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true
Governor Carcieri has not been campaigning with me.
candidates-biography,debates,campaign-advertising
allan-fung
mayor, city of Cranston, R.I.
Rhode Island
republican
2
2
0
2
1
a Providence Journal-WPRI-12 debate
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,debates,campaign-advertisingSpeaker: allan-fungSpeaker Job Title: mayor, city of Cranston, R.I.Party affiliation: republican
8395.json
false
Says U.S. Rep. Steve Daines, R-Mont., opposes a vote on his own legislation that he proposed just a few months ago.
federal-budget
democratic-senatorial-campaign-committee
null
null
democrat
1
2
3
1
0
a press release
true
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: democratic-senatorial-campaign-committeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
4200.json
half-true
Our government has spent $2.6 million to teach Chinese prostitutes how to drink responsibly.
federal-budget,government-efficiency
judson-phillips
null
null
none
0
0
1
0
0
a "Washington Post" opinion piece
true
Subjects: federal-budget,government-efficiencySpeaker: judson-phillipsSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
1694.json
true
Crist sent his "top policy staffer to the House Committee to testify in support of the proposal," then vetoed the bill.
education
adam-hasner
null
Florida
republican
2
1
4
4
0
a press release.
true
Subjects: educationSpeaker: adam-hasnerSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
1205.json
false
Recent census data shows that the average American family spends over $13,000 a year for health care coverage.
health-care
bruce-braley
U.S. House of Representatives
Iowa
democrat
0
2
0
1
0
a speech on the House floor
false
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: bruce-braleySpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: democrat
268.json
false
I supported the surge when you didn't.
iraq
mike-huckabee
author
Arkansas
republican
12
5
9
3
4
a debate in Manchester, N.H.
true
Subjects: iraqSpeaker: mike-huckabeeSpeaker Job Title: authorParty affiliation: republican
205.json
false
I spend a lot of time in Iowa, and believe it or not, in Ottumwa, Iowa, this is the heartland, the newspaper, the regular newspaper for Ottumwa, Iowa, is (a) bilingual newspaper.
immigration
tom-tancredo
U.S. representative
Colorado
republican
2
4
1
1
0
Fox News interview
false
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: tom-tancredoSpeaker Job Title: U.S. representativeParty affiliation: republican
5977.json
barely-true
Since Scott Walker took office as governor in January 2011, there has been an increase of 33,200 jobs in Wisconsin.
job-accomplishments,jobs,message-machine-2012
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a television ad
true
Subjects: job-accomplishments,jobs,message-machine-2012Speaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
12748.json
true
Forty-three million Americans are on food stamps.
welfare
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
the 2016 Republican National Convention
false
Subjects: welfareSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
7795.json
true
Buono voted 154 times to raise our taxes -- like the sales tax, the income tax, health care taxes, even small business taxes.
taxes
chris-christie
Governor of New Jersey
New Jersey
republican
10
17
27
19
8
a gubernatorial campaign television ad
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: chris-christieSpeaker Job Title: Governor of New JerseyParty affiliation: republican
5067.json
half-true
We havent had any legislation which took away one gun in the past 20 years from anybody in this country--not one.
guns
bill-pascrell
U.S. House of Representatives
New Jersey
democrat
0
3
4
4
0
a speech on the House floor
true
Subjects: gunsSpeaker: bill-pascrellSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: democrat
2220.json
pants-fire
Phoenix, Ariz., is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world.
immigration
courtney-combs
State representative
Ohio
republican
0
0
0
0
1
an appearance at the Cleveland City Club
false
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: courtney-combsSpeaker Job Title: State representativeParty affiliation: republican
12799.json
mostly-true
Says Donald Trump games the U.S. visa system so he can hire temporary foreign workers at low wages.
immigration
michael-bloomberg
null
New York
independent
0
2
2
3
0
a speech at the Democratic convention
true
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: michael-bloombergSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: independent
9477.json
barely-true
The Senate proposal to restore emergency unemployment benefits for five months was fully paid for.
