70 People 25472 Fact-checks 8164 Articles People (70) It's Still a Bad Idea Florida voter Voters First Ohio League of Conservation Voters League of Women Voters of Florida N.C. Republicans Republican presidents House Republicans Republican News Senate Republicans Conservative Voters of Texas PAC Friends of Voter Owned Elections Oregon League of Conservation Voters League of Women Voters of the Austin Area House Republican Conference House Republican staff Michigan Republican Party Nevada Republican Party Republican National Committee Republican Party of Florida Fact-checks (25472) Tom Barrett stated on October 21, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "Scott Walker wants to make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of the mother." By Tom Kertscher• October 26, 2010 Bob McDonnell stated on April 11, 2012 in a TV interview.: Says a bill requiring ultrasounds before abortions "was supported by Republicans and Democrats." By Warren Fiske• April 13, 2012 Tim Kaine stated on September 18, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press.": Says Hillary Clinton and millennials have the same positions on climate change, abortion rights, immigration reform, gay rights and college affordability. "Donald Trump doesn't." By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Linda Qiu• September 18, 2016 Rick Santorum stated on December 29, 2011 in an interview on NBC's "Today" : Says he has "been able to attract independents and Democrats to win" elections in Pennsylvania. By Louis Jacobson• January 3, 2012 Paul Ryan stated on February 23, 2023 in TV interview: "WOW county swing suburban voters (in Wisconsin) don't vote for Donald Trump.” By D.L. Davis• April 18, 2023 Tim Sheehy stated on June 08, 2024 in in a U.S. Senate candidate debate: “Elective abortions up to and including the moment of birth. Healthy, 9-month-year-old baby killed at the moment of birth. That’s what Jon Tester and the Democrats have voted for.” By Matt Volz• July 10, 2024 Barack Obama stated on September 11, 2012 in a campaign ad: Says Romney and Ryan "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest." By Jon Greenberg• September 19, 2012 Jacky Rosen stated on July 17, 2024 in a campaign ad: Sam Brown “said abortion should be banned without any exceptions for rape or incest.” By Seth A. Richardson• August 19, 2024 60 Plus Association stated on June 06, 2012 in a television ad: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was "the deciding vote for the health care law." By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• June 14, 2012 Scott Walker stated on January 01, 2023 in Twitter: “Every pro-life Governor up for election in November won – by a large margin.” By Madeline Heim• January 13, 2023 Hillary Clinton stated on January 21, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: "On issue after issue that really were hard to explain or understand, you voted present . . . And anytime anyone raises that, there's always some kind of explanation." By Adriel Bettelheim• February 13, 2008 Ron Johnson stated on April 15, 2024 in Podcast: "Every Senate Democrat has voted to support unlimited abortions up to the moment of birth.” By D.L. Davis• May 17, 2024 Planned Parenthood stated on October 10, 2012 in in a mailer: Says Mitt Romney and George Allen "would overturn Roe v. Wade and allow states to end safe, legal abortion even in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's life is at risk." By Becky Bowers• October 19, 2012 Scott Walker stated on January 21, 2024 in TV interview: "(The) top issue for college students is the economy." By Hope Karnopp• February 2, 2024 American Commitment stated on July 10, 2012 in a television ad: "Bill Nelson was the deciding vote" on the health care law. By Angie Drobnic Holan, Amy Sherman• July 11, 2012 Roy Cooper stated on May 04, 2023 in a video posted to Twitter: Four North Carolina Republicans made “campaign promises” to protect reproductive rights By Paul Specht• May 12, 2023 EMILY's List stated on December 31, 2015 in a fundraising email: As part of legislative fights over abortion rights, "Mike Coffman co-sponsored a bill to redefine rape." By Alan Gathright• February 3, 2016 Hillary Clinton stated on May 13, 2008 in a speech in Charleston, W.Va.: "The White House is won in the swing states, and I am winning the swing states." By Bill Adair• May 16, 2008 TikTok posts stated on December 15, 2023 in a TikTok: “Almost a million people, mostly