The Obama White House vs. the Truth-O-Meter

PolitiFact, St. Petersburg Times by Bill Adair | Apr. 23, 2009 (Special Report)

President Barack Obama and his top administration officials have faced the Truth-O-Meter 21 times since they took office, and they can claim a small victory: They haven't earned any Pants on Fire ratings.

But their record for their first 100 days is far from perfect. We've given the Obama White House four False and two Barely True ratings. The Barely True ratings, along with a couple of the Half Trues, illustrate that the Obama White House has ... Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Apr. 24, 2009

An unapologetic assessment of Obama administration claims fact-checked by PolitiFact in the president's first 100 days. So far, PolitiFact suggests, the new administration has already developed a penchant for "cherry-picking" facts and evidence. Their analysis is fair and responsible. Highly recommend checking the links herein and reading those reports.

The Barely True ratings, along with a couple of the Half Trues, illustrate that the Obama White House has quickly learned the art of cherry-picking, selectively choosing the best scenarios and most favorable numbers for their claims.

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