The Obama White House vs. the Truth-O-Meter

President Barack Obama and his top administration officials have faced the Truth-O-Meter 21 times since they took office, and they can claim a small victory: They haven't earned any Pants on Fire ratings.

But their record for their first 100 days is far from perfect. We've given the Obama White House four False and two Barely True ratings. The Barely True ratings, along with a couple of the Half Trues, illustrate that the Obama White House has ... Full Story »

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4.1
by Derek Hawkins - Apr. 24, 2009

An unapologetic assessment of Obama administration claims fact-checked by PolitiFact in the president's first 100 days. So far, PolitiFact suggests, the new administration has already developed a penchant for "cherry-picking" facts and evidence. Their analysis is fair and responsible. Highly recommend checking the links herein and reading those reports.

The Barely True ratings, along with a couple of the Half Trues, illustrate that the Obama White House has quickly learned the art of cherry-picking, selectively choosing ... More »

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4.2
by Fabrice Florin - Apr. 23, 2009

Outstanding report from Pullitzer prize-winner PolitiFact, which has researched 21 claims made by the Obama White House this year, and rated them with their 'Truth-O-Meter.' Each claim was thoroughly fact-checked, with reliable sources and nonpartisan context. This report highlights some of their key findings on claims made about the economy, health care, the education and other important public issues. A wonderful resource to offset partisan or superficial coverage of Obama's first ... More »

The Obama White House's claims were generally reliable, though far from perfect. As of April 22, 2009, PolitiFact found 52% of their claims to be ... More »

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4.2
by Kelly Garrett - Apr. 23, 2009

A careful and well documented assessment of current adminstration's recent political claims. The brief summary is fair, and the supporting information is thorough and easily accessible.

It's great that PolitiFact (and FactCheck) are continuing to carefully scrutinize political claims now that the election is over.

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4.3
by vito marangelli - Apr. 27, 2009
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5.0
by John Bird - Apr. 27, 2009
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3.1
by Jack Dinkmeyer - Apr. 23, 2009

Given the absolute horror, tyranny, unconstitutionality, big business and special interests stealing, and outright greed which destroyed the economy the past eight years, why are there even articles like this one? Or is it because this is the first time in eight years there is sufficient freedom to actually write something like this?

Whenever nutcake radical right-wingers start their 19th century “here we go again” ranting, just look back at the Bush years to find lots to ... More »

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2.4
by Donald Wickstrom - Apr. 27, 2009

Clintons ex's-taxe evaison-line by line check-ouality of appointments is a laugh. This is change ?

Tell the truth not what sounds or feels good.

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3.6
by Judy Wagner - Apr. 23, 2009
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4.6
by Esther Knapp - Apr. 27, 2009

Because it covers facts and backs them up. It's not an opinion piece.

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2.9
by Thomas Wilson - Apr. 28, 2009

Maybe it is the nature of the beast, but these are somewhat superficial analysis of issues.

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4.0
by Dave Plyer - Apr. 28, 2009

Balanced with links to source documents.

According to PolitiFacts, the Cato Institute’s Jan. 28, 2009 ad, disagreed with the President’s claim that government spending was the way to ... More »

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