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GOP Debate, Jan. 30, 2008.

Join the Fact Checker and diplomatic reporter Glenn Kessler for live truth squadding of tonight's GOP debate from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA.

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 06:08 PM ET | Comments (63)

The GOP debate in Florida

Bloopers from the GOP debate in Florida. The candidates avoided challenging each other's records directly, but still made a number of questionable statements.

Posted on January 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM ET | Comments (71)

GOP Debate Myrtle beach

The Fact Checker and diplomatic reporter Glenn Kessler truth squad the Republican presidential debate from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Posted on January 10, 2008 at 07:40 PM ET | Comments (10)

The Fibs of 2007

Nominations are now open for the "Top Ten Fibs of 2007" and the "2007 Geppetto Award."

Posted on December 24, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (22)

A 'Superhighway' to Nowhere

Ron Paul, Tom Tancredo, and Duncan Hunter have all denounced the "NAFTA superhighway" as an attack on national sovereignty. The Fact Checker finds that their fears are much exaggerated.

Posted on December 3, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (78)

Four Pinocchios for Ron Paul

Ron Paul says he wants to abolish the income tax AND balance the federal budget. He says he would cut unnecessary spending abroad, but his figures don't add up.

Posted on November 16, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (120)

Ron Paul Faces $1.1 Trillion Budget Shortfall

Ron Paul raised $4.2 million in one day. But does he have a plan for plugging the $1.1 trillion gap when he abolishes the income tax?

Posted on November 8, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (137)

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