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Says she condemned violence at a campaign stop in Arizona in March.
elections
sarah-palin
null
Alaska
republican
9
19
9
6
6
a video statement on Facebook
false
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: sarah-palinSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
11788.json
mostly-true
According to the most recent report, Wisconsins high school graduation rates are also up again -- to third best in the country.
children,education,states
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a speech
true
Subjects: children,education,statesSpeaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
9440.json
mostly-true
In Iran in 1979, the extremists hijacked the broad-based popular revolution against the Shah and established a brutal theocracy.
foreign-policy,history
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
her book, "Hard Choices"
true
Subjects: foreign-policy,historySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
7924.json
barely-true
On immigration reform, Marco Rubio all along has been saying, We have to have border security first and then he gets on Spanish TV, he ends up saying, No, no. That will never get in the way.
candidates-biography,immigration
dana-rohrabacher
null
California
republican
1
0
0
0
0
an interview on WND Radio
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,immigrationSpeaker: dana-rohrabacherSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
4828.json
false
Dem-controlled Ohio House voted to change the process, to create objective criteria, to modify the Constitution ... to take politics out of the efforts to draw legislative boundaries.
redistricting
armond-budish
Minority leader in the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio
democrat
0
1
2
3
0
a news conference
true
Subjects: redistrictingSpeaker: armond-budishSpeaker Job Title: Minority leader in the Ohio House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: democrat
10227.json
half-true
Over the last few years, weve put more people back to work than all the other advanced economies combined.
economy,jobs,labor,workers
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a press conference after the G20 summit
true
Subjects: economy,jobs,labor,workersSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
585.json
barely-true
Obama "voted against critical resources: no to individual body armor, no to helicopters, no to ammunition, no to aircraft."
military
republican-national-committee-republican
null
null
republican
6
6
11
5
2
a radio ad
true
Subjects: militarySpeaker: republican-national-committee-republicanSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
4086.json
false
Says U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is responsible for over $14 trillion in debt.
deficit,federal-budget
jim-demint
President, Heritage Foundation
South Carolina
republican
4
4
0
0
1
a news release
false
Subjects: deficit,federal-budgetSpeaker: jim-demintSpeaker Job Title: President, Heritage FoundationParty affiliation: republican
2434.json
pants-fire
Under Tom Barretts leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years.
crime,job-accomplishments
tom-barrett
Mayor of Milwaukee
Wisconsin
democrat
2
5
8
5
3
a statement on campaign web site
true
Subjects: crime,job-accomplishmentsSpeaker: tom-barrettSpeaker Job Title: Mayor of MilwaukeeParty affiliation: democrat
1868.json
pants-fire
Barack Obama appeared in the video for 'Whoomp! (There it is!)'
candidates-biography,job-accomplishments
blog-posting
null
null
none
7
19
3
5
44
a rumor widely discussed on the Internet.
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,job-accomplishmentsSpeaker: blog-postingSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
10727.json
mostly-true
Florida has the most concealed weapon permits in the nation, nearly double that of the second state, which is Texas.
corrections-and-updates,guns
jeb-bush
null
Florida
republican
17
5
17
24
2
a speech to the NRA
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,gunsSpeaker: jeb-bushSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
2046.json
mostly-true
Under President George W. Bush, the U.S. had 52 months of ... uninterrupted job creation and revenues were at an all-time high in 2007.
economy,history,taxes
ed-gillespie
Republican strategist
Washington, D.C.
republican
2
3
2
2
1
an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press
false
Subjects: economy,history,taxesSpeaker: ed-gillespieSpeaker Job Title: Republican strategistParty affiliation: republican
5522.json
half-true
Says Gov. Scott Walker didnt balance the budget so we now have a larger state deficit 14 months into (his) term than we did when he was elected.
state-budget
kathleen-falk
null
null
democrat
1
3
3
1
0
an appearance at Marquette University
true
Subjects: state-budgetSpeaker: kathleen-falkSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
13275.json
false
Says that compared to direct sales by manufacturers, consumers save avg of $500 per car sold through franchised dealer model.
