A Republican, pro-business advocacy group with close ties to other conservative organizations.
Silver State Slipups
An ad from a PAC headed by tea party Republican Sharron Angle relies on several dubious comparisons to attack the Affordable Care Act’s state-run exchange in Nevada.
March 21: TARP, Abortion, Health Insurance Premiums
FlackCheck.org Video: Keystone XL Pipeline
Our sister site, FlackCheck.org, sifts through some claims and counterclaims about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline and presents the facts.
Simpson’s TARP Turnabout
Rep. Mike Simpson falsely says in a TV ad that he voted to “repeal the Wall Street bailout and repay taxpayers.”
Bogus Attack in Coal Mine Country
A TV ad in West Virginia’s 3rd District falsely claims that Republican Evan Jenkins “vowed to repeal black lung benefits.” Jenkins vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, not end black lung benefits.
Obama Mixing and Matching Insurance Stats
President Obama jumbled his facts when asked about “skyrocketing” premiums for people who get insurance through work.
March 14: Keystone XL Pipeline
American Future Fund
Republican-leaning group formed by Iowa political figures.
Misleading Abortion Attack in Michigan
A TV ad in a Michigan primary says Republican Rep. Justin Amash “voted to allow gender-selection abortions.” But the ad ignores Amash’s anti-abortion position and his reasons for voting against this particular bill.