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2012 Players Guide
Monthly Archives: September 2011
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Sept. 13-19
This week, readers sent us comments about congressional support for President Obama’s jobs plan and whether or not Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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Another Rick Perry Whopper
Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes another wildly false claim in a new Web ad — saying that the U.S. poverty rate has hit an “all-time high.” In fact, the rate is the highest since 1993, but 7.3 percentage points lower than it was in 1959, according to the U.S. Census …
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Ford Motor Co. Does U-turn on Bailouts
A Ford TV ad slams competitors for accepting bailout funds, even though the company’s CEO lobbied for the bill. The company — the only one of the Big Three not to receive a bailout — feared a collapse of GM and Chrysler at the time would have hurt suppliers and, …
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Our New Look
As you may have noticed, FactCheck.org has a new look. It’s been in the works for months, and it’s more than just a facelift. We’ve added some new features. We’ve also tried to make our content easier to read and easier to find. Here’s some of what you’ll find: FactCheck …
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A ‘Smart’ New Look for Mobile Devices
FactCheck.org is proud to announce we have a new mobile version of our website that will make it easier for you to read us on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Below is a little information on some of the changes that will make your reading experience easier and …
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American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS
Conservative-leaning group founded with help from Karl Rove and former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
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Posted in Players Guide 2012
Tagged American Crossroads, Crossroads GPS, Ed Gillespie, Karl Rove, Players Guide
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Priorities USA/Priorities USA Action
Liberal-leaning group founded by ex-White House staffers Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney to counter American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS.
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American Action Network / American Action Forum
Founded by a former Republican senator and a former GOP House aide. Leans GOP/Right-center.
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