Monday, March 10, 2008

The St. Petersburg Times Truth-O-Meter

February 28, 2008

A scorecard separating fact from fiction

They said:



Truth-O-Meter says:

Clinton

Democrat Hillary Clinton:

"Could I just point out that . . . I seem to get the first question all the time?"


True

Sure, but is that a bad thing?

Clinton

Democrat Hillary Clinton:

"I want to freeze interest rates for five years."


Half-True

Clinton at times forgets major caveats

Obama

Democrat Barack Obama:

"We send a billion dollars to foreign countries every day because of our addiction to foreign oil."


True

Yes, a costly addiction

Obama

Democrat Barack Obama:

He's been endorsed by "every major newspaper here in the state of Texas."


True

They like him in Texas

Obama

Democrat Barack Obama:

"As has been noted by many observers, including Bill Clinton's former secretary of labor, my plan does more than anybody to reduce costs."


False

Experts rate Dem plans about the same

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