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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 "South Carolina":

"… ania. It was sponsored by CBS News, the National Journal and the South Carolina Republican Party. The first hour of the 90-minute event was carried live o …"

"… without trial at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.In a fact-check of the South Carolina debate, the National Journal — one of the debate sponsors — …"

Half of GOP’s biggest bundlers still haven’t picked a presidential candidate to back

By Fred Schulte and Peter H. Stone

Why are so many GOP mega bundlers sitting on the sidelines?

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… out any of the others,” Kilberg said.Though he has yet to write a check, South Carolina surgeon Eddie Floyd said he made his choice after meeting Rick Perry durin …"

Lobbyist Loeffler now raising cash for Huntsman super PAC

By Peter H. Stone

Former Huntsman campaign official now raising money for group behind New Hampshire campaign ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… of thousands of dollars of television spots for several weeks in Iowa and South Carolina in an effort to give his lackluster candidacy a shot in the arm. …"

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Kerry's fundraising shows large corporate donations

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt of The Buying of The President 2004 details Kerry's contribution record

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… d to candidates in a handful of states, among them Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Records show that the non-federal committee distributed close to $147,000 …"

"… se to $147,000 in Iowa, more than $120,000 in New Hampshire and $58,000 in South Carolina. It spent $89,000 in Florida, the state that decided the last presidential …"

"… the money raised through the soft money account in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, the early primary and caucus states that can make or break a presidential …"

Kerry carries water for top donor

By M. Asif Ismail

Sen. Kerry's largest campaign contributor lobbies on behalf of telecommunication interests

FACT CHECK: GOP candidates proving to be factually challenged

By The Associated Press

FACT CHECK: Facts large and small trip up Republican presidential candidates
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Pro-Perry ‘super PAC’ biggest presidential spender, Romney group looms

By Josh Israel

Perry down in the polls, but gets support from outside group

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… America, destroying our way of life.” The ad is running in Iowa and South Carolina.As the background music brightens, the voice adds “Rick Perry isn’t fr …"

Odd couples: Gingrich casts wide net to evangelicals, Tea Party and K Street lobbyists

By Peter H. Stone

Gingrich courts evangelicals, Tea Party, and K Street lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… es in the upcoming Iowa caucuses and the early primaries in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida hinge heavily on getting his message out to potential supporte …"

"… ing several events in the last week inside the Beltway, in New York and in South Carolina. The target audience at each: K Street lobbyists, Tea Party supporters and …"

"… e Christian activist Tyler said evangelicals have been working in Iowa and South Carolina — independently of the campaign — to mobilize evangelical pastors to u …"

"… luncheon event that should draw hundreds of local pastors, Tyler said. The South Carolina event is being organized by David Lane, an evangelical activist who has wo …"

Pro-Romney group trashes Gingrich in new ad

By Aaron Mehta and Peter H. Stone

An outside spending group that supports Mitt Romney produces slick ad slamming Iowa poll leader Gingrich

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… is clearly designed to weaken Gingrich who is leading in the polls in Iowa and South Carolina as well as in some national polls. The ad, which h …"

"… launched its first advertisement, as part of a $3.1 campaign in Iowa Thursday. Notably, that ad did not mention Gingrich, who has surged past R …"

The weekly watchdog: Dec. 5 - Dec. 9

By Bill Buzenberg

In case you missed them, catch up on this week's top investigations from iWatch News

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… g up as important players. Gingrich’s political fortunes in the upcoming Iowa caucuses and the early primaries in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Flo …"

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