Bush supporters falsely quote Lincoln as advocating arresting, exiling or hanging members of Congress who damage military morale in wartime.
New RNC Web Ad Blurs History
Another video on homeland security twists Democrats’ words and exaggerates “the Republican record.”
Club for Growth: Chafing Chafee’s Record
The Club for Growth launches misleading attacks at Sen. Chafee’s record on taxes and “wasteful” spending.
Democrats Ask, Do You Feel Safer?
A Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ad that appeared on the Internet this week attacks the record of “Bush and the GOP” on homeland security, but makes some factual stumbles.
RNC Ad Mischaracterizes Murtha
Web video edits his remarks. He did NOT say the US is a bigger threat to world peace than North Korea or Iran.
Hillary Clinton’s Voting Record Distorted
Republican challenger John Spencer falsely claims she opposes the Patriot Act, which she voted for twice.
Voting Record Tug-of-War in Montana
Montana Democrats and Sen. Burns contradict each other. Both are right, up to a point.
Chamber of Commerce Ad Misleads Some Business Owners
Ads thanking lawmakers for voting for Medicare Bill include four too many.
Chamber of Commerce: Credit Where It’s Not Due
The Chamber of Commerce aired an ad to support 20 members of Congress for having “supported the Medicare Part D law, giving seniors a quality drug plan.” But four members were mistakenly included.
Fake News, Nebraska Style
In his most recent ad, we find that Republican Senate candidate Pete Ricketts inaccurately uses citations from news reports to draw his own, more incendiary conclusions.