Democrats, have been kicked off the voter roll here in Florida” because of efforts to place a proposed amendment on abortion access on the state’s 2024 ballot. By Amy Sherman• January 5, 2024 John McCain stated on January 28, 2008 in an automated call to voters: "He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy." By John Frank• January 31, 2008 Articles (8164) Trump: Voter polls show U.S. support for abortion "down a little bit" By Lauren Carroll• June 30, 2015 How political ambitions could support, or sink, pushes to protect abortion rights By Rachana Pradhan, Bram Sable-Smith• March 20, 2024 Fact-checking Mark Kelly and Blake Masters in Arizona Senate race By Jon Greenberg• November 4, 2022 In Tampa, claims are flying By Molly Moorhead• August 27, 2012 Flawed Ted Cruz ad ties abortion to Donald Trump saying, ‘How stupid are the people of Iowa?' By W. Gardner Selby• January 26, 2016 PolitiFact reader feedback: ‘Not giving all the context is misleading’ By Josie Hollingsworth• August 27, 2024 Obama and Romney on women's issues By Janel Davis• October 30, 2012 In Tampa, Ted Cruz joins in as claims are launched By Molly Moorhead, W. Gardner Selby• August 29, 2012 Where abortion laws stand after the 2022 midterms By Louis Jacobson• November 9, 2022 5 ways Senate candidates in toss-up races tried to mislead voters, fact-checked By Caleb McCullough• October 31, 2024 Midterm elections: What does history say? And what could make 2022 different? By Louis Jacobson• September 12, 2022 What happened to the 2018 swing seats this year? By Louis Jacobson• December 4, 2020 PolitiFact launches 2024 swing district project, bringing fact-checking to key U.S. Senate races By Aaron Sharockman• August 19, 2024 Fact-check: Did Fox News debate moderators paint an accurate picture of America? By Madison Czopek• August 25, 2023 Ad Watch: Do ‘MAGA Republicans want women arrested for abortion'? A few do, but not all By Tom Kertscher• October 25, 2022 Voters go to the polls in New Jersey, Virginia By Warren Fiske, Sean Gorman, Angie Drobnic Holan, Caryn Shinske• November 5, 2013 Happy Birthday, PolitiFact! PolitiFact turns 6 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 22, 2013 Happy Birthday, PolitiFact! PolitiFact turns 6 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 22, 2013 Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access By Bram Sable-Smith• June 10, 2024 With Roe reversed and Congress deadlocked, states take up new abortion laws By Julie Rovner• January 23, 2023
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Tom Barrett stated on October 21, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "Scott Walker wants to make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of the mother." By Tom Kertscher• October 26, 2010 Bob McDonnell stated on April 11, 2012 in a TV interview.: Says a bill requiring ultrasounds before abortions "was supported by Republicans and Democrats." By Warren Fiske• April 13, 2012 Tim Kaine stated on September 18, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press.": Says Hillary Clinton and millennials have the same positions on climate change, abortion rights, immigration reform, gay rights and college affordability. "Donald Trump doesn't." By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Linda Qiu• September 18, 2016 Rick Santorum stated on December 29, 2011 in an interview on NBC's "Today" : Says he has "been able to attract independents and Democrats to win" elections in Pennsylvania. By Louis Jacobson• January 3, 2012 Paul Ryan stated on February 23, 2023 in TV interview: "WOW county swing suburban voters (in Wisconsin) don't vote for Donald Trump.” By D.L. Davis• April 18, 2023 Tim Sheehy stated on June 08, 2024 in in a U.S. Senate candidate debate: “Elective abortions up to and including the moment of birth. Healthy, 9-month-year-old baby killed at the moment of birth. That’s what Jon Tester and the Democrats have voted for.” By Matt Volz• July 10, 2024 Barack Obama stated on September 11, 2012 in a campaign ad: Says Romney and Ryan "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest." By Jon Greenberg• September 19, 2012 Jacky Rosen stated on July 17, 2024 in a campaign ad: Sam Brown “said abortion should be banned without any exceptions for rape or incest.” By Seth A. Richardson• August 19, 2024 60 Plus Association stated on June 06, 2012 in a television ad: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was "the deciding vote for