1 People 18095 Fact-checks 6101 Articles People (1) Yes on 55 Fact-checks (18095) Scott Walker stated on January 06, 2014 in an interview: "Jobs that involve the minimum wage are overwhelmingly jobs for young people starting out in the workforce." By Dave Umhoefer• January 13, 2014 Maria Bartiromo stated on October 20, 2013 in an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press": "As a result of Obamacare, we are becoming something of a part-time employment country." By Jon Greenberg• October 22, 2013 TikTok posts stated on December 09, 2024 in social media posts: Video shows CEO homicide suspect Luigi Mangione posted YouTube videos teasing his plans By Gideon Hess• December 10, 2024 Terri Bryant stated on July 13, 2021 in a radio interview: “You may be 55 years old in [Illinois] and a citizen and not eligible for Medicaid. But if you are an undocumented immigrant and 55 or older, you’re eligible for Medicaid.” By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• July 20, 2021 Cory Booker stated on February 04, 2019 in an interview on CBS This Morning: "Even the (Congressional Budget Office) says if you lower Medicare to allow 50 year olds to get into it, you can not only save the government money, but you can lower premiums for all Americans." By Jon Greenberg• February 8, 2019 Ted Cruz stated on January 28, 2016 in comments during the Iowa Republican presidential debate: Obamacare "is the biggest job-killer in this country -- millions of Americans have lost their jobs, have been forced into part-time work." By Jon Greenberg• January 29, 2016 James Stegmaier stated on December 14, 2011 in a speech.: "Chesterfield has eliminated more positions from its general government operations than the Commonwealth has from the entire state government since (fiscal) 2009." By Sean Gorman• January 29, 2012 Georgia Department of Transportation stated on July 19, 2011 in a press release: The Northwest Corridor highway project in Cobb and Cherokee counties "is expected to create over 9,700 jobs statewide." By PolitiFact Staff • August 10, 2011 Marco Rubio stated on July 25, 2013 in a FoxNews.com op-ed: Under Obamacare, "75 percent of small businesses now say they are going to be forced to either fire workers or cut their hours." By Becky Bowers• July 29, 2013 Mothers Against Drunk Driving stated on February 11, 2014 in a press release: "A majority of drunk driving deaths and injuries are caused by drunk driving offenders with no prior convictions." By Dave Umhoefer• February 24, 2014 Charles Cooper stated on March 26, 2013 in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court: "Very few men outlive their own fertility." By Becky Bowers, Louis Jacobson• March 28, 2013 New Century Times stated on December 09, 2016 in a web post: "Republicans Looking To Cut Social Security As Much As 50 percent Immediately." By Louis Jacobson• December 14, 2016 Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2021 in a Facebook post: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.” By Sasha Hupka• July 2, 2021 Arne Duncan stated on January 12, 2012 in a town hall-style meeting: "One generation ago we led the world in college graduation. We're 16th today." By Tom Feran• January 20, 2012 Steve Rothman stated on February 08, 2012 in a speech on the House floor: "The Republicans just voted last year to end Medicare." By Bill Wichert• February 19, 2012 Bob Wirch stated on November 15, 2010 in a news release: "Over the course of one four-year term, it costs taxpayers more than $1 million simply to operate" the governor’s mansion. By Tom Kertscher• November 21, 2010 Snapchat stated on June 30, 2016 in a snapchat: "90% of rural women and 55% of all women are illiterate" in Morocco. By Joseph Cariz• July 14, 2016 Ted Cruz stated on April 03, 2016 in ad paid for by campaign for Ted Cruz: Says a company that got tax breaks from the state later "laid off 100 Ohioans, even as its CEO cut a half-million-dollar check to Kasich’s super PAC." By Nadia Pflaum• April 12, 2016 Instagram posts stated on July 14, 2022 in an Instagram post: R. Kelly “missing after prison security verify he’s escaped beneath facility.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 18, 2022 Chain email stated on March 07, 2023 in a chain email: Because of daylight saving time, “NO alarm set for the 2:00 a.m. hour will go off” on March 12. By Madison Czopek• March 9, 2023 Articles (6101) It's True! We're two years old! By Tim Murphy• June 25, 2012 Thompson's first role: factory worker By John Frank• October 18, 2007 The Walk-O-Meter: Rating 2 Scott Walker promises on higher education By Tom Kertscher• December 1, 2017 Could $1,000 seed money in a Trump account multiply to $243,000? That’s without inflation and taxes By Louis Jacobson• February 3, 2026 Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Mailbag: The Mitt Romney edition By Louis Jacobson• March 9, 2012 Promises, promises: Gov. Scott Walker, the Walk-O-Meter and 2014 By Dave Umhoefer• November 11, 2013 The truth(s) behind part-time jobs and the recovery By Louis Jacobson• August 7, 2013 Tuberculosis: A PolitiFact Sheet By Marta Cerava• June 1, 2016 What the federal infrastructure bill means for water systems nationwide By Jon Greenberg• September 2, 2022 Lie of the Year 2011: 'Republicans voted to end Medicare' By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 20, 2011 Colbert: 'Who are these PolitiFact guys?' By Bill Adair• April 15, 2010 Want to invoke our Lie of the Year? Get it right By Becky Bowers, Louis Jacobson• March 29, 2012 With the budget done, a look at Walker's tax-related promises By Dave Umhoefer• July 11, 2011 California mudslide By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 22, 2010 A look at Walker's tax, business-related promises By Dave Umhoefer• January 23, 2012 Chris Christie dredges up old claims in annual speech By Erin O'Neill, Bill Wichert• January 17, 2012 Gravel: I'm not dead yet By Amy Hollyfield• March 26, 2008 Barack Obama debuts stump speech By Sean Gorman, Nancy Madsen• May 5, 2012 Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention? By Amy Sherman• January 15, 2025
