All statements by John McCain
McCain
False
Palin had "executive experience" in the PTA.

John McCain on Sunday, August 31st, 2008 in >>Details


McCain
Barely True
Obama is the Senate's "most liberal."

John McCain on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in a TV ad >>Details


McCain
True
"Governor Palin is the most popular governor in the country."

John McCain on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in a campaign news release. >>Details


McCain
True
"I joined the Gang of 14, seven Republicans, seven Democrats, so that we wouldn’t blow up the United States Senate. Sen. Obama had the opportunity to join that group. He chose not to."

John McCain on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 in a virtual town hall meeting >>Details


McCain
Barely True
"I've supported every investigation (into Hurricane Katrina) and ways of finding out how – what caused the tragedy. I've met with people on the ground. I've met with the governor."

John McCain on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 in a news conference in Baton Rouge, La. >>Details


McCain
Half-True
Hillary Clinton wants to "wave the white flag of surrender and set a date for withdrawal."

John McCain on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 in a debate in Boca Raton. >>Details


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