Fact checking the South Carolina debate

The GOP candidates met for a debate Saturday night sponsored by CBS and the National Journal, with a specific focus on foreign policy and national security. In foreign policy, there is often no right or wrong answer; the results of a policy are often ambiguous and its effectiveness is usually only determined by history. Still, there were a number of statements made by the candidates that were factually challenged, exaggerated or lacking context. Read full ... Full Story »

Posted by Fabrice Florin - via Craig Newmark, Google News (Fact Check), Washington Post Fact-Checker
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Nov 13, 2011 - 5:24 PM PST
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Nov 15, 2011 - 6:01 AM PST

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