Ads from two Democratic-aligned super PACs distort Dr. Mehmet Oz’s positions on taxes, Social Security and Medicare, and abortion.
Ads Distort Oz’s Position on Abortion, Taxes and Social Security
Issues: Social Security
Washington GOP House Candidates Attack Each Other on Social Security
Two of the Republicans running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat are attacking each other in TV ads about Social Security that could mislead voters.
Democrats Misleadingly Claim ‘Republicans’ Plan’ Would ‘End’ Social Security, Medicare
As part of his plan to downsize the federal government, Republican Sen. Rick Scott says he wants all federal legislation to “sunset” in five years, and “[i]f a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.” Well, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid were all created by legislation. And now Democrats are saying Republicans want to end those programs.
Examining Rick Scott’s Claim That Medicare, Social Security Will Soon Go ‘Bankrupt’
Sen. Rick Scott went too far in claiming that Medicare will go “bankrupt” in four years and Social Security in 12 years. Government trustees project that certain trust funds would become depleted by then, but payments would continue, albeit at a reduced rate.
The Whoppers of 2020
Our list of the 10 most egregious falsehoods of the year.
Closing Arguments of the Presidential Campaign
We fact-check claims the candidates made in rallies and TV ads in the days before Election Day.
FactChecking the Final 2020 Presidential Debate
The candidates repeated talking points from the stump and added some new twists on the facts.
Biden on the Stump
We fact-check nine claims made by the Democratic presidential nominee in recent campaign speeches.
Social Security Didn’t Stop Mailing Checks ‘Because It’s Not Secure’
A social media post claims that Social Security checks have not been sent by mail “since 2013 because it’s not secure.” The Social Security Administration required electronic payment transfers in compliance with a 1996 federal law — not due to security concerns. Even so, about 850,000 checks are still mailed each month.
DSCC Falsely Attacks Daines on Social Security
In a TV ad, a Democratic committee falsely claims Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is “pushing a plan” that could “end Social Security benefits by 2023.” He’s not.