(This article was originally posted June 3, 2004. We are reissuing it now, updated only to fix bad links and such. Politicians still can lie legally, and the high volume of ads expected in 2008 campaigns makes it likely that voters will be exposed to more deception than ever. —B.J.) Here’s a fact that may surprise you: Candidates have a legal right to lie to voters just about as much as they want. That comes as a shock to many. After all, consumers have been protected for decades from... Click to Read the Full Post
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Gimmicks in the Health Care Bill?
Democrats in Congress have been pleased with the Congressional Budget Office's findings that both the House... Extras: Palin, Rubio, Apps and Chain E-mails From time to time we come across bits of political malarkey or other items that don't...
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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Nov. 10-Nov. 16