transportation
texas-automobile-dealers-association
Advocacy group
Texas
none
0
1
0
0
0
a tweet
false
Subjects: transportationSpeaker: texas-automobile-dealers-associationSpeaker Job Title: Advocacy groupParty affiliation: none
6892.json
mostly-true
Says that Josh Mandel voted to let insurance companies deny coverage for autism
education,health-care,message-machine-2012
national-education-association
null
null
none
0
0
0
1
0
a television ad
true
Subjects: education,health-care,message-machine-2012Speaker: national-education-associationSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
13424.json
false
Prior to Obamacare here in Wisconsin, 95 percent of Wisconsinites were covered by insurance. After Obamacare, 95 percent of Wisconsinites were covered by insurance. It hasnt had an impact.
health-care
ron-johnson
null
Wisconsin
republican
14
6
10
10
1
a U.S. Senate debate
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: ron-johnsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
11707.json
half-true
Secretary Clinton changes her position on (gun issues) every election year, it seems, having one position in 2000 and then campaigning against President Obama and saying we dont need federal standards.
candidates-biography,guns
martin-omalley
Maryland governor
Maryland
democrat
3
1
10
4
0
the Dec. 19 Democratic presidential debate
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,gunsSpeaker: martin-omalleySpeaker Job Title: Maryland governorParty affiliation: democrat
12521.json
barely-true
The rifle used by Omar Mateen shoots off 700 rounds in a minute.
guns
alan-grayson
U.S. House of Representatives
Florida
democrat
6
5
4
11
1
an interview with CNN's Erin Burnett after the Orlando shooting
true
Subjects: gunsSpeaker: alan-graysonSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: democrat
3425.json
false
Building and running the Atlanta Streetcar is projected to create 1,399 jobs.
transportation
john-lewis
Congressman
Georgia
democrat
0
1
2
1
0
a newsletter to constituents
true
Subjects: transportationSpeaker: john-lewisSpeaker Job Title: CongressmanParty affiliation: democrat
9121.json
false
Wisconsin is one of the bluest states, but under Scott Walker its unemployment rate is around 3.5%.
bipartisanship,elections,job-accomplishments,jobs,labor,states
rush-limbaugh
Radio host
null
none
9
11
5
2
10
a radio commentary
false
Subjects: bipartisanship,elections,job-accomplishments,jobs,labor,statesSpeaker: rush-limbaughSpeaker Job Title: Radio hostParty affiliation: none
9280.json
pants-fire
Residential property taxes [in Providence] are up nearly 27 percent under Mayor Taveras.
city-budget,job-accomplishments,campaign-advertising,taxes
gina-raimondo
venture capital company founder
Rhode Island
democrat
2
1
2
5
1
a news release
true
Subjects: city-budget,job-accomplishments,campaign-advertising,taxesSpeaker: gina-raimondoSpeaker Job Title: venture capital company founderParty affiliation: democrat
10439.json
mostly-true
Assault weapons and handguns are allowed in the state Capitol while bullhorns, trumpets, helium balloons and flags on poles are banned.
guns
virginia-house-democratic-caucus
null
null
democrat
0
0
0
1
0
null
true
Subjects: gunsSpeaker: virginia-house-democratic-caucusSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
2977.json
false
Teachers are working their third consecutive year -- some longer than that -- without salary increases.
education
kitty-boitnott
President, Virginia Education Association
Virgina
none
0
1
0
1
0
a news conference.
false
Subjects: educationSpeaker: kitty-boitnottSpeaker Job Title: President, Virginia Education AssociationParty affiliation: none
8335.json
true
The highest paid employee of the State of Rhode Island is a basketball coach.
education,sports,state-budget
deadspin
null
null
none
0
0
0
0
0
a website
false
Subjects: education,sports,state-budgetSpeaker: deadspinSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
294.json
false
I don't have lobbyists running my campaign.
ethics
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
a news conference in a Staples store in Columbia, S.C.