congress,congressional-rules,debt,deficit,economy,federal-budget,income,jobs,labor,taxes,workers
jack-reed
U.S. Senator
Rhode Island
democrat
1
0
2
1
0
Senate floor speeches and during a news conference
true
Subjects: congress,congressional-rules,debt,deficit,economy,federal-budget,income,jobs,labor,taxes,workersSpeaker: jack-reedSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: democrat
9189.json
true
From 1972 until 2011, the number of EPA employees increased by 107 percent while the number of total federal personnel decreased by 15 percent.
environment,jobs
morgan-griffith
U.S. Congressman
Virginia
republican
3
2
1
0
0
congressional testimony.
false
Subjects: environment,jobsSpeaker: morgan-griffithSpeaker Job Title: U.S. CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
7010.json
mostly-true
We got back every dime used to rescue the banks.
financial-regulation
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a campaign speech in Manchester, N.H.
true
Subjects: financial-regulationSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
9797.json
barely-true
While Arkansas seniors depend on Social Security and Medicare, Sen. Mark Pryor supports an overhaul so they couldnt get Social Security until they turn 68 or 69.
medicare,message-machine-2014,retirement,social-security
crossroads-gps
Conservative advocacy group
null
republican
9
1
4
1
2
a campaign ad
true
Subjects: medicare,message-machine-2014,retirement,social-securitySpeaker: crossroads-gpsSpeaker Job Title: Conservative advocacy groupParty affiliation: republican
1256.json
true
A report by the health insurance industry "ignores some of the key policies that are part of the Senate Finance Committee bill."
health-care
nancy-ann-deparle
White House Office of Health Reform Director
null
democrat
0
0
0
0
0
an interview on "The NewsHour"
false
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: nancy-ann-deparleSpeaker Job Title: White House Office of Health Reform DirectorParty affiliation: democrat
6671.json
true
Wayne Powell has a stated position of having no objection to taking `In God We Trust off of U.S. currency.
religion
eric-cantor
House Majority Leader
Virginia
republican
9
6
4
4
4
an email.
false
Subjects: religionSpeaker: eric-cantorSpeaker Job Title: House Majority LeaderParty affiliation: republican
7805.json
half-true
There are about 120,000 solar energy jobs in the United States, but only 1,700 of them are in Georgia.
energy
tim-echols
Public Service Commissioner
Georgia
republican
0
0
1
1
0
a twitter post
true
Subjects: energySpeaker: tim-echolsSpeaker Job Title: Public Service CommissionerParty affiliation: republican
12576.json
pants-fire
We dont know anything about Hillary in terms of religion. Now, shes been in the public eye for years and years, and yet theres no theres nothing out there.
religion
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
a meeting with Christian leaders
false
Subjects: religionSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
2198.json
true
Police officers in this state have that right, to check the immigration status of people they arrest.
civil-rights,homeland-security,immigration
bill-mccollum
null
Florida
republican
2
1
2
0
1
televised candidates' debate
false
Subjects: civil-rights,homeland-security,immigrationSpeaker: bill-mccollumSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
5622.json
barely-true
Says only seven percent of 2009s stimulus bill went toward transportation projects, yet they created over one-third of the bills total jobs.
stimulus,transportation
peter-defazio
U.S. representative
Oregon
democrat
1
1
1
2
0
an online blog
true
Subjects: stimulus,transportationSpeaker: peter-defazioSpeaker Job Title: U.S. representativeParty affiliation: democrat
2748.json
false
Says Russ Feingold voted to give Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants
immigration,message-machine
ron-johnson
null
Wisconsin
republican
14
6
10
10
1
an automated phone message, as well as a radio ad, news releases and debates
true
Subjects: immigration,message-machineSpeaker: ron-johnsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
11634.json
true
Twenty-five percent of our kids in foster care are there because their parents are involved in drugs.
