Archive: Web Watch
John McCain's Birthplace
Some bloggers are challenging John McCain's claim that he was born inside the Panama Canal Zone. But a review of the archival record substantiates the senator's account.
Posted on May 20, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (13)
Bush's Brain on Bush's Heart
Karl Rove says that his former boss is not "the most unpopular" president in history. The Fact Checker subtracts a Pinocchio.
Posted on May 12, 2008 at 12:24 PM ET | Comments (26)
How Unpopular Is George Bush?
Karl Rove is contesting claims that George W. Bush is the "most unpopular president" in history. The Fact Checker looks at the polls.
Posted on May 8, 2008 at 11:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
Obama Nabbed by the Patriot Police
Viral e-mails have become a new hazard for presidential candidates in the Internet Age. Barack Obama is a favorite target. The Fact Checker follows the electronic trail.
Posted on November 2, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (148)
Newspaper Cures Skin Rash
In a Wiki-world, you can't always believe what you read.
Posted on September 25, 2007 at 09:00 AM ET | Comments (11)
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