Fact Checker: January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008

Barack Obama's 'neighborhood'

Clinton supporter Robert Johnson has now apologized to Obama for bringing up the candidate's past drug use. Previous statements by the Clinton campaign on this issue must now be considered "inoperative."

By Michael Dobbs  | January 18, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (62)
Categories:  3 Pinocchios, Barack Obama, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch  
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Record job growth under Huckabee?

Mike Huckabee claims that he created a record number of jobs in Arkansas as governor. His stats are very selective.

By Michael Dobbs  | January 17, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (14)
Categories:  2 Pinocchios, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch, Economy  
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Clinton vs Obama on Iraq

Clinton has accused Obama of "inconsistency" on his opposition to the Iraq War. We examine the record.

By Michael Dobbs  | January 16, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (74)
Categories:  Barack Obama, Candidate Watch, Iraq  
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Democratic Debate Las Vegas

Live truth squadding ofthe Democratic debate from Las Vegas.

By Michael Dobbs  | January 15, 2008; 5:59 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (33)
Categories:  Barack Obama, Live Fact Check  
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Mitt's Memory Lapse

Campaigning in Michigan, Mitt Romney is presenting himself as the automakers' friend. He has conveniently forgotten a 2002 campaign proposal that would have led to higher taxes on SUVs.

By Michael Dobbs  | January 14, 2008; 1:45 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  2 Pinocchios, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch, Economy  
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