children,drugs,poverty
vicky-hartzler
U.S. Representative
Missouri
republican
1
0
1
0
0
an interview on ABC's "This Week"
true
Subjects: children,drugs,povertySpeaker: vicky-hartzlerSpeaker Job Title: U.S. RepresentativeParty affiliation: republican
2267.json
false
Over 81 percent of the babies that are born at LBJ Hospital right here in Houston are born of women who are not here legally.
children,families,health-care,immigration,terrorism
debbie-riddle
State representative
Texas
republican
0
1
0
0
0
a television interview
false
Subjects: children,families,health-care,immigration,terrorismSpeaker: debbie-riddleSpeaker Job Title: State representativeParty affiliation: republican
7017.json
pants-fire
Under President Obama: $4,000 tax hike on middle-class families.
message-machine-2012,taxes
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
a campaign ad
true
Subjects: message-machine-2012,taxesSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
5954.json
barely-true
Betty Sutton gutted Medicare by $500 billion with her vote for the presidents health care bill.
health-care,medicare,voting-record
jim-renacci
U.S. representative
Ohio
republican
5
3
4
1
1
a campaign website posting
true
Subjects: health-care,medicare,voting-recordSpeaker: jim-renacciSpeaker Job Title: U.S. representative Party affiliation: republican
11728.json
pants-fire
A Trump television ad shows Mexicans swarming over our southern border.
immigration
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
a television ad
false
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
919.json
mostly-true
In Chicago, school is never canceled because of winter weather.
education
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
in a meeting with business leaders
true
Subjects: educationSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
12071.json
mostly-true
California cut about $1.3 billion in child care (during the recession). Weve only reinvested about $300 million.
children,state-finances
anthony-rendon
Assembly Speaker
California
democrat
0
0
0
1
0
a news conference
true
Subjects: children,state-financesSpeaker: anthony-rendonSpeaker Job Title: Assembly SpeakerParty affiliation: democrat
6300.json
true
Donna Shalala left me with 12 million doses of smallpox vaccine and I created enough to vaccinate every man, woman and child against smallpox in America.
federal-budget,homeland-security,public-health,terrorism
tommy-thompson
null
Wisconsin
republican
6
8
2
5
3
a speech
false
Subjects: federal-budget,homeland-security,public-health,terrorismSpeaker: tommy-thompsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
9039.json
false
President Barack Obama shut down NASA space flights and turned the agency into a Muslim outreach department.
islam,space
rush-limbaugh
Radio host
null
none
9
11
5
2
10
a segment on 'The Rush Limbaugh Show'
false
Subjects: islam,spaceSpeaker: rush-limbaughSpeaker Job Title: Radio hostParty affiliation: none
5748.json
barely-true
This rule could prevent children under 18 from using such tools as a power screwdriver, a milking machine or something as simple as a wheelbarrow on the family farm . . .
agriculture,children,labor
lamar-alexander
null
null
republican
1
2
2
0
0
a press release.
false
Subjects: agriculture,children,laborSpeaker: lamar-alexanderSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
2959.json
true
Under the compromise tax agreement, 99.7% of American families will not pay 1 nickel in an estate tax.
taxes
bernie-s
U.S. Senator
Vermont
independent
18
12
22
41
0
a Twitter message
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: bernie-sSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: independent
11076.json
half-true
Its commercial vehicles, 18 wheelers and above that cause 90 plus percent of the damages on our highways and bridges.
infrastructure,transportation
gina-raimondo
venture capital company founder
Rhode Island
democrat
2
1
2
5
1
news conference
true
Subjects: infrastructure,transportationSpeaker: gina-raimondoSpeaker Job Title: venture capital company founderParty affiliation: democrat
5389.json
pants-fire
Says he was exonerated in every single case in 1990s ethics violations charges.
ethics
newt-gingrich
Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"
Georgia
republican
16
15
20
10
11
a radio interview
true
Subjects: ethicsSpeaker: newt-gingrichSpeaker Job Title: Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"Party affiliation: republican
4682.json
half-true
After every major conflict ... what happened was that we ultimately hollowed out the force, largely by doing deep, across-the-board cuts.
