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dicho el Julio 7, 2024 en an interview on Fox News Sunday

Kamala Harris "co-sponsored, fully sponsored" the Green New Deal.

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dicho el Abril 26, 2024 en an interview with Howard Stern

Says he “got arrested” while protesting in favor of desegregation.

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dicho el Septiembre 14, 2023 en a speech

“I taught at the University of Pennsylvania for four years.”

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dicho el Septiembre 11, 2023 en a 9/11 memorial speech in Alaska

“Ground zero in New York — I remember standing there the next day.”

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Jonathan Martin

dicho el Abril 30, 2023 en a roundtable on ABC's "This Week"

“Joe Biden was older on his first day as president than Ronald Reagan was on his last day.”

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dicho el Febrero 20, 2023 en an interview with Piers Morgan

“I never claimed to be Jewish.”

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dicho el Diciembre 16, 2022 en a town hall for U.S. veterans

After Joe Biden became vice president, at the behest of his father, he gave his uncle, Frank H. Biden, a Purple Heart for serving in the U.S. military during World War II.

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Herschel Walker

dicho el Noviembre 16, 2022 en an ad

“(Raphael) Warnock’s camp was shut down for failing to report five findings of child abuse and neglect."

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Georgia Gun Owners

dicho el Octubre 30, 2022 en an ad

"Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams are radical communists and, if they get their way, gun owners here in Georgia will be completely disarmed."

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West Virginia Democratic Party

dicho el Agosto 25, 2022 en a tweet

“Carol Miller is a multi-millionaire worth over $16 million.”

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Senate Majority PAC

dicho el Octubre 11, 2022 en an ad

A dog endured “unimaginable pain and suffering” during heart research experiments, “just one of 300 killed in (Dr. Mehmet) Oz’s lab.”

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Arizona Democratic Party

dicho el Septiembre 13, 2022 en a tweet

Abraham Hamadeh misled "about his legal experience.”

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dicho el Septiembre 22, 2022 en a debate

“I don’t care for mail-in voting. That’s why I go to the polls.”

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

dicho el Septiembre 17, 2022 en ads

Herschel Walker misled about “personally treating 4,500 veterans per year,” about “graduating from college” and about “working in law enforcement.”

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American Leadership Action

dicho el Septiembre 1, 2022 en an ad

As a mayor, "John Fetterman chased down an innocent, unarmed Black man," wielded a shotgun and "falsely accused the man, triggering a confrontation with police."

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dicho el Junio 2, 2022 en a statement posted on Twitter

Blake Masters “unironically quoted a Nazi, called World War II an unjust war, called the Unabomber one of his intellectual influencers, and shared an article attacking Israel as the North Korea of the Middle East.”

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dicho el Mayo 9, 2022 en a campaign ad

“Zack Nunn saved over 2,000 Americans abandoned in Afghanistan by leading private rescue missions.”

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dicho el Mayo 10, 2022 en an attack ad

“J.D. Vance profits off Russia propaganda.”

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dicho el Mayo 13, 2022 en a radio interview

In 2020, when Raphael Warnock ran a campaign ad featuring himself with a beagle, “that wasn’t his dog.”

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Our American Century

dicho el Mayo 13, 2022 en an ad

Kathy Barnette "pretends she's America First, but repeatedly attacked President Trump."

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¿Quién es Tim Walz? Te contamos sobre el compañero de fórmula de Kamala Harris

¿Quién es Tim Walz? Te contamos sobre el compañero de fórmula de Kamala Harris

Por Maria Briceño • Agosto 6, 2024

Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

Por Louis Jacobson • Agosto 6, 2024

READ: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris. Read his letter here.

READ: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris. Read his letter here.

Por PolitiFact Staff • Julio 21, 2024

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

Por Louis Jacobson • Mayo 7, 2024

What PolitiFact learned in 1,000 fact-checks of Donald Trump

What PolitiFact learned in 1,000 fact-checks of Donald Trump

Por Grace Abels • Febrero 1, 2024

These are PolitiFact's top 10 most-read fact-checks of Donald Trump

These are PolitiFact's top 10 most-read fact-checks of Donald Trump

Por Louis Jacobson • Febrero 1, 2024

In final report, House Ethics Committee targets George Santos’ falsehoods

In final report, House Ethics Committee targets George Santos’ falsehoods

Por Louis Jacobson • Noviembre 16, 2023

Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

Por Louis Jacobson • Octubre 26, 2023

Who are the candidates at the GOP debate in Milwaukee, and what are their backgrounds?

Who are the candidates at the GOP debate in Milwaukee, and what are their backgrounds?

Por Louis Jacobson • Agosto 22, 2023

Did Donald Trump ever apologize to the ‘Central Park Five’?

Did Donald Trump ever apologize to the ‘Central Park Five’?

Por Conor Amendola • Julio 25, 2023

What Biden video keeps, ignores about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech seemingly praising him

What Biden video keeps, ignores about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech seemingly praising him

Por Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa • Julio 20, 2023

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

Por Louis Jacobson • Mayo 10, 2023

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

Por Louis Jacobson • Marzo 1, 2023

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

Por Louis Jacobson • Enero 4, 2023

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

Por Louis Jacobson • Noviembre 4, 2022

A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman

A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman

Por Louis Jacobson • Octubre 26, 2022

Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations

Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations

Por Tom Kertscher • Septiembre 8, 2022

Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

Por Tom Kertscher • Julio 28, 2022

Fact-checking attacks on GOP Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake in TV ad narrated by drag queen

Fact-checking attacks on GOP Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake in TV ad narrated by drag queen

Por Tom Kertscher • Julio 19, 2022

Fact-checking a super PAC attack on Dr. Oz over defunding police, Obamacare, COVID-19, immigration

Fact-checking a super PAC attack on Dr. Oz over defunding police, Obamacare, COVID-19, immigration

Por Tom Kertscher • Abril 28, 2022

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