true
Subjects: ethicsSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
7786.json
half-true
Expanding Medicaid would require borrowing more money, drastically expanding our deficit.
debt,deficit,federal-budget,health-care,medicaid
will-weatherford
State Representative
Florida
republican
2
3
4
3
0
an op-ed
true
Subjects: debt,deficit,federal-budget,health-care,medicaidSpeaker: will-weatherfordSpeaker Job Title: State RepresentativeParty affiliation: republican
10986.json
mostly-true
After (Jeb) Bushs two terms in office, Floridas graduation rate was dead last and remains near the bottom.
education
dan-gelber
null
Florida
democrat
2
2
1
3
0
a Miami Herald op-ed
true
Subjects: educationSpeaker: dan-gelberSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
8033.json
barely-true
Farming is one of the fastest growing areas of our economy.
agriculture,economy
lincoln-chafee
null
Rhode Island
democrat
3
5
3
4
0
a newspaper story
true
Subjects: agriculture,economySpeaker: lincoln-chafeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
10612.json
false
Weve seen the increase of alcohol use for underage kids even though alcohol has been illegal ... for kids under 21.
Alcohol,drugs,marijuana
nancy-devaney
chairwoman, Ocean State Prevention Alliance
Rhode Island
newsmaker
0
1
0
1
0
a TV interview
false
Subjects: Alcohol,drugs,marijuanaSpeaker: nancy-devaneySpeaker Job Title: chairwoman, Ocean State Prevention AllianceParty affiliation: newsmaker
4512.json
false
If we had been on Obamacare and a bureaucrat was trying to tell me when I could get that CAT scan, that would have delayed my treatment.
health-care
herman-cain
null
Georgia
republican
4
11
5
3
3
the Fox News Google debate in Orlando
false
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: herman-cainSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
5143.json
mostly-true
The proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline is a bipartisan proposal.
bipartisanship,climate-change,environment
rob-cornilles
consultant
Oregon
republican
1
1
3
1
1
a debate
true
Subjects: bipartisanship,climate-change,environmentSpeaker: rob-cornillesSpeaker Job Title: consultantParty affiliation: republican
5914.json
true
On support for gay marriage.
gays-and-lesbians
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
statements to the media.
true
Subjects: gays-and-lesbiansSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
6989.json
mostly-true
Says Mitt Romney just gave a speech a few weeks ago and said we should still have troops in Iraq.
debates,iraq,military
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
the third presidential debate
true
Subjects: debates,iraq,militarySpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
6331.json
mostly-true
Says David Dewhurst explicitly advocated a guest worker program for all illegal immigrants.
immigration,workers
ted-cruz
Senator
Texas
republican
36
33
15
19
8
a Republican U.S. Senate debate in Houston
false
Subjects: immigration,workersSpeaker: ted-cruzSpeaker Job Title: SenatorParty affiliation: republican
3580.json
barely-true
A Republican proposal changes Medicare for those under age 55 so that they will participate in the same kind of health plan that members of Congress do.
corrections-and-updates,federal-budget,health-care,medicare,abc-news-week
mike-pence
Governor
Indiana
republican
8
10
12
5
0
an interview on "This Week with Christiane Amanpour"
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,federal-budget,health-care,medicare,abc-news-weekSpeaker: mike-penceSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
6019.json
barely-true
Says the Affordable Care Act was a federal takeover of the student loan industry and profits on the loans go to help pay for the health care law.
corrections-and-updates,education,federal-budget,health-care
kelly-ayotte
U.S. Senator
New Hampshire
republican
2
1
1
4
0
an email to the news media
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,education,federal-budget,health-careSpeaker: kelly-ayotteSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: republican
1469.json
false
Barack Obama had 150 days in the U.S. Senate where he was able to vote quite often 'present.'
candidates-biography
sarah-palin
null
Alaska
republican
9
19
9
6
6
an interview with FoxNews.com
false
Subjects: candidates-biographySpeaker: sarah-palinSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
9922.json
mostly-true
Much more than 50 percentof parents out there are spankers.
families
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
an interview on ESPN's "Mike and Mike"
false
Subjects: familiesSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
2421.json
half-true
Wisconsin is one of the highest taxed states in the nation.
taxes
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a statement on campaign web site
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
2388.json
false
Says opponent Bill Flores helped run a company that laid off over 3,000 workers and paid off executives with millions.
candidates-biography,economy,message-machine
chet-edwards
U.S. House member
Texas
democrat
0
2
0
0
0
a TV ad.
