The RNC mischaracterizes the Democratic stance on immigration legislation in a radio ad running in Arizona and Nevada and aimed at Hispanics. The Spanish-language ad says (as translated) that Democrats “voted to treat millions of hardworking immigrants as felons.”
Stories by FactCheck.org
Scandal and Corruption in California
A special House election features distortions on both sides.
Can You Prevent Global Warming?
The people who brought you Smokey Bear urge citizen action to forestall climate change.
Guilt by Association
A Liberal group accuses evangelist James Dobson of being ‘knee deep’ in the Jack Abramoff scandal, but there’s no evidence of a connection.
Faking News in the Illinois Governor Race
Oberweis uses made-up headlines against a rival in the GOP primary.
Swiftly Defending DeLay
A somewhat misleading pro-DeLay ad is funded by $200,000 from a donor who also bankrolled the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth.
Misstatement of the Union
The President burnishes the State of the Union through selective facts and strategic omissions.
DNC State of the Union Attack
A DNC TV ad accuses Bush of breaking his word, but it strains some facts in the process.
Anti-Alito Ad Uses Selective Quotes
It cites a study saying Alito ruled to narrow privacy rights. It didn’t quote the part saying he’s seen as restrained and nonpartisan.
Does Alito Pretend To Be A Moderate?
We examine a MoveOn.org ad saying he “plays one on TV,” and implying he gives misleading answers to “problem” questions.