The Truth-O-Meter TM: A scorecard separating fact from fiction in Politics (PolitiFact Check) (364 hits)
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
The Truth-O-Meter report card on Michele Bachmann We've checked the Minnesota Republican 11 times and she's never scored higher than a False. >>more from
PolitiFact: Does your natural gas flow through wood pipes? Fact-checking Sen. Barbara Boxer's attack ad on Carly Fiorina's record at HP Checking in on tough campaign promises Fact-checking "Wizard of Oz" ad that casts Nancy Pelosi as Wicked Witch of the West
Michele Bachmann "Speaker Pelosi ... has been busy sticking the taxpayer with her $100,000 bar tab for alcohol on the military jets that she's flying." ( the truth is only a small fraction of that amount was for alcohol )
Inside the Meter Definitions of Truth-O-Meter rulings The definitions of our Truth-O-Meter rulings: TRUE – The statement is accurate and there"s nothing significant missing. MOSTLY TRUE – The statement is accurate but needs clarification or additional information. HALF TRUE – The statement is accurate but leaves out important details or takes things out of context.
BARELY TRUE – The statement contains some element of truth but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression. FALSE – The statement is not accurate. PANTS ON FIRE – The statement is not accurate and makes a ridiculous claim. >>more
We’re also tracking more than 500 of Barack Obama’s campaign promises and are rating their progress on our new Obameter. >> More
The Obameter “I want you to hold our government accountable. I want you to hold me accountable.” — Barack Obama “Okay, we will.” — PolitiFact