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,economy,message-machineSpeaker: chet-edwardsSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House memberParty affiliation: democrat
3350.json
pants-fire
Says Michelle Obama has 43 people on her staff; Nancy Reagan had just 3.
deficit,federal-budget,pundits
glenn-beck
null
null
none
5
7
7
2
6
his radio program
false
Subjects: deficit,federal-budget,punditsSpeaker: glenn-beckSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
4445.json
barely-true
Says Rick Perry doubled spending in a decade.
state-budget,state-finances
keep-conservatives-united
Super-PAC
North Carolina
republican
1
0
0
0
1
a video advertisement.
false
Subjects: state-budget,state-financesSpeaker: keep-conservatives-unitedSpeaker Job Title: Super-PACParty affiliation: republican
11084.json
half-true
Texas still owns all of its public lands. If the federal govt wants to create a park, they must ask permission!
history,recreation,states
glenn-hegar
Farmer
Texas
republican
0
1
1
1
0
a tweet
true
Subjects: history,recreation,statesSpeaker: glenn-hegarSpeaker Job Title: FarmerParty affiliation: republican
9527.json
false
The 9-0 decision last week was the 13th time the Supreme Court voted 9-0 that the president had exceeded his constitutional authority.
supreme-court
bob-goodlatte
U.S. Congressman
Virginia
republican
0
1
4
3
0
comments on "Fox News Sunday"
true
Subjects: supreme-courtSpeaker: bob-goodlatteSpeaker Job Title: U.S. CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
6872.json
false
Says Tammy Baldwin supports a law in which government will take over your decisions on medicine, on doctors and on hospitals.
health-care,medicare,privacy,public-health
tommy-thompson
null
Wisconsin
republican
6
8
2
5
3
an interview
false
Subjects: health-care,medicare,privacy,public-healthSpeaker: tommy-thompsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
10116.json
barely-true
The projected $1.8 billion state budget shortfall for 2015-17 actually comes from an assumption based on zero growth. That just doesnt happen.
state-budget,state-finances
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a debate
true
Subjects: state-budget,state-financesSpeaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
6733.json
false
Says if we do nothing and continue to let Obamacare siphon off that $700 billion dollars off the top of it, Medicare goes away in less than 10 years -- certain accounts of it -- and it just falls apart at the seams.
health-care,medicare
jon-runyan
Congressman
New Jersey
republican
1
3
0
0
0
an interview with Townsquare Media New Jersey
false
Subjects: health-care,medicareSpeaker: jon-runyanSpeaker Job Title: CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
12679.json
false
Says Sen. John McCain spent the July 4 weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan, selling F-16s and advanced weapons to the folks who harbored Osama bin Laden.
terrorism
kelli-ward
null
null
republican
0
1
0
0
0
a campaign advertisement
false
Subjects: terrorismSpeaker: kelli-wardSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
12830.json
false
Says Donald Trump doesnt make a thing in America.
job-accomplishments
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a speech at Temple University
true
Subjects: job-accomplishmentsSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
7703.json
barely-true
Why is President Obama unnecessarily delaying your flight? FAA could cut other spending.
federal-budget
eric-cantor
House Majority Leader
Virginia
republican
9
6
4
4
4
a tweet
false
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: eric-cantorSpeaker Job Title: House Majority LeaderParty affiliation: republican
8653.json
half-true
John Cornyn has voted to increase the debt, raise taxes, bail out Wall Street banks and fund Obamacare.
