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As House and Senate Negotiate, Obama Fine-Tunes His Pitch

On a day when he stumps for health-care reform in North Carolina and Virginia, President Obama will unveil a new message highlighting eight ways that consumers would be better protected if his reform efforts pass, a White House aide said. 9:03 AM ET | More »

Archive: Fred Thompson

Sarah Palin's 'Worst Nightmare'?

According to her supporters, Sarah Palin recovered from "every politician's nightmare" when her teleprompter malfunctioned during her big moment at the Republican convention. True or False?

Posted on September 11, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (135)

GOP Debate Myrtle beach

The Fact Checker and diplomatic reporter Glenn Kessler truth squad the Republican presidential debate from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Posted on January 10, 2008 at 07:40 PM ET | Comments (0)

Pinocchios for Huckabee on Illegal Immigrants

Mike Huckabee is twisting facts in trying to argue that he did not support making illegal immigrants eligible for in-state tuition while governor of Arkansas.

Posted on December 18, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (32)

Most Revealing Fibs: Fred Thompson

As part of the "Front Runners" series, the Fact Checker examines the records of each of the leading candidates. Today: Fred Thompson.

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Rudy: 'I Am NOT Hillary'

Rudy Giuliani says that enthusiasm for the Yankees is just about the only thing he has in common with Hillary Clinton. Is that a true statement?

Posted on October 23, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (16)

Thompson's Wars

Is Fred Thompson right that America has "shed more blood for other people's liberty" than any one else in history?

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 06:30 AM ET | Comments (0)

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