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FACT CHECK: Foreign policy themed GOP debate full of falsehoods

By FactCheck.Org

Republican presidential candidates stretch the truth on international issues in South Carolina debate

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… . 12 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., among eight candidates: Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, businessman Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, …"

FACT CHECK: Super PAC polishes Jon Huntsman’s resume

By FactCheck.Org

Super PAC 'Our Destiny' makes errors in TV ad backing Jon Huntsman

Excerpts from this story referencing "treasurer":

"… nce report, so the donors have not been publicly identified. The group’s treasurer is Thomas Muir, an executive at the Huntsman Corp.The group’s first …"

FACT CHECK: GOP candidates proving to be factually challenged

By The Associated Press

FACT CHECK: Facts large and small trip up Republican presidential candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hillary Rodham Clinton":

"… out the candidate," said Doug Hattaway, a Democratic consultant who helped Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2008 presidential bid. "Gingrich isn't a flubber. He's known for being f …"

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FACT CHECK: Soft on Anti-Semitism

By FactCheck.Org

U.S. Ambassador's comments portrayed unfairly as anti Semitic

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… full confidence” in Gutman.– Robert Farley …"

FACT CHECK: Final fight for GOP in Iowa

By FactCheck.Org

With the Iowa Caucus just around the corner, Gingrich, Bachmann make factual errors in Sioux City debate

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… ntial candidates debated Dec. 15 at the Sioux City Convention Center: Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah Gov. Jon Hun …"

FACT CHECK: Fact or fiction?

By FactCheck.Org

FactCheck.org calls out some of the biggest poliical lies of the year

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… deception in 2011. Obama claimed he pays a lower tax rate than a teacher. Michele Bachmann endorsed a claim that HPV vaccine causes mental retardation. Joe Biden cla …"

"… the bogus claim has been repeated over and over all year. On Dec. 10, Rep. Michele Bachmann falsely claimed that a study showed the U.S. will “lose 1.6 million jobs …"

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‘Super PACs’ spend $13 million on early primaries, Romney top beneficiary

By John Dunbar

Impact of 'super PACs' felt in Iowa as undisclosed funds fuel advertising blitz

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… stmas Eve ad buy praising the candidate.The group initially supported Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota but changed course shortly before the big ad buy.The Center t …"

Presidential candidates outspending 'Super PACs'

By Josh Israel

'Super PACs' are unhindered by campaign finance limitations, but candidate committees still spend far more

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… tember, the campaigns of Democratic President Barack Obama and Republicans Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Fred Karger, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Buddy&nbs …"

FACT CHECK: Mangled facts in Manchester

By FactCheck.Org

Candidates fumble some claims hours before they'll face off again

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… been used repeatedly during the Republican debates by Romney, Gingrich and Michele Bachmann.Paul’s Inaccurate ‘Lobbyist’ ClaimPaul called Santorum a “high-pow …"

FACT CHECK: New Hampshire debates, take 2

By FactCheck.Org

Fact-checking the second GOP debate of the weekend

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michele Bachmann":

"… mer House speaker joins a long list of Republicans — including Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin – who have blamed Obam …"

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