corrections-and-updates,federal-budget,history,military
leon-panetta
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
California
democrat
0
0
1
0
0
congressional testimony
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,federal-budget,history,militarySpeaker: leon-panettaSpeaker Job Title: Director of the Central Intelligence AgencyParty affiliation: democrat
9029.json
false
Millennials are more pro-life than baby boomers and older Americans.
abortion
ralph-reed
null
null
republican
0
2
1
0
0
a broadcast of NBC's "Meet the Press"
false
Subjects: abortionSpeaker: ralph-reedSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
2045.json
mostly-true
Republicans extended unemployment insurance under President Bush when he asked to extend unemployment insurance.
abc-news-week,workers
david-axelrod
null
null
democrat
2
1
6
7
0
an interview on "This Week."
true
Subjects: abc-news-week,workersSpeaker: david-axelrodSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
2782.json
mostly-true
The amount of the revenue required by the state (for the construction of high-speed rail) is around 10 percent.
stimulus,transportation
bill-nelson
null
Florida
democrat
3
1
8
10
0
an Orlando rail conference.
true
Subjects: stimulus,transportationSpeaker: bill-nelsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
3497.json
mostly-true
Ultimately, after an exhaustive investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that a Minneapolis bridge collapsed in 2007 because of an original design flaw dating back to the 1960s.
transportation
tim-pawlenty
null
null
republican
2
3
3
6
1
his book, "Courage to Stand: An American Story"
true
Subjects: transportationSpeaker: tim-pawlentySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
7031.json
true
The truth is David Cicilline voted for tougher laws against child abusers, domestic abusers and abusers of the elderly.
children,crime,message-machine-2012,voting-record
david-cicilline
mayor of Providence
Rhode Island
democrat
7
4
5
4
1
a TV ad
true
Subjects: children,crime,message-machine-2012,voting-recordSpeaker: david-cicillineSpeaker Job Title: mayor of ProvidenceParty affiliation: democrat
155.json
false
I had prostate cancer, five, six years ago. My chance of surviving prostate cancer, and thank God I was cured of it, in the United States, 82%. My chances of surviving prostate cancer in England, only 44% under socialized medicine.
health-care
rudy-giuliani
Attorney
New York
republican
9
11
10
7
3
null
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: rudy-giulianiSpeaker Job Title: AttorneyParty affiliation: republican
6507.json
barely-true
Your Congressman, Charlie Bass, took over $166,000 from Big Oil.
campaign-finance
friends-democracy
null
null
none
1
0
0
0
0
an advertisement aired in and around New Hampshire
false
Subjects: campaign-financeSpeaker: friends-democracySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
2829.json
mostly-true
Weve been able to create about 60,000 net new jobs in Virginia since February.
jobs
bob-mcdonnell
Governor
Virginia
republican
6
5
7
6
3
a TV interview
true
Subjects: jobsSpeaker: bob-mcdonnellSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
561.json
false
If you have an investment for your child's education or own a mutual fund or a stock in a retirement plan, (Obama) is going to raise your taxes.
taxes
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
Denver, Co.
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
7.json
true
Corporate profits are up, CEO pay is up, but average wages of Americans are flat.
economy
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
Washington, DC
true
Subjects: economySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
362.json
mostly-true
I have 35 years' experience making change.
candidates-biography
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a TV ad airing in Iowa and New Hampshire.
true
Subjects: candidates-biographySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
5812.json
false
Personal income is growing faster in Tennessee on average than any other state in the country.
economy,income
bill-haslam
Governor
Tennessee
republican
0
1
1
0
0
a speech to Carter County Republican Party
false
Subjects: economy,incomeSpeaker: bill-haslamSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
6057.json
true
Says Barack Obama has played nearly 100 rounds of golf as president.
