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Tag Archives: American Crossroads
Scary Medicare Claims
A new TV ad in Florida harkens back to the notorious “death panel” falsehood. It wrongly claims Medicare benefits could be “rationed” and seniors denied treatment by the new health care law. In fact, the law specifically forbids rationing or restriction of benefits. American Crossroads, a super PAC launched with …
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Outside Groups Twist Truth in Nevada Senate Race
Dueling attack ads from outside groups in the Nevada Senate race rely on twisted facts. An ad from the conservative American Crossroads attacks Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley for an ethics probe related to her efforts on behalf of a kidney program and kidney doctors, including her husband. And an ad …
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Posted in The FactCheck Wire
Tagged American Crossroads, Dean Heller, Patriot Majority, Shelley Berkley
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Obama No ‘Different’ Today on Taxes
An American Crossroads TV ad claims Obama’s position on taxes is “different” than it was in 2009. It isn’t. The conservative group began airing a new TV ad in St. Louis on Oct. 3 in advance of the president’s fundraising trip to Missouri. The ad, titled “Don’t,” urges Obama not …
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American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS
Conservative-leaning group founded with help from Karl Rove and former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
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Posted in Players Guide 2012
Tagged American Crossroads, Crossroads GPS, Ed Gillespie, Karl Rove, Players Guide
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March 11: Health Care, WI Tax Cuts, Crossroads GPS
Posted in Quiz Archive
Tagged American, American Crossroads, FactCheck Quiz, health care, wisconsin
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Super PAC Ads, Grayson’s Attack and the Stimulus
In episode 31 of our podcast, we look at ads from a conservative "super PAC," a low blow from Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida and false claims that the stimulus failed to create jobs. [podcast]http://podcast.factcheck.org/FactCheckRadio_episode31.mp3[/podcast] For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: Crossroads Jam-Up Oct. 1 …
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Posted in FactCheck Radio
Tagged Alan Grayson, American Crossroads, jobs, Lee Fisher, Paul Hodes, podcast, stimulus
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American Crossroads
Conservative-leaning group founded with help from Karl Rove and former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
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Posted in Players Guide
Tagged American Crossroads, Bradley Wayne Hughes, Cash Attack, Ed Gillespie, Harold Simmons, Karl Rove, Trevor Rees-Jones
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