corrections-and-updates,debt,financial-regulation,health-care,taxes
senate-conservatives-fund
Political action committee
Virginia
republican
0
0
1
0
0
as quoted by Politico
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,debt,financial-regulation,health-care,taxesSpeaker: senate-conservatives-fundSpeaker Job Title: Political action committeeParty affiliation: republican
2447.json
barely-true
Washington politicians run Social Security like a Ponzi scheme.
message-machine,social-security
ron-johnson
null
Wisconsin
republican
14
6
10
10
1
campaign TV and radio ads
true
Subjects: message-machine,social-securitySpeaker: ron-johnsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
12255.json
true
Says Republican presidential candidate and Gov. John Kasich has spent 177 days out of state and used $350,000 in taxpayer money on his costly campaign.
campaign-finance,state-finances,taxes
ohio-democratic-party
null
Ohio
democrat
4
1
2
2
2
a Facebook post
true
Subjects: campaign-finance,state-finances,taxesSpeaker: ohio-democratic-partySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
5019.json
pants-fire
Ever wonder why no one ever came forward from Obamas past, saying they knew him, attended school with him, was his friend, etc.? Not one person has ever come forward from his past.
candidates-biography
chain-email
null
null
none
11
43
8
5
105
a chain e-mail
false
Subjects: candidates-biographySpeaker: chain-emailSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
12778.json
mostly-true
California has the sixth largest economy on planet Earth.
economy,housing
kevin-de-leon
California Senate leader
California
democrat
0
0
0
3
0
a speech at the Democratic National Convention.
true
Subjects: economy,housingSpeaker: kevin-de-leonSpeaker Job Title: California Senate leaderParty affiliation: democrat
786.json
false
Barack Obama's plan calls for "mandates and fines for small businesses."
health-care
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
a debate in Nashville, Tenn.
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
5080.json
false
Says area near proposed northern Wisconsin iron ore mine is 15 hours away from where public hearing on mining was held.
environment,government-regulation
kelda-helen-roys
null
null
democrat
0
1
1
0
0
a news release
false
Subjects: environment,government-regulationSpeaker: kelda-helen-roysSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
4300.json
false
Our credit rating went up since Ive been in office.
corrections-and-updates,financial-regulation,state-finances
rick-scott
Governor
Florida
republican
28
23
38
34
7
an interview with Panama City radio station WFLA 94.5
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,financial-regulation,state-financesSpeaker: rick-scottSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
11189.json
true
African-American children are 500 percent more likely to die from asthma than white kids.
children,diversity,health-care,public-health
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a speech to the National Urban League in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
true
Subjects: children,diversity,health-care,public-healthSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
10725.json
false
U.S. police killed more people in just one month than the U.K.s did in over a century.
guns
addicting-information
null
null
democrat
0
1
0
0
0
an infographic on the Addicting Info website
false
Subjects: gunsSpeaker: addicting-informationSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
6012.json
true
The legislature was never given the opportunity to debate or vote on loaning $75 million to 38 Studios.
baseball,corporations,economy,state-finances,voting-record
dennis-algiere
Banker
Rhode Island
republican
0
0
0
0
0
a letter to the editor
false
Subjects: baseball,corporations,economy,state-finances,voting-recordSpeaker: dennis-algiereSpeaker Job Title: BankerParty affiliation: republican
380.json
mostly-true
When we've got CEOs making more in 10 minutes than ordinary workers are making in a year ... then something is wrong.
economy
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a campaign rally in Houston, Texas
true
Subjects: economySpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
9479.json
false
Says 11 soccer players on the U.S. Mens National Team are immigrants.
immigration,sports
nancy-pelosi
House Minority Leader
California
democrat
3
7
11
2
3
a tweet
true
Subjects: immigration,sportsSpeaker: nancy-pelosiSpeaker Job Title: House Minority LeaderParty affiliation: democrat
8058.json
pants-fire
The president by executive order could grant voting rights to illegal immigrants who are newly legalized under pending legislation.
