RUMORS AND TRUTHS THAT HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING ON THE INTERNET...THE DOWN AND DIRTY TRUTH OR FICTION...FACT CHECK...
FACT CHECK: Q: Does Obama plan to deny emergency brain surgery for patients over 70?
A: No. A man claiming on a radio talk show to be a brain surgeon lied about that, and about a meeting of two associations of neurological surgeons, those associations say.
A: No. A man claiming on a radio talk show to be a brain surgeon lied about that, and about a meeting of two associations of neurological surgeons, those associations say.
POLITICAL...
Romney Hits Turbulence With Boeing Case
He wrongly claims that South Carolina’s right-to-work law was the focus of a now-dismissed complaint.
He wrongly claims that South Carolina’s right-to-work law was the focus of a now-dismissed complaint.
Mangled Facts in Manchester Romney, Paul and Santorum
The GOP candidates fumble some claims just hours before they'll face off again.
The GOP candidates fumble some claims just hours before they'll face off again.
Paul, Santorum Stretch Truth on Iran
GOP candidates make misleading statements in final days before Iowa caucus.
GOP candidates make misleading statements in final days before Iowa caucus.
Gingrich’s ‘Baloney’-filled Attacks on Romney
A new ad and Web video make misleading claims about the GOP front-runner.
A new ad and Web video make misleading claims about the GOP front-runner.
PACS AND WHO THEY ARE SUPPORTING...
Red White and Blue Fund
A pro-Rick Santorum 'super PAC' started by a political adviser to former Iowa Rep. Jim Nussle.
Santa Rita Super PAC
A 'super PAC' backing Rep. Ron Paul for president. It was created by a Paul donor and fundraiser.
Winning Our Future
Winning Our Future is a 'super PAC' supporting the candidacy of Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
A pro-Rick Santorum 'super PAC' started by a political adviser to former Iowa Rep. Jim Nussle.
Santa Rita Super PAC
A 'super PAC' backing Rep. Ron Paul for president. It was created by a Paul donor and fundraiser.
Winning Our Future
Winning Our Future is a 'super PAC' supporting the candidacy of Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
PLAYERS IN ELECTION PROCESS...
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Labor union representing 2.1 million health care, government and property management workers. Leans Democratic.
Labor union representing 2.1 million health care, government and property management workers. Leans Democratic.
OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATS...
Promises, Promises
President Obama's campaign exaggerates the extent to which he's kept campaign promises from 2008.
President Obama's campaign exaggerates the extent to which he's kept campaign promises from 2008.
