Fact Checker: March 2, 2008 - March 8, 2008

Taxing questions for Clinton

The Obama campaign says Clinton's failure to release her taxes shows that she has "something to hide." The Fact Checker examines the Clintons' record on financial disclosure.

By Michael Dobbs  | March 7, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (264)
Categories:  Candidate Record, Candidate Watch, Verdict Pending  
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Clinton stumbles on Ohio history

In a swipe at Obama, Clinton claimed last night that nobody has ever won the presidency without carrying the Ohio primary. That is false.

By Michael Dobbs  | March 5, 2008; 11:52 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (130)
Categories:  3 Pinocchios, Candidate Watch, History  
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'NAFTA-gate', Part II

The Clinton campaign is attempting to transform a Canadian diplomat's memo into "NAFTA-gate." The Fact Checker looks behind the spin.

By Michael Dobbs  | March 4, 2008; 11:46 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (84)
Categories:  2 Pinocchios, Barack Obama, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch, Economy  
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Obama parses his words

After four days of non-denial denials, the Obama campaign now acknowledges a conversation over NAFTA with a senior Canadian diplomat. Has Obama been upfront about the 1993 trade agreement?

By Michael Dobbs  | March 3, 2008; 11:35 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Barack Obama, Candidate Watch, Economy, Other Foreign Policy  
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