recreation
rick-perry
Governor
Texas
republican
30
30
42
23
18
a speech to the Republican Party of Texas convention in Fort Worth.
true
Subjects: recreationSpeaker: rick-perrySpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
639.json
pants-fire
Obama wants to increase the size of government by 23 percent.
federal-budget
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
a radio ad called "Millions"
true
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
1582.json
pants-fire
Bill White ... supports the ObamaCare socialized medicine plan, as well as Cap and Trade legislation that would kill thousands of Texas jobs.
cap-and-trade,climate-change,health-care
cathie-adams
Chair, Republican Party of Texas
Texas
republican
1
1
1
0
1
a fund-raising letter
false
Subjects: cap-and-trade,climate-change,health-careSpeaker: cathie-adamsSpeaker Job Title: Chair, Republican Party of TexasParty affiliation: republican
3341.json
true
Says the Army is spending $7 million to sponsor a NASCAR team.
federal-budget,military
betty-mccollum
U.S. Representative
Minnesota
democrat
0
0
0
0
0
press release, Rep. Betty McCollum
false
Subjects: federal-budget,militarySpeaker: betty-mccollumSpeaker Job Title: U.S. RepresentativeParty affiliation: democrat
513.json
true
Obama voted to support President Bush between 40 and 50 percent of the time over the past two years.
bush-administration
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
a campaign e-mail
true
Subjects: bush-administrationSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
11194.json
half-true
F: The grade given to Florida for college affordability under Jeb Bushs leadership.
education,state-budget
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a Twitter exchange
true
Subjects: education,state-budgetSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
1023.json
false
The Democrats propose a government-controlled health care plan that will deprive roughly 120 million Americans of their current health care coverage.
health-care
mike-pence
Governor
Indiana
republican
8
10
12
5
0
an e-mail
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: mike-penceSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
8880.json
false
Says Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is responsible for the roughly $7,800 I pay in property taxes per year.
city-budget,city-government,county-budget,county-government,taxes
david-clarke-jr
Milwaukee County Sheriff
Wisconsin
democrat
3
5
2
1
0
an interview
false
Subjects: city-budget,city-government,county-budget,county-government,taxesSpeaker: david-clarke-jrSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County SheriffParty affiliation: democrat
1492.json
false
As Houstons mayor, I helped our area lead the nation in job growth.
economy,job-accomplishments
bill-white
Former mayor of Houston
Texas
democrat
2
3
5
7
3
a questionnaire
true
Subjects: economy,job-accomplishmentsSpeaker: bill-whiteSpeaker Job Title: Former mayor of HoustonParty affiliation: democrat
9228.json
half-true
Americans will spend more on taxes in 2014 than they will on food, clothing and housing combined.
taxes
tax-foundation
null
null
none
0
0
2
1
0
a Facebook post
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: tax-foundationSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
3658.json
pants-fire
President Obama was raised Muslim.
religion
gordon-robertson
Chief executive officer, Christian Broadcast Network
Virginia
republican
0
0
0
0
1
a TV interview.
false
Subjects: religionSpeaker: gordon-robertsonSpeaker Job Title: Chief executive officer, Christian Broadcast NetworkParty affiliation: republican
5304.json
half-true
Says Gov. Scott Walker made more than $70 million in cuts to job training programs through (Wisconsins) technical colleges.
education,jobs,state-budget
fred-clark
State Assembly member, 42nd District
Wisconsin
democrat
1
0
1
1
0
a Democratic Party radio address
true
Subjects: education,jobs,state-budgetSpeaker: fred-clarkSpeaker Job Title: State Assembly member, 42nd DistrictParty affiliation: democrat
11814.json
false
Neighbors of the San Bernardino shooters knew that they were talking about trying to take our country and attack it.
terrorism
chris-christie
Governor of New Jersey
New Jersey
republican
10
17
27
19
8
the Republican debate in Des Moines, Iowa
true
Subjects: terrorismSpeaker: chris-christieSpeaker Job Title: Governor of New JerseyParty affiliation: republican
2333.json
barely-true
Ron Johnson is willing to hand over the Great Lakes to the oil companies.
