FactCheck.org Week in Review

Carson Botches Military Eligibility Statistic
February 26, 2016
Ben Carson erroneously said that 71 percent of 17- to 24-year-olds who apply for voluntary military service “are rejected for physical, mental or educational reasons, the vast majority being educational reasons.”

FactChecking the 10th GOP Debate
February 26, 2016
In a Texas showdown, Republican presidential candidates stretched the truth in the last debate before Super Tuesday.

Still Clubbing Trump on Taxes
February 25, 2016
A rereleased TV ad says Donald Trump “supports higher taxes,” even though Trump has issued a tax plan, since the ad originally aired, that would significantly cut taxes for individuals and businesses.

Repeat Debate Claims: GOP Version
February 25, 2016
This video from FlackCheck.org covers some of the claims most often repeated during the Republican presidential debates.

Sanders’ Corporate Tax Comparison
February 24, 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders frequently says corporate income tax receipts have dropped from more than 30 percent of federal revenue in the 1950s to only 11 percent in 2015, leaving the impression that favorable tax policies are the reason. But there are several factors behind that drop.

Trump and the Black Vote
February 24, 2016
In boasting of his support among African American voters, Donald Trump made some false and misleading statements.

GMOs Didn’t Cause Zika Outbreak
February 23, 2016
Q: Did genetically modified mosquitoes cause the Zika outbreak?
A: No. In fact, GM mosquitoes may be able to help control the virus’ spread.

Club for Growth Action
February 25, 2016
We profile the super PAC of the conservative Club for Growth in Players Guide 2016 – our feature on groups seeking to influence the 2016 elections.