Scott Walker stated on January 06, 2014 in an interview: "Jobs that involve the minimum wage are overwhelmingly jobs for young people starting out in the workforce." By Dave Umhoefer• January 13, 2014 Maria Bartiromo stated on October 20, 2013 in an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press": "As a result of Obamacare, we are becoming something of a part-time employment country." By Jon Greenberg• October 22, 2013 TikTok posts stated on December 09, 2024 in social media posts: Video shows CEO homicide suspect Luigi Mangione posted YouTube videos teasing his plans By Gideon Hess• December 10, 2024 Terri Bryant stated on July 13, 2021 in a radio interview: “You may be 55 years old in [Illinois] and a citizen and not eligible for Medicaid. But if you are an undocumented immigrant and 55 or older, you’re eligible for Medicaid.” By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• July 20, 2021 Cory Booker stated on February 04, 2019 in an interview on CBS This Morning: "Even the (Congressional Budget Office) says if you lower Medicare to allow 50 year olds to get into it, you can not only save the government money, but you can lower premiums for all Americans." By Jon Greenberg• February 8, 2019 Ted Cruz stated on January 28, 2016 in comments during the Iowa Republican presidential debate: Obamacare "is the biggest job-killer in this country -- millions of Americans have lost their jobs, have been forced into part-time work." By Jon Greenberg• January 29, 2016 James Stegmaier stated on December 14, 2011 in a speech.: "Chesterfield has eliminated more positions from its general government operations than the Commonwealth has from the entire state government since (fiscal) 2009." By Sean Gorman• January 29, 2012 Georgia Department of Transportation stated on July 19, 2011 in a press release: The Northwest Corridor highway project in Cobb and Cherokee counties "is expected to create over 9,700 jobs statewide." By PolitiFact Staff • August 10, 2011 Marco Rubio stated on July 25, 2013 in a FoxNews.com op-ed: Under Obamacare, "75 percent of small businesses now say they are going to be forced to either fire workers or cut their hours." By Becky Bowers• July 29, 2013 Mothers Against Drunk Driving stated on February 11, 2014 in a press release: "A majority of drunk driving deaths and injuries are caused by drunk driving offenders with no prior convictions." By Dave Umhoefer• February 24, 2014 Charles Cooper stated on March 26, 2013 in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court: "Very few men outlive their own fertility." By Becky Bowers, Louis Jacobson• March 28, 2013 New Century Times stated on December 09, 2016 in a web post: "Republicans Looking To Cut Social Security As Much As 50 percent Immediately." By Louis Jacobson• December 14, 2016 Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2021 in a Facebook post: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.” By Sasha Hupka• July 2, 2021 Arne Duncan stated on January 12, 2012 in a town hall-style meeting: "One generation ago we led the world in college graduation. We're 16th today." By Tom Feran• January 20, 2012 Steve Rothman stated on February 08, 2012 in a speech on the House floor: "The Republicans just voted last year to end Medicare." By Bill Wichert• February 19, 2012 Bob Wirch stated on November 15, 2010 in a news release: "Over the course of one four-year term, it costs taxpayers more than $1 million simply to operate" the governor’s mansion. By Tom Kertscher• November 21, 2010 Snapchat stated on June 30, 2016 in a snapchat: "90% of rural women and 55% of all women are illiterate" in Morocco. By Joseph Cariz• July 14, 2016 Ted Cruz stated on April 03, 2016 in ad paid for by campaign for Ted Cruz: Says a company that got tax breaks from the state later "laid off 100 Ohioans, even as its CEO cut a half-million-dollar check to Kasich’s super PAC." By Nadia Pflaum• April 12, 2016 Instagram posts stated on July 14, 2022 in an Instagram post: R. Kelly “missing after prison security verify he’s escaped beneath facility.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 18, 2022 Chain email stated on March 07, 2023 in a chain email: Because of daylight saving time, “NO alarm set for the 2:00 a.m. hour will go off” on March 12. By Madison Czopek• March 9, 2023
It's True! We're two years old! By Tim Murphy• June 25, 2012 Thompson's first role: factory worker By John Frank• October 18, 2007 The Walk-O-Meter: Rating 2 Scott Walker promises on higher education By Tom Kertscher• December 1, 2017 Could $1,000 seed money in a Trump account multiply to $243,000? That’s without inflation and taxes By Louis Jacobson• February 3, 2026 Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Mailbag: The Mitt Romney edition By Louis Jacobson• March 9, 2012 Promises, promises: Gov. Scott Walker, the Walk-O-Meter and 2014 By Dave Umhoefer• November 11, 2013 The truth(s) behind part-time jobs and the recovery By Louis Jacobson• August 7, 2013 Tuberculosis: A PolitiFact Sheet By Marta Cerava• June 1, 2016 What the federal infrastructure bill means for water systems nationwide By Jon Greenberg• September 2, 2022 Lie of the Year 2011: 'Republicans voted to end Medicare' By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 20, 2011 Colbert: 'Who are these PolitiFact guys?' By Bill Adair• April 15, 2010 Want to invoke our Lie of the Year? Get it right By Becky Bowers, Louis Jacobson• March 29, 2012 With the budget done, a look at Walker's tax-related promises By Dave Umhoefer• July 11, 2011 California mudslide By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 22, 2010 A look at Walker's tax, business-related promises By Dave Umhoefer• January 23, 2012 Chris Christie dredges up old claims in annual speech By Erin O'Neill, Bill Wichert• January 17, 2012 Gravel: I'm not dead yet By Amy Hollyfield• March 26, 2008 Barack Obama debuts stump speech By Sean Gorman, Nancy Madsen• May 5, 2012 Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention? By Amy Sherman• January 15, 2025
