Tag Archives: American Crossroads

Scary Medicare Claims

Posted on September 26, 2012

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

Posted on June 21, 2012 , Updated on July 10, 2012 , Corrected on July 5, 2012

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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Obama No ‘Different’ Today on Taxes

Posted on October 5, 2011

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

Posted on September 18, 2011

Conservative-leaning group founded with help from Karl Rove and former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
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March 11: Health Care, WI Tax Cuts, Crossroads GPS

Posted on March 11, 2011

   

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Super PAC Ads, Grayson’s Attack and the Stimulus

Posted on October 1, 2010

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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American Crossroads

Posted on August 9, 2010

Conservative-leaning group founded with help from Karl Rove and former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie.
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