WCBS radio’s Wayne Cabot interviews FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Rob Farley about President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address.
Issues: jobs
FactChecking Obama’s State of the Union
In his sixth annual address, the president stretched some facts on his record.
A Tale of Two Jobs Numbers
Rick Perry, in his last official speech as Texas governor, mixed and matched jobs data to embellish the state’s job gains.
Unspinning Christie’s State of the State
In his State of the State address, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie exaggerated some figures and boasted about progress that doesn’t look so impressive when compared with national trends.
Obama’s Numbers (January 2015 Update)
More jobs, higher paychecks, falling fuel prices: Our latest scorecard.
Biden’s Boasts
Vice President Joe Biden went too far in boasts about job growth and deficit reduction.
Still Spinning Wisconsin Voters
In Wisconsin’s pivotal race for governor, both sides are still spinning voters.
FactChecking the Alaska Senate Race
Sen. Mark Begich has portrayed his Republican opponent, Dan Sullivan, as soft on sex offenders and tough on women’s rights. Sullivan has accused the Democrat of hurting taxpayers and ignoring veterans. Both candidates and their allies have twisted the facts.
Obama’s Numbers October 2014 Update
Income, Poverty, Spending and Obamacare: Our regular update of the statistical record.
FactChecking the Kentucky Senate Race
Kentucky voters have a stark choice between Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes. Their fierce battle has included falsehoods on jobs, coal and health care.