaron Sharockman• May 23, 2010

Alison Lundergan Grimes stated on July 10, 2014 in a campaign ad:

Says Mitch McConnell voted to raise Medicare costs for a current Kentucky senior by $6,000.

By Steve Contorno• July 10, 2014

Mitch McConnell stated on April 14, 2010 in a press conference:

New financial regulation "actually guarantees future bailouts of Wall Street banks."

By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• April 20, 2010

What Mitch McConnell said about Supreme Court confirmations in election years

By Amy Sherman• July 2, 2018

McConnell and Boehner's goals for the 114th Congress

By Lauren Carroll• November 10, 2014

The Kentucky U.S. Senate race: the fact-checks so far

By Steve Contorno• September 24, 2014

McConnell falsely suggests GOP forecast the type of election fraud found in NC

By Matthew Riley, Paul Specht• March 7, 2019

Previewing the Kentucky U.S. Senate debate

By Steve Contorno• October 13, 2014

The continuing battle over 'court packing' and the Supreme Court

By Louis Jacobson• April 23, 2021

Fact-checking primary contests in Kentucky, Oregon and Idaho

By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 20, 2014

Could the nuclear option get rid of the filibuster entirely? Checking Trump's tweet

By Louis Jacobson• January 22, 2018

Fact-checking McConnell, Cruz on the Sunday shows

By Aaron Sharockman• January 26, 2014

Your guide to distortions on health care

By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 19, 2009

PolitiFact fact-checks West Virginia's GOP Senate primary

By Louis Jacobson• May 7, 2018

6 questions answered about ‘the nuclear option,’ the filibuster, and Supreme Court nominations

By Louis Jacobson• February 3, 2017

In Context: Is there a 'Biden Rule' on Supreme Court nominations in a presidential election year?

By Amy Sherman• September 21, 2020

Fact-checking the Jan. 26 Sunday shows

By Aaron Sharockman• January 26, 2014

Trump has pushed out 5 inspectors general since April. Here’s who they are

By Bill McCarthy• May 19, 2020

Mailbag: 'Seriously twisted logic'

By Angie Drobnic Holan• July 24, 2009

Barack Obama urges audience to 'do a fact-check.' We oblige

By Louis Jacobson• February 20, 2015

Fact-checking the Kentucky Senate race

By Jon Greenberg• August 14, 2013

PolitiFact's Five Surprising "True" ratings

By Louis Jacobson• December 24, 2009

Jindal tries for GOP nod from back of the pack

By April Hunt• September 14, 2015

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