Statements on Legal Issues
Clinton
False
McCain "still thinks it’s okay when women don't earn equal pay for equal work."

Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention. >>Details


Obama
Mostly true
"We have seen hate crimes skyrocket in the wake of the immigration debate."

Barack Obama on Thursday, February 21st, 2008 in a debate in Austin, Texas. >>Details


Clinton
Barely True
"I can't sign money. That's illegal."

Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 in a comment to a shopper at a supermarket in Des Moines, Iowa. >>Details


Clinton
Half-True
"My husband has not withheld a single document."

Hillary Clinton on Sunday, November 4th, 2007 in Clinton, Iowa >>Details


Giuliani
Barely True
Thompson "voted against $250,000 caps on damages (and) almost anything that would make our legal system fairer."

Rudy Giuliani on Sunday, October 21st, 2007 in a Republican debate in Orlando, Fla. >>Details


Thompson
Mostly true
"I supported tort reform with regard to securities...product liability...interstate commerce."

Fred Thompson on Sunday, October 21st, 2007 in a Republican debate in Orlando, Fla. >>Details


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