Fact Checks

Heinz Endowments to Leftist Causes through The Tides Foundation?-Disputed!

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Presidential Candidate John Kerry’s Wife has Donated Millions of Dollars to a Foundation that Funds “Anti-American” efforts-Disputed!   Summary of eRumor:   The eRumor says that Senator John Kerry’s wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, donates millions of dollars to The Tides Foundation. The eRumor says that the foundation supports various antiwar groups including one that offered …

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A Secret Servie agent's impressions of the Bushes versus the Clintons-Unproven!

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Secret Service Impressions of the Clintons and the Bushes–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The email says it’s the observations of a “Secret Service Officer” who guards presidents. It is critical of the Clintons and complimentary of the Bushes. The Truth: There is no substantiation of this email. The Secret Service agent is quoted anonymously, is called …

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President Clinton watched golf instead of giving a decision on a critical attack against Iraq-Disputed!

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President Clinton Once Delayed a Critical Attack on Iraq Because He was Watching a Golf Game–Disputed!     Summary of eRumor: The email quotes a new book by Lt. Col Robert Patterson, who served as a military aide to President Clinton from 1996 through 1998.  Patterson says that planes were ready to launch against Saddam …

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Comment about Bush after 9/11 by Peter Jennings-Fiction!

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ABC’s Peter Jennings Blamed President Bush for Failing to Protect the U.S. Terrorist Attacks–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: On September 11, the day of the “Attack on America” by terrorists, Peter Jennings allegedly said that President Bush should “quit hiding behind the Secret Service, come out and face the nation and explain the ‘President’s …

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Humorous John Kerry or George Bush quotes-Fiction!

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Humorous John Kerry Quotes–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A list of embarrassing quotes from John Kerry or George W. Bush speeches and interviews. The Truth: These quotes have been attributed to a variety of political candidates but mostly to George W. Bush or John Kerry during the 2004 presidential election. They are a part of the …

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Letter to the people of France about anti-Semitism from Senator Joe Lieberman-Fiction!

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Letter To The People of France About Anti-Semitism From Senator Joe Lieberman–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: A letter, said to have been written by U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, that criticizes France for having forgotten the history of some of its own heritage of liberty and equality during a time when anti-Semitism is in the …

Letter to the people of France about anti-Semitism from Senator Joe
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‘Christmas With Louise’

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A story by comedian Jeff Foxworthy turned into an online chain letter — but as it spread, his involvement was erased. The story, “Christmas with Louise,” was published as part of Foxworthy’s 1996 book No Shirt. No Shoes….No Problem! and involves Foxworthy deciding to “fulfill” his brother’s Christmas wishes and buy him an inflatable doll …

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John Kerry and Jane Fonda speaking at anti-war rally-Fiction!

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John Kerry and Jane Fonda Pictured as Speakers at Anti-War Rally-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: A picture of a younger John Kerry and controversial actress/anti-war activist Jane Fonda participating together at a rally during the Vietnam era.   The Truth: This picture is a hoax. The original photo of John Kerry is from Corbis.com and …

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