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Obama is the Senate's "most liberal."
Republican John McCain on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in a TV ad
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Says McCain once said that on "the most important issues of our day, I’ve been totally in agreement and support of President Bush."
Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 in a speech in Springfield, Ill.
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Says McCain "supported George Bush's policies 95 percent of the time."
Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 in a rally in Springfield, Ill.
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Says Obama replaced the American flag on the tail of his plane with his campaign logo.
None Chain e-mail on Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 in a widely circulated chain e-mail.
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The musical Mamma Mia! has "been selling out for years."
Republican John McCain on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 in a town hall in Aspen, Colo.
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The latest Truth-O-Meter items researched by Bill Adair
Says McCain once said that on "the most important issues of our day, I’ve been totally in agreement and support of President Bush."
Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 in a speech in Springfield, Ill.
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The musical Mamma Mia! has "been selling out for years."
Republican John McCain on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 in a town hall in Aspen, Colo.
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Obama "says he'll raise taxes on electricity."
Republican John McCain on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 in a television ad
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Says Obama opposes lower gas taxes, nuclear power, new offshore drilling and doesn't have "new solutions" to the energy crisis.
Republican Republican National Committee on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 in a TV ad.
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Says Obama opposes offshore drilling and a gas tax holiday.
Republican John McCain on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 in a Web ad.
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The latest Truth-O-Meter items edited by Bill Adair
Obama plans "a tax increase for everyone earning more than $42,000 a year."
Republican John McCain on Monday, August 11th, 2008 in an Internet ad
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A gas tax holiday is a gimmick that "every economist says will just go into the pockets of the oil companies."
Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 in a Q&A in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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"I've spent 20 years devoted to working on behalf of families who are having a tough time and are seeking out the American dream."
Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio
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RNC version of a Hillary Clinton valentine: "Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ll raise your taxes and there is nothing you can do."
Republican Republican National Committee on Monday, February 11th, 2008 in an RNC Web site feature where you can send a GOP valentine from your favorite Democrat
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"So that 2005 energy bill was a big step backwards on the path to clean, renewable energy. That's why I voted against it."
Democrat Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 in debate in Las Vegas
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Recent stories by Bill Adair
McCain's big night: In a St. Paul hockey arena, John McCain accepts the Republican nomination. We check his facts.
Getting fired up in St. Paul: After losing a day because of Hurricane Gustav, Republicans — and their new ally Joe Lieberman — try to make up for lost time with lots of praise of John McCain and a few digs at Barack Obama. We check the facts.
Drilling down on Palin's record: We examine new claims about Palin's record on energy and the Bridge to Nowhere and find some exaggerations and a Full Flop.
Talking hope, on the 50-yard line: In a Denver football stadium, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination. We check his facts.
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Recent stories researched by Bill Adair
McCain's big night: In a St. Paul hockey arena, John McCain accepts the Republican nomination. We check his facts.
Getting fired up in St. Paul: After losing a day because of Hurricane Gustav, Republicans — and their new ally Joe Lieberman — try to make up for lost time with lots of praise of John McCain and a few digs at Barack Obama. We check the facts.
Drilling down on Palin's record: We examine new claims about Palin's record on energy and the Bridge to Nowhere and find some exaggerations and a Full Flop.
Talking hope, on the 50-yard line: In a Denver football stadium, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination. We check his facts.
Get PolitiFact on your iPhone: We're introducing a mobile version of PolitiFact, specially designed for your iPhone.
Recent stories edited by Bill Adair
Obama's muddle about the middle: The Obama campaign is exaggerating with its claim that McCain's tax plan offers nothing for the middle class.
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Bill Adair, the Washington Bureau Chief for the St. Petersburg Times, covers national politics, the White House, Congress and aviation safety. He's worked in Washington since 1997 and is the author of "The Mystery of Flight 427: Inside a Crash Investigation" (2002, Smithsonian Press). He is the winner of the Everett Dirksen Award for Distinguished Coverage of Congress and the Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award. He lives in Arlington, Va. with his wife and three children.
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