energy,environment,message-machine
russ-feingold
null
Wisconsin
democrat
2
4
7
5
1
a campaign ad
true
Subjects: energy,environment,message-machineSpeaker: russ-feingoldSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
11872.json
mostly-true
There really isnt any kind of foreign policy network that is supporting and advising Sen. Sanders.
foreign-policy
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
comments on Meet the Press
true
Subjects: foreign-policySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
7069.json
barely-true
Says Ovide Lamontagne wants to eliminate kindergarten.
education
new-hampshire-democratic-party
null
New Hampshire
democrat
4
0
3
3
0
a campaign mailer to New Hampshire residents
true
Subjects: educationSpeaker: new-hampshire-democratic-partySpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
9785.json
false
Heroin and prescription opioids are the number one cause of accidental or preventable death in Wisconsin.
crime,drugs,health-care,public-health
brad-schimel
null
null
republican
0
2
1
0
0
an interview
false
Subjects: crime,drugs,health-care,public-healthSpeaker: brad-schimelSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
747.json
mostly-true
You know, we spent $3-million to study the DNA of bears in Montana.
federal-budget
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
in debate in Oxford, Miss.
true
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
1697.json
false
When you look at the nearly 150 men and women who have served us on the Texas Supreme Court, more than half of them had zero prior judicial experience.
candidates-biography,legal-issues
rick-green
null
null
republican
0
1
1
0
0
a YouTube video
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,legal-issuesSpeaker: rick-greenSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
3873.json
mostly-true
Over the last 15 months, weve added more than 2 million jobs in the private sector. Thats far in excess of what it was in the comparable period after the last recession.
economy,history,abc-news-week
austan-goolsbee
chair of the Council of Economic Advisers
Illinois
democrat
0
1
0
3
0
an interview on ABC's "This Week with Christiane Amanpour"
true
Subjects: economy,history,abc-news-weekSpeaker: austan-goolsbeeSpeaker Job Title: chair of the Council of Economic AdvisersParty affiliation: democrat
7527.json
false
The incidents of threats against (President Barack Obama) are greater than for any other president in modern times.
public-safety
julian-bond
American University adjunct professor
null
none
0
1
0
0
0
an interview
false
Subjects: public-safetySpeaker: julian-bondSpeaker Job Title: American University adjunct professorParty affiliation: none
12685.json
half-true
John Faso took money from fossil fuel companies as they tried to take your land by eminent domain for a fracked gas pipeline.
congress,environment
zephyr-teachout
Candidate for Congress
New York
democrat
0
0
1
0
0
her victory speech after winning the Democratic primary.
true
Subjects: congress,environmentSpeaker: zephyr-teachoutSpeaker Job Title: Candidate for CongressParty affiliation: democrat
1166.json
barely-true
It took Obama six months to pick out a family dog, but he's cramming health care reform down the country's throat in a fraction of that time.
health-care
haley-barbour
Governor
Mississippi
republican
1
1
0
0
0
an op-ed in the Washington Examiner
false
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: haley-barbourSpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
165.json
mostly-true
Mayor Giuliani's lawsuit killed the line-item veto.
federal-budget
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
null
true
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
6494.json
mostly-true
While (Barack) Obama preaches we are our brothers keeper, his brother and aunt live in real poverty in Kenya.
candidates-biography,poverty,religion
bill-zedler
state representative
Texas
republican
0
0
0
1
0
a Twitter post.