elections,immigration,legal-issues
michele-bachmann
Congresswoman
Minnesota
republican
8
22
6
4
16
an interview with World Net Daily
false
Subjects: elections,immigration,legal-issuesSpeaker: michele-bachmannSpeaker Job Title: CongresswomanParty affiliation: republican
6031.json
mostly-true
Rob Portman won the fewest votes of all Ohio U. S. Senate victors since 2000.
elections,campaign-advertising
ohio-democratic-party
null
Ohio
democrat
4
1
2
2
2
a news release
true
Subjects: elections,campaign-advertisingSpeaker: ohio-democratic-partySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
10177.json
half-true
Says U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Nunn was handpicked by President Barack Obama
bipartisanship,elections
david-perdue
U.S. Senate candidate
Georgia
republican
5
1
4
5
1
a U.S. Senate debate
true
Subjects: bipartisanship,electionsSpeaker: david-perdueSpeaker Job Title: U.S. Senate candidateParty affiliation: republican
3889.json
false
China owns about 29 percent of (the U.S.) debt.
china
allen-west
U.S. representative, Florida District 22
Florida
republican
6
9
3
1
4
an interview
false
Subjects: chinaSpeaker: allen-westSpeaker Job Title: U.S. representative, Florida District 22Party affiliation: republican
13053.json
barely-true
Chris Sununu supported Obamas Common Core agenda, taking away local control of our schools.
education,voting-record
ted-gatsas
Mayor of Manchester
New Hampshire
republican
1
0
0
0
0
an ad
false
Subjects: education,voting-recordSpeaker: ted-gatsasSpeaker Job Title: Mayor of ManchesterParty affiliation: republican
5433.json
barely-true
(President Barack Obama) said unemployment was never gonna go over 8 percent if we passed the stimulus plan.
stimulus
chris-christie
Governor of New Jersey
New Jersey
republican
10
17
27
19
8
an interview on CBS News’ "Face the Nation"
true
Subjects: stimulusSpeaker: chris-christieSpeaker Job Title: Governor of New JerseyParty affiliation: republican
9713.json
half-true
Gwinnett County government has made significant cutbacks in staffing.
county-budget,taxes
charlotte-nash
null
Georgia
republican
1
0
1
2
0
at a commission meeting
true
Subjects: county-budget,taxesSpeaker: charlotte-nashSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
6165.json
half-true
Says the Constitution specifically states the Congress shall write legislation for immigration policy, so Barack Obama lacks the authority to defer the deportation of young illegal immigrants.
immigration,legal-issues
john-carter
U.S. House of Representatives
Texas
republican
0
3
1
2
2
a radio interview.
false
Subjects: immigration,legal-issuesSpeaker: john-carterSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: republican
5876.json
half-true
Crime rises in communities with casinos.
crime,gambling
georgia-family-council
null
null
none
0
0
1
0
0
a presentation
true
Subjects: crime,gamblingSpeaker: georgia-family-councilSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
3151.json
true
Americans spend 6.1 billion hours a year complying with tax law. It costs us $163 billion to comply with our tax laws annually.
taxes
ron-wyden
U.S. Senator
Oregon
democrat
0
1
0
3
0
a prepared statement
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: ron-wydenSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: democrat
3586.json
half-true
A space shuttle the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton would be within a days drive of 60 percent of the U.S. population.
space,tourism
michael-turner
Representative from Ohio's 3rd Congressional District
Ohio
republican
1
0
2
0
0
a letter from the Ohio congressional delegation to NASA
true
Subjects: space,tourismSpeaker: michael-turnerSpeaker Job Title: Representative from Ohio's 3rd Congressional DistrictParty affiliation: republican
9009.json
half-true
It isnt me cutting the budget. Its the Congressdecision on sequestration. So it isnt secretary of defense or the president doing this.
debt,federal-budget,military
chuck-hagel
Defense Secretary
Nebraska
republican
0
0
1
0
0
an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation"
true
Subjects: debt,federal-budget,militarySpeaker: chuck-hagelSpeaker Job Title: Defense SecretaryParty affiliation: republican
12086.json
mostly-true
Arizona schools rank 45th in the nation, dead last in funding per student.
