The latest Truth-O-Meter items written by John Frank

"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."
Democrat Barack Obama on Friday, June 13th, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio
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"I'm the product of a mixed marriage that would have been illegal in 12 states when I was born."
Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday, April 10th, 2008 in an interview with theadvocate.com
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McCain's "plan for the economy is to extend George Bush’s tax cuts for billionaires and give a $100-billion additional corporate tax cut."
Democrat Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 in Philadelphia.
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"He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy."
Republican John McCain on Monday, January 28th, 2008 in an automated call to voters
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"But it was Hillary Clinton, in an interview with Tom Brokaw, who quote 'paid tribute' to Ronald Reagan's economic and foreign policy."
Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 in a radio ad in South Carolina
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The latest Truth-O-Meter items researched by John Frank

"He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy."
Republican John McCain on Monday, January 28th, 2008 in an automated call to voters
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"But it was Hillary Clinton, in an interview with Tom Brokaw, who quote 'paid tribute' to Ronald Reagan's economic and foreign policy."
Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 in a radio ad in South Carolina
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"And he’s the only candidate who will fight for a national catastrophe fund to reduce insurance rates."
Republican Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 in a TV ad
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"(My dad) used to campaign against the gas-guzzling dinosaurs."
Republican Mitt Romney on Monday, January 14th, 2008 in a TV interview on CBS.
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"Sen. Obama's chair in New Hampshire is a lobbyist. He lobbies for the drug companies."
Democrat Hillary Clinton on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 in a debate in Manchester, N.H.
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Recent stories researched by John Frank

Rudy's Florida pitch: In a TV ad aimed at voters in Florida, Rudy Giuliani makes claims about cutting taxes, welfare reform and a national insurance fund. We find he's mostly right on two, but wrong on the other.

History is not their best subject: Presidential candidates often make historical references to emphasize points or justify positions. A lot of the time, though, they get their facts wrong — to the dismay of historians.