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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of May 7-13.
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Minnesota Governor’s Race
In episode 24, we look at how union and corporate money is coming into play in the Minnesota governor’s race. A union- and Democrat-funded group is airing misleading attack ads against GOP candidate Tom Emmer. And in New Mexico, a wildlife group attacks a Republican nominee for the House. [podcast]http://factcheck.org/Images/image/radio/FactCheckRadio_episode24.mp3[/podcast] …
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Tagged Alliance for a Better Minnesota, Cash Attack, FactCheck Radio, Minnesota, MN Forward, podcast, Tom Emmer
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Tax Cuts, Medicare and Florida Democrats
In episode 23 of FactCheck Radio, we debunk a Republican talking point on the Bush tax cuts being spread by Sarah Palin and former Sen. Fred Thompson. Plus, we examine actor Andy Griffith’s misleading ad for Medicare, and false charges in the Democratic Senate primary in Florida. [podcast]http://factcheck.org/Images/image/radio/FactCheckRadio_episode23.mp3[/podcast] For more …
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Tagged Bush tax cuts, fred thompson, griffith, Jeff Greene, Kendrick Meek, medicare, podcast, Sarah Palin
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Arizona and Florida Senate Races, Plus Government Spending
In episode 22 of FactCheck Radio, we look at an ad attacking Sen. John McCain in the Arizona Republican Senate primary, a spot falsely claiming Florida Gov. Charlie Crist supports the new federal health care law, and a whopper of a statement by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. [podcast]http://factcheck.org/Images/image/radio/FactCheckRadio_episdoe22.mp3[/podcast] For more …
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Kagan, Afghanistan and NH Senate Race
In episode 18 of FactCheck Radio, we look at claims from the Sunday political talk shows about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, health care, Afghanistan and kidnappings in Phoenix. Plus, we talk about a false ad from Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes, targeting Republican Kelly Ayotte in the New Hampshire Senate …
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New Mexico and Arkansas Races
In episode 13 of FactCheck Radio, we look at a Republican ad that was condemned by the head of the GOP in New Mexico. Plus, we debunk labor union ads attacking Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, and we update listeners on claims about Muslims and the health care law. …
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Tagged AFSCME, Blanche Lincoln, health care reform, labor unions, muslims, New Mexico, podcast, SEIU, Susana Martinez, Weh
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Elena Kagan and Immigration
In episode 12 of FactCheck Radio, we look at false and misleading claims made on the Sunday talk shows about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Plus, we examine whether immigration — both legal and illegal — hurts American workers.
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Congressional Races in Pennsylvania and Arkansas
In episode 11 of FactCheck Radio, we look at false and misleading ads in two congressional races: a special election in Pennsylvania’s 12th district, and the Democratic Senate primary in Arkansas. Both elections are May 18.
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