Checking Democratic Candidates' Facts

Some of the statements made by Democratic presidential candidates during an Iowa debate sponsored by NPR and Iowa Public Radio are scrutinized. Seven candidates met in Des Moines, Iowa, ahead of next month's caucus and batted around issues on Iran, China and immigration. [8:56] Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Democrats, Democratic Nomination
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Dec 6, 2007 - 6:00 AM PST
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Kaizar Campwala
3.9
by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

I liked this fact check because NPR relied on several journalists specialized in the various areas they were critiquing. They offered some prioritization of the errors.

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Leo Romero
4.5
by Leo Romero - Oct. 1, 2008
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Kris Muller
3.6
by Kris Muller - Oct. 1, 2008

I did find this helpful, since I had not listened to the debate. I do tend to trust NPR, specifically, and fact-checkers with identified sources, generally, in helping me to get a better picture of the candidates' views.

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