Fact Checker: April 20, 2008 - April 26, 2008

Tracking the Fund-Raisers

Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have claimed new fundraising records recently. It is very difficult to verify their claims.

By Michael Dobbs  | April 25, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (55)
Categories:  Barack Obama, Candidate Watch  
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Is Clinton winning the 'popular vote'?

The Clinton campaign says that their candidate has overtaken Obama in the 'popular vote.' They are overlooking some crucial asterisks.

By Michael Dobbs  | April 24, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  1 Pinocchio, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch  
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Hillary's 'two percent' college loan

Hillary Clinton says she received a two percent student loan that permitted her to attend Yale Law School. She has a rosier-than-warranted picture of the good old days.

By Michael Dobbs  | April 23, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  1 Pinocchio, Candidate Watch, Education, History  
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Dr. Obama and Dr. McCain

Barack Obama and John McCain both believe there is good evidence of a link between autism and childhood vaccines. The medical establishment says otherwise.

By Michael Dobbs  | April 22, 2008; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (60)
Categories:  Barack Obama, Candidate Watch  
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