In New Mexico’s governor’s race, Republican Susana Martinez accuses Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish of giving a $500 million "special tax deal" to a developer who contributed to her campaign and hired her husband as a lobbyist. But Martinez, a district attorney, uses circumstantial evidence to make her case in an ad that falsely accuses Denish of "hiding a scandal."
The evidence cited by the Martinez campaign fails to prove that Denish misused her office to help the developer get a tax break or that the tax break was connected to her husband’s lobbying job or her campaign contributions.
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Patriotism Falsely Impugned
Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida is falsely accusing his opponent of evading the Vietnam War draft, claiming “he doesn’t love this country.” Republican candidate Daniel Webster didn’t “refuse the call to service,” as claimed in a vicious TV ad …
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Sept. 14-Sept. 20
This week, readers sent us comments about Pell Grants, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and spell-checking.
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.
Bo’s Private Plane?
Q: Did President Obama have his dog, Bo, flown to Maine in his own private jet for the family vacation?
A: No. The family and staff took two small jets because the airport couldn’t accommodate the usual presidential plane. Bo flew with several staffers.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Sept. 7-Sept. 13
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, the fictitious 1 percent transaction tax, Nevada’s Joe Heck and holding parties’ feet to the fire.
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.
False Claim on Pell Grants in Indiana
A Democratic incumbent in Indiana falsely claims his Republican challenger wants to abolish the popular federal Pell Grant program for needy college students. Rep. Joe Donnelly, who is running for reelection in Indiana’s 2nd District, based his charge on a questionnaire Republican Jackie Walorski submitted to a conservative group. But that questionnaire doesn’t even mention the Pell Grant program.
The ad, titled “College,” first aired Sept. 9. It begins ominously: “Who will help your family afford college?”
Committee for Truth in Politics
Conservative-leaning group represented by a lawyer in the Citizens United case.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 31-Sep. 6
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, the "Ground Zero mosque" and keeping the DNC honest.
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.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 24-Aug. 30
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, health insurance premiums, deportation and party pedestals.
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.
AFL-CIO
Large federation of labor unions is strongly Democratic.