Clinton and Sanders stretched the facts on the auto bailout, fracking, trade deals and more.
FactChecking the Seventh Democratic Debate
Locations: National
FactChecking the 11th GOP Debate
Claims by and about Donald Trump dominate our report.
Keep the Promise
Keep the Promise is a network of five independent super PACs supporting Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz.
Cruz’s Record Before the Supreme Court
An ad from a pro-Ted Cruz super PAC says, “Ted Cruz argued nine cases in front of the Supreme Court, and won.” He did not win all nine cases, as the ad implies.
Pro-Kasich Ad’s Misplaced Job Boast
A new TV ad boasts that Ohio Gov. John Kasich has created 400,000 jobs in his state and will do the same for Michigan as president. But Michigan actually has gained more jobs than Ohio during Kasich’s time in office, both in raw numbers and in the rate of job growth.
Repeat Debate Claims: Dems Version
This video from FlackCheck.org addresses some of the claims that the Democrats have repeatedly made during debates.
Trump’s Defense of His ‘University’
Businessman Donald Trump has made false and misleading claims in response to attacks on “Trump University,” a now defunct program that offered tips on real estate to paying customers.
Trump’s David Duke Amnesia
Asked if he would publicly reject the support of former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said, “I just don’t know anything about him.” The record proves him wrong.
Rubio Oversimplifies FBI-Apple Battle
Sen. Marco Rubio said the FBI has asked Apple to disable “the auto-erase mode on one phone in the entire world.” But the FBI, which is seeking access to the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, has asked Apple to write software that could do more than that.
Trump vs. Veteran Vendors
An ad from a pro-Marco Rubio super PAC claims Donald Trump “bans disabled veterans from his high rise.” But the ad may leave a misleading impression.