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,poverty,religionSpeaker: bill-zedlerSpeaker Job Title: state representativeParty affiliation: republican
2303.json
half-true
1 in 4 Rhode Islanders under the age of 65 does not have health insurance.
health-care
frank-caprio
R.I. General Treasurer
Rhode Island
democrat
0
0
4
0
0
his campaign website
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: frank-caprioSpeaker Job Title: R.I. General TreasurerParty affiliation: democrat
12640.json
barely-true
During my administration, for example, we boosted U.S. exports to Canada and Mexico by about 50 percent. That supports about 2.8 million American jobs.
trade
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a press conference at the North American Leaders Summit
true
Subjects: tradeSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
5819.json
half-true
Says Mitt Romneys comments indicated he would not have pursued Osama bin Laden.
candidates-biography,message-machine-2012,terrorism
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a Web ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,message-machine-2012,terrorismSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
3214.json
barely-true
If you shut down Amtraks Northeast Corridor, its estimated youd have to add seven new lanes to I-95 to accommodate the increased traffic.
census,transportation
joe-biden
U.S. senator
Delaware
democrat
11
10
21
16
4
a speech in Philadelphia
true
Subjects: census,transportationSpeaker: joe-bidenSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: democrat
1442.json
true
President Obama's proposed 'spending freeze' will only reduce the $42 trillion in government spending proposed between 2011 and 2020 by little more than one-half of 1 percent.
economy,federal-budget
john-boehner
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Ohio
republican
13
22
11
4
2
a blog post
false
Subjects: economy,federal-budgetSpeaker: john-boehnerSpeaker Job Title: Speaker of the House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: republican
10995.json
half-true
As governor, Maggie Hassan first proposed a $1 billion spending increase.
state-budget,state-finances,taxes
impact-america
null
null
organization
0
0
1
0
0
an ad
true
Subjects: state-budget,state-finances,taxesSpeaker: impact-americaSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
5818.json
false
Just on Jan. 1 of this year, there were 40,000 new laws put on the books in one day.
legal-issues,states
ron-paul
U.S. representative
Texas
republican
5
8
8
8
3
a speech at Texas A&M University.
true
Subjects: legal-issues,statesSpeaker: ron-paulSpeaker Job Title: U.S. representativeParty affiliation: republican
3680.json
mostly-true
One of three patients hospitalized (is) harmed by the care they receive.
health-care
kathleen-sebelius
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary
Kansas
democrat
1
0
1
3
1
a speech
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: kathleen-sebeliusSpeaker Job Title: U.S. Health and Human Services SecretaryParty affiliation: democrat
12540.json
half-true
There are 500 failing schools in North Carolina
children,education,poverty
americans-prosperity-north-carolina-chapter
null
null
organization
0
0
1
0
0
an official statement
true
Subjects: children,education,povertySpeaker: americans-prosperity-north-carolina-chapterSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
9450.json
true
At the beginning of World War II, we had a relatively small army, smaller than Portugals.
history,military
ken-paxton
Attorney general-elect
Texas
republican
0
2
0
1
0
a speech at the Republican Party of Texas convention
false
Subjects: history,militarySpeaker: ken-paxtonSpeaker Job Title: Attorney general-electParty affiliation: republican
12956.json
barely-true
Says Hillary Clinton wantsillegal immigrants collectingSocial Security benefits.
economy,immigration,retirement,social-security
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
a campaign ad
false
Subjects: economy,immigration,retirement,social-securitySpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
3561.json
pants-fire
Says JoAnne Kloppenburgs side had a 3-to-1 money advantage in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.
campaign-finance
charlie-sykes
Talk show host for WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee
Wisconsin
talk-show-host
0
1
0
0
2
comments made during his radio show
false
Subjects: campaign-financeSpeaker: charlie-sykesSpeaker Job Title: Talk show host for WTMJ-AM in MilwaukeeParty affiliation: talk-show-host
12320.json
half-true
Bernie Sanders voted with Republicans to protect the Minutemen, a hate group that used military tactics against our community.
immigration
julian-castro
Mayor, San Antonio
Texas
democrat
0
0
3
3
0
Hillary Clinton campaign news release
true
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: julian-castroSpeaker Job Title: Mayor, San AntonioParty affiliation: democrat
9545.json
half-true
Since the governor took office, Oregons unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point in three years.
