The DCCC’s evidence that Florida Republican Clay Shaw took part in a “drug deal” when he voted for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is flimsy at best.
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Tugging At Heartstrings With Loose Facts
Democrat Chris Murphy’s ad falsely implies that incumbent Republican Rep. Nancy Johnson failed to respond to a local resident’s pleas for help with her son’s medical problems.
Accusations Without Evidence and Moldy Bunk in Virginia
An ad sponsored by Republican Sen. George Allen’s campaign features an undocumented accusation against Democratic challenger Jim Webb.
Osama Bin Missing: Who’s Tried Hardest to Tackle Top Terrorist?
Former President Bill Clinton took on critics who have questioned why he didn’t do more during his time in the White House to eliminate Osama bin Laden.
Phoning It In: Attack in Indiana by New, Well-Funded Conservative Group
Conservative group’s automated calls tar House candidate with voting to let unsavory material be sold to kids.
Jailhouse Gang?
Santorum ad misleadingly portrays Casey’s “campaign team” as a posse of lawbreakers and suspects, though none actually work for Casey.
MoveOn.org: Caught Red-Handed Applying A Double Standard
MoveOn.org attacks 3 Republicans for voting for military spending bills, but endorses Democrats who voted the same way.
Misquoting Lincoln
Bush supporters falsely quote Lincoln as advocating arresting, exiling or hanging members of Congress who damage military morale in wartime.
New RNC Web Ad Blurs History
Another video on homeland security twists Democrats’ words and exaggerates “the Republican record.”
Club for Growth: Chafing Chafee’s Record
The Club for Growth launches misleading attacks at Sen. Chafee’s record on taxes and “wasteful” spending.