education
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a political advertisement that aired in Arizona.
true
Subjects: educationSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
2246.json
mostly-true
Rhode Island is at the top of the country for alcohol-related fatalities.
crime
steve-archambault
Lawyer
Rhode Island
democrat
0
0
0
1
1
a candidate debate
false
Subjects: crimeSpeaker: steve-archambaultSpeaker Job Title: LawyerParty affiliation: democrat
1321.json
pants-fire
Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man accused of the Fort Hood shootings, "was an ADVISOR to the Obama Administration."
military,terrorism
chain-email
null
null
none
11
43
8
5
105
an e-mail circulated to many people.
false
Subjects: military,terrorismSpeaker: chain-emailSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
7352.json
false
Florida has the second-lowest (campaign) contribution limit in the entire country.
campaign-finance
will-weatherford
State Representative
Florida
republican
2
3
4
3
0
a news conference
true
Subjects: campaign-financeSpeaker: will-weatherfordSpeaker Job Title: State RepresentativeParty affiliation: republican
2714.json
true
As CEO of WWE, Linda McMahon was caught tipping off a ringside physician about a federal investigation into illegally distributing steroids to wrestlers.
candidates-biography,message-machine
democratic-senatorial-campaign-committee
null
null
democrat
1
2
3
1
0
a TV ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,message-machineSpeaker: democratic-senatorial-campaign-committeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
4844.json
barely-true
We have, right now, Hezbollah, which is working throughout Latin America, in Venezuela, in Mexico, throughout Latin America, which poses a very significant and imminent threat to the United States of America.
foreign-policy,terrorism
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
a Republican debate in Washington
true
Subjects: foreign-policy,terrorismSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
5079.json
mostly-true
Says taking millionaires off food stamps and unemployment would save $20 million.
deficit,federal-budget,jobs,taxes
kay-bailey-hutchison
U.S. Senator
Texas
republican
2
4
4
3
0
an interview on CNN’s ‘Out Front’
true
Subjects: deficit,federal-budget,jobs,taxesSpeaker: kay-bailey-hutchisonSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: republican
347.json
mostly-true
The last six polls, including this week's Time magazine, show that I beat John McCain by six or seven points.
elections
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a campaign rally in Alexandria, Va.
true
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
9318.json
false
David Beckhams proposed soccer stadium at Miamis Port threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries.
county-government,jobs,recreation,sports
miami-seaport-alliance
null
Florida
none
0
1
0
1
0
a "Miami Herald" newspaper ad
false
Subjects: county-government,jobs,recreation,sportsSpeaker: miami-seaport-allianceSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
11608.json
barely-true
If we pass immigration reform, it will make wages go up on average $250 for the average household.
immigration
martin-omalley
Maryland governor
Maryland
democrat
3
1
10
4
0
an interview with the Texas Tribune's Evan Smith
true
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: martin-omalleySpeaker Job Title: Maryland governorParty affiliation: democrat
4074.json
half-true
Says that when President Bill Clinton raised the top tax rates to levels now proposed by Obama, the country experienced significant job growth.
deficit,jobs,taxes
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a Twitter Town Hall
true
Subjects: deficit,jobs,taxesSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
9857.json
false
Scott Walker gave Wisconsin job creation money to his cronies: corporate friends who contributed to his campaigns and got $570 million in job-development incentives
campaign-finance,economy,elections
greater-wisconsin-political-fund
null
Wisconsin
none
3
3
3
1
1
a campaign TV ad
false
Subjects: campaign-finance,economy,electionsSpeaker: greater-wisconsin-political-fundSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
9410.json
false
Due to actions by President Barack Obama, the Burger King national headquarters announced this month that they will be pulling their franchises from our military bases.
corporations,government-regulation,jobs,military
chain-email
null
null
none
11
43
8
5
105
emails circulating on the Internet
false
Subjects: corporations,government-regulation,jobs,militarySpeaker: chain-emailSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
6022.json
pants-fire
Scott Walker has a plan to privatize state lands and wants to sell our deer to the highest bidder.