the health care law." By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• June 14, 2012 Scott Walker stated on January 01, 2023 in Twitter: “Every pro-life Governor up for election in November won – by a large margin.” By Madeline Heim• January 13, 2023 Hillary Clinton stated on January 21, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: "On issue after issue that really were hard to explain or understand, you voted present . . . And anytime anyone raises that, there's always some kind of explanation." By Adriel Bettelheim• February 13, 2008 Ron Johnson stated on April 15, 2024 in Podcast: "Every Senate Democrat has voted to support unlimited abortions up to the moment of birth.” By D.L. Davis• May 17, 2024 Planned Parenthood stated on October 10, 2012 in in a mailer: Says Mitt Romney and George Allen "would overturn Roe v. Wade and allow states to end safe, legal abortion even in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's life is at risk." By Becky Bowers• October 19, 2012 Scott Walker stated on January 21, 2024 in TV interview: "(The) top issue for college students is the economy." By Hope Karnopp• February 2, 2024 American Commitment stated on July 10, 2012 in a television ad: "Bill Nelson was the deciding vote" on the health care law. By Angie Drobnic Holan, Amy Sherman• July 11, 2012 Roy Cooper stated on May 04, 2023 in a video posted to Twitter: Four North Carolina Republicans made “campaign promises” to protect reproductive rights By Paul Specht• May 12, 2023 EMILY's List stated on December 31, 2015 in a fundraising email: As part of legislative fights over abortion rights, "Mike Coffman co-sponsored a bill to redefine rape." By Alan Gathright• February 3, 2016 Hillary Clinton stated on May 13, 2008 in a speech in Charleston, W.Va.: "The White House is won in the swing states, and I am winning the swing states." By Bill Adair• May 16, 2008 TikTok posts stated on December 15, 2023 in a TikTok: “Almost a million people, mostly Democrats, have been kicked off the voter roll here in Florida” because of efforts to place a proposed amendment on abortion access on the state’s 2024 ballot. By Amy Sherman• January 5, 2024 John McCain stated on January 28, 2008 in an automated call to voters: "He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy." By John Frank• January 31, 2008
Trump: Voter polls show U.S. support for abortion "down a little bit" By Lauren Carroll• June 30, 2015 How political ambitions could support, or sink, pushes to protect abortion rights By Rachana Pradhan, Bram Sable-Smith• March 20, 2024 Fact-checking Mark Kelly and Blake Masters in Arizona Senate race By Jon Greenberg• November 4, 2022 In Tampa, claims are flying By Molly Moorhead• August 27, 2012 Flawed Ted Cruz ad ties abortion to Donald Trump saying, ‘How stupid are the people of Iowa?' By W. Gardner Selby• January 26, 2016 PolitiFact reader feedback: ‘Not giving all the context is misleading’ By Josie Hollingsworth• August 27, 2024 Obama and Romney on women's issues By Janel Davis• October 30, 2012 In Tampa, Ted Cruz joins in as claims are launched By Molly Moorhead, W. Gardner Selby• August 29, 2012 Where abortion laws stand after the 2022 midterms By Louis Jacobson• November 9, 2022 5 ways Senate candidates in toss-up races tried to mislead voters, fact-checked By Caleb McCullough• October 31, 2024 Midterm elections: What does history say? And what could make 2022 different? By Louis Jacobson• September 12, 2022 What happened to the 2018 swing seats this year? By Louis Jacobson• December 4, 2020 PolitiFact launches 2024 swing district project, bringing fact-checking to key U.S. Senate races By Aaron Sharockman• August 19, 2024 Fact-check: Did Fox News debate moderators paint an accurate picture of America? By Madison Czopek• August 25, 2023 Ad Watch: Do ‘MAGA Republicans want women arrested for abortion'? A few do, but not all By Tom Kertscher• October 25, 2022 Voters go to the polls in New Jersey, Virginia By Warren Fiske, Sean Gorman, Angie Drobnic Holan, Caryn Shinske• November 5, 2013 Happy Birthday, PolitiFact! PolitiFact turns 6 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 22, 2013 Happy Birthday, PolitiFact! PolitiFact turns 6 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 22, 2013 Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access By Bram Sable-Smith• June 10, 2024 With Roe reversed and Congress deadlocked, states take up new abortion laws By Julie Rovner• January 23, 2023
