The checking process here captures some of the major lies in the debate. Some of the highlighted topics suggest a bias in choice of topics and their importance. Lack of evidence that a number is right is not evidence that it is wrong. Changing to "favor" nuclear power is not a lie, it is a change, though undoubtedly an unfortunate change. I would much prefer a more complicated compilation that included a "degree of mendacity" similar to the degree of difficulty in diving ... More »

Another invaluable report from FactCheck.org about misleading statements by presidential candidates in the recent Nashville debate. As always, they provide fair and factual corrections, across party lines, which help us weed out the spin by focusing on verifiable evidence.

It gives sources for its claims. Is as picky about one side as the other, and leaves it to the reader to decide which (if either) candidate strays from facts more egregiously.

Barebones facts about fairly crucial issues of accuracy and honesty in the Presidential candidates.