This ad says Republican Steve Pearce was "named one of the most corrupt members of Congress." We find that’s a bum rap.
The ad also falsely attacks the former GOP congressman for voting in 2005 to give "big oil giants like BP … billions in tax breaks." Pearce’s vote actually resulted in a net increase in taxes for oil and gas companies.
The ad is by the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund. It first aired Aug.
Union-funded group supporting Minnesota Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mark Dayton.
Pro-business, corporate-funded group backing Republican candidate Tom Emmer for governor of Minnesota.
Political action committee supporting Democratic candidates directly and through grassroots campaigns.
This week, readers sent us more comments about the Medicare ad featuring Andy Griffith, plus a comment about the difference between being misleading and telling an outright lie.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
Labor union representing 2.2 million health care, government and property management workers. Leans Democratic.
Lobbying group representing more than 3 million businesses. Leans Right-center.
Focused on electing conservative Republicans to state offices.
Democratic-leaning group originally formed in 2005 to oppose President George W. Bush’s Social Security proposal.
Founded by a former Republican senator and a former GOP House aide. Leans GOP/Right-center.