economy,jobs
john-kitzhaber
Governor of Oregon
Oregon
democrat
1
1
4
4
0
a website statement
true
Subjects: economy,jobsSpeaker: john-kitzhaberSpeaker Job Title: Governor of OregonParty affiliation: democrat
10136.json
barely-true
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter votes with Nancy Pelosis Democrats 95 percent of the time, but Frank Guinta will take on both parties and has independent New Hampshire values.
voting-record
national-republican-congressional-committee
null
null
republican
18
9
8
5
8
an ad
false
Subjects: voting-recordSpeaker: national-republican-congressional-committeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
3742.json
true
Were within 600 miles of 60 percent of America. Were in a perfect location.
economy,jobs
john-kasich
Governor of Ohio as of Jan. 10, 2011
Ohio
republican
9
8
10
18
3
a speech to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
true
Subjects: economy,jobsSpeaker: john-kasichSpeaker Job Title: Governor of Ohio as of Jan. 10, 2011Party affiliation: republican
12764.json
mostly-true
Says Debbie Wasserman Schultz has voted for huge subsidies for the sugar industry ... as well as for delays in cleanups.
environment
tim-canova
Nova Southeastern University law professor
Florida
democrat
0
0
1
2
0
a post on Medium
true
Subjects: environmentSpeaker: tim-canovaSpeaker Job Title: Nova Southeastern University law professorParty affiliation: democrat
4833.json
false
State budget cuts for local schools resulted in nearly 4,000 educator layoffs
education,state-budget
wisconsin-education-association-council
null
Wisconsin
organization
0
1
0
0
0
a news release
false
Subjects: education,state-budgetSpeaker: wisconsin-education-association-councilSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
7651.json
false
Says a gun bill before the Senate is proposing the universal registration of all firearms and their owners.
civil-rights,guns
Arizona-Citizens-Defense-League
null
null
organization
0
1
1
0
0
an email to supporters
false
Subjects: civil-rights,gunsSpeaker: Arizona-Citizens-Defense-LeagueSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
6644.json
mostly-true
Says Charlie Crist was pro-life, pro-gun and vehemently anti-tax.
abortion,candidates-biography,guns,taxes
george-lemieux
null
Florida
republican
4
1
6
4
0
an op-ed in the Tampa Bay Times
true
Subjects: abortion,candidates-biography,guns,taxesSpeaker: george-lemieuxSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
5686.json
true
We were the No. 1 job creator in America in February and we are now the No. 4 job creator in the last year.
economy,jobs
john-kasich
Governor of Ohio as of Jan. 10, 2011
Ohio
republican
9
8
10
18
3
an interview with Fox News
true
Subjects: economy,jobsSpeaker: john-kasichSpeaker Job Title: Governor of Ohio as of Jan. 10, 2011Party affiliation: republican
8330.json
mostly-true
Up to half of all Americans have a pre-existing condition.
health-care
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a speech about the Affordable Care Act
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
10928.json
half-true
A Republican budget proposal would have Wisconsin have the weakest standards for who can be a teacher in the classroom in the country.
children,education,government-regulation,state-budget,states
mike-tate
null
null
democrat
1
2
2
1
0
a speech
true
Subjects: children,education,government-regulation,state-budget,statesSpeaker: mike-tateSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
8645.json
half-true
Defensive medicine costs Georgia up to $14 billion a year.
health-care,legal-issues
doctors-healthy-georgia
null
null
none
0
0
1
0
0
its website
true
Subjects: health-care,legal-issuesSpeaker: doctors-healthy-georgiaSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
4686.json
barely-true
You are prohibited from walking into the Capitol with a gun, but you can go after the County Commission or the School Board.
government-regulation,guns
jim-waldman
state representative
Florida
democrat
1
0
0
0
0
a news blog
false
Subjects: government-regulation,gunsSpeaker: jim-waldmanSpeaker Job Title: state representativeParty affiliation: democrat