The NRCC says a Democratic candidate in Ohio was investigated by the FBI. He wasn’t. But there was a state criminal probe.
Stories by Brooks Jackson
Director Emeritus, FactCheck.org
Caught “Red-Handed?”
Controversial $1.3 million ad campaign attacks four Republicans for stance on price-gouging legislation.
New Group, Old Habits
A liberal group re-names itself and launches a $1-million ad campaign making dubious claims.
Defaming DeLay?
Houston TV stations refuse to run a liberal TV ad accusing DeLay of “corruption” after his lawyer threatens to sue. We look at the facts.
Iraq: What Did Congress Know, And When?
Bush says Congress had the same (faulty) intelligence he did. Howard Dean says intelligence was “corrupted.” We give facts.
California: Drug Company Half-Truths
The industry wages an $80-million campaign against a California ballot measure to require discounts on prescriptions for middle-income patients.
RNC’s False E-mail
Mehlman claims,”Before Ms. Miers was even announced many Democrat groups said they would oppose her.” Actually, none did.
Anti-war Ad Says Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld & Rice “Lied” About Iraq
We find some subtle word-twisting, and place the claims in context.
Katrina: What Happened When
It will take months to get the full story, but meanwhile here are some of the key facts about what happened and when officials acted.
Here We Go Again: Distorted TV Ads For Campaign 2006
The Republican party attacks Sen. Byrd and he responds. Both use misleading material.