recreation
tom-barrett
Mayor of Milwaukee
Wisconsin
democrat
2
5
8
5
3
a web ad
true
Subjects: recreationSpeaker: tom-barrettSpeaker Job Title: Mayor of MilwaukeeParty affiliation: democrat
9851.json
half-true
The United States had allies lined up for air strikes in Syria and then Obama pulled the rug out.
terrorism
peter-king
U.S. House of Representatives
New York
republican
0
1
1
2
1
an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation"
true
Subjects: terrorismSpeaker: peter-kingSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: republican
4638.json
false
We saw the president of the United States engage American troops in a fourth conflict in a foreign land. This is historic.
history,military
michele-bachmann
Congresswoman
Minnesota
republican
8
22
6
4
16
a Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas
false
Subjects: history,militarySpeaker: michele-bachmannSpeaker Job Title: CongresswomanParty affiliation: republican
3943.json
true
Says hes signed a pledge not to raise taxes four times.
taxes
roger-williams
Businessman
Texas
republican
3
2
2
0
1
U.S. Senate forum.
false
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: roger-williamsSpeaker Job Title: BusinessmanParty affiliation: republican
8278.json
half-true
Unemployment in Texas has risen over two percentage points with Rick Perry as governor.
economy,jobs
john-currie
Businessman
New Jersey
democrat
0
0
1
0
0
a guest blog post
true
Subjects: economy,jobsSpeaker: john-currieSpeaker Job Title: BusinessmanParty affiliation: democrat
4395.json
pants-fire
(U.S. Reps.) Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy and Reid Ribble are shutting down town hall meetings, or making their constituents pay to attend them.
medicare
state-democratic-party-wisconsin
null
Wisconsin
democrat
5
7
2
2
7
an email to party supporters
false
Subjects: medicareSpeaker: state-democratic-party-wisconsinSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
2502.json
pants-fire
Rick Perry thinks injecting 11- and 12-year-old girls with a controversial drug (the HPV vaccine), without a parents consent, is a good idea.
children,message-machine
lone-star-first
null
Texas
none
0
0
0
0
1
a TV ad
false
Subjects: children,message-machineSpeaker: lone-star-firstSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
3275.json
false
A 2005 gay pride vote had nothing to do with discrimination.
gays-and-lesbians
tom-scott
Tampa City Council member
null
none
0
1
0
0
0
a mayoral debate
false
Subjects: gays-and-lesbiansSpeaker: tom-scottSpeaker Job Title: Tampa City Council memberParty affiliation: none
12243.json
barely-true
The Republicans still want to privatize (Social Security). In fact, their whole idea is to turn over the Social Security trust fund to Wall Street.
social-security
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
the Brooklyn presidential debate
true
Subjects: social-securitySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
3712.json
mostly-true
On the night of the Iowa caucuses, Obama promised the nation that he would do health care reform focused on cost containment, he opposed an individual mandate, and he said he was going to do it with Republicans.
health-care
tim-pawlenty
null
null
republican
2
3
3
6
1
a Republican presidential debate in South Carolina
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: tim-pawlentySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
7974.json
half-true
Says Florida rubber-stamped phony horse racing.
gambling,market-regulation
united-florida-horsemen
null
Florida
none
0
0
1
0
0
an ad campaign
true
Subjects: gambling,market-regulationSpeaker: united-florida-horsemenSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
6420.json
barely-true
One of the key things about Leonard Lance is that in 2008, when you look at [the] Project Vote Smart website, he was not for guns. Now he has gone too far to the right, saying that you can carry concealed weapons in national parks.
candidates-biography,guns
upendra-chivukula
State Assemblyman
New Jersey
democrat
1
0
0
1
0
an interview posted on BlueJersey.com
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,gunsSpeaker: upendra-chivukulaSpeaker Job Title: State AssemblymanParty affiliation: democrat