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Poynter→ Reverso builds a culture of accountability ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections
Speed and reach are the cornerstones of the second iteration of Reverso — a collaboration of Argentinian media organizations fighting election misinformation organized by fact-checking organization Chequeado. Originally launched in 2019, Reverso br
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘New Poll Spells Doom For Democrats in the 2022 Midterm Elections’
On April 27 2021, Trendolizer.com featured a TrendingPolitics.com item titled “UH OH: New Poll Spells Doom For Democrats In The 2022 Midterm Elections” for much of the day — purportedly reporting unfavorable polling data then-recently
Lead Stories→ Fake News: AARP DID NOT Help Elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez By Supporting Democrats in the Midterms
Did the AARP -- the American Association of Retired People -- help elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats in the 2018 congressional mid-term elections? No, the AARP is a non-profit group banned by federal law from contributing to o
PolitiFact→ Midterm Facebook misinformation: Pipe bombs, menacing caravans and rampant voter fraud
A potpourri of false and misleading information was shared on social media in the weeks before and after the midterm elections of 2018. You didn’t hear that it was open warfare on the streets of Atlanta on Election Day? Rest easy. It wasn’t
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Midterm Election Results
President Donald Trump in recent days has engaged in some post-election spin: Trump said with his help Gov. Rick Scott won the Senate race in Florida “by a lot.” That’s a relative phrase, but Scott’s victory over incumbent Sen.
Snopes→ Were Democrats Allowed to Vote Twice in Maryland’s Midterm Election?
A caller on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Internet talk show claimed he overheard poll workers encouraging voters to vote a second time.
Snopes→ Did 71 Percent of Trump’s Endorsements Lose in the 2018 Midterms?
This figure may be accurate if limited to people Trump has supported via his Twitter account, but it is not an accurate representation of how his overall list of endorsements fared.
Snopes→ Despite House Loss, Trump Still Sees Midterms Success
Trump spent election night watching returns with family and friends at the White House, his shadow looming large over the results.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Voting Machines Did NOT Fail To Display Candidate Party Affiliations During Midterm Elections
Was there an issue with voting machines during the U.S. midterm elections causing party affiliation not to show up after candidate's names? No, that's not real news: it was a bit of satire mocking the current partisan election climate that wa
Snopes→ Facebook Blocks 115 Accounts Ahead of US Midterm Elections
The social media company shut down 30 Facebook accounts and 85 Instagram accounts and is investigating them in more detail, it said in a blog post late Monday.
PolitiFact→ What's at stake in the midterms: A primer on 8 key issues for 2018
Campaign coverage often devolves into horse-race coverage -- who’s up and who’s down. But the way the voters cast their ballots on Nov. 6 will have potentially huge implications on public policy. To help our readers better understand what&r
PolitiFact→ The 2018 midterms: 16 senate races we’ve been tracking
PolitiFact has been fact-checking races in 16 states this year. Here is our summary of where the races stand in the final days before elections. Arizona Candidates: Republican Rep. Martha McSally vs. Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema The race betwe
PolitiFact→ U.S. deficits and the debt in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
As the midterm election campaign approaches its climax, the federal deficit has pushed its way back into the political discussion. New government numbers show the deficit is on the rise. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the pre
Snopes→ UK Village Resents Being Used in US Midterm Election Battle
The political battle raging in the United States as midterm elections approach has had an unexpected impact in a small coastal village in southern England.
PolitiFact→ The top 10 storylines of the 2018 midterms
PolitiFact has been monitoring and fact-checking the midterm campaigns of 2018 in races across the country. We’ve seen common themes emerge as the Democrats and Republicans clash. Here’s a look at what we’ve found to be the top 10 sto
Lead Stories→ Satirical Fake News Writer Christopher Blair Announces Midterm Election Moratorium
Readers of this site are probably aware that some of the content found on Macedonian fake news websites is often copied directly from the satirical sites and Facebook pages of Christopher Blair and his friends. On those sites and pages they wr
PolitiFact→ Marijuana legalization in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
About two in three Americans now favor marijuana legalization, a record-high measure of public support for a drug the federal government still puts in the same category as LSD and heroin. With a majority of states now permitting legal use in some form,
PolitiFact→ The facts on taxes in 5 charts: a 2018 midterm report
The large tax bill passed by the Republican Congress and signed by President Donald Trump is not getting mentioned much on the midterm campaign trail, perhaps because the public seems to be lukewarm on whether it was a good idea. But taxes, like d
PolitiFact→ Health care in five charts: A midterm guide
In state after state, Democrats are using health care like a cudgel against Republicans. In a West Virginia ad, Democratic Senate incumbent Joe Manchin takes a rifle and literally blows a hole in a Republican lawsuit that aims to wipe out the Affordabl
Snopes→ Sanders Barnstorming Country Ahead of Midterm Elections
Sen. Bernie Sanders is embarking on a nine-state battleground tour on behalf of Democratic candidates.
PolitiFact→ Immigration in 5 charts: a 2018 midterm report
Immigration is one of the biggest issues of the midterm elections in the wake of President Donald Trump’s actions restricting immigration over the past two years. Republican candidates are touting their support for Trump’s promised border w
PolitiFact→ The facts on guns in 6 charts: A 2018 midterm report
In our politically polarized era, few issues are as polarized as gun policy. From mass shootings like the one of concertgoers in Las Vegas, to school shootings like the one in Parkland, Fla., to police shootings, gun violence has driven passions on bot
PolitiFact→ Trade and tariffs in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
On Sept. 17, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on $200 billion more of Chinese goods. That’s only the latest salvo in an ongoing trade dispute with China and other U.S. trading partners. As tariffs and counter-tariffs hittin
PolitiFact→ Medicare in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
Until recently, Republicans and Democrats debated the future of Medicare in fairly predictable ways. Republicans would offer plans to trim or cap benefits over time, and Democrats would skewer them for putting the squeeze on vulnerable Americans in the
Snopes→ Trump: Russia Investigation ‘Really Unfair For Our Midterms’
Asked about the investigation, which he has repeatedly denounced as a "witch hunt," Trump reiterated to reporters that there was no collusion.
Snopes→ Trump Stands by Warning of ‘Violence’ If Democrats Win Midterms
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of "violence" by opponents if they fail.
PolitiFact→ The 2018 midterms: Here are key Senate races we're covering
Here are the 16 states we're paying special attention to in the 2018 midterm elections. Hear something that needs a fact-check? Email us at truthometer@politifact.com. Arizona Candidates: Republican Rep. Martha McSally vs. Democratic Rep. Kyrsten S
NPR→ The Anatomy Of Trump’s Midterm Campaign Stump Speech
President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.(Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)
NPR→ The Anatomy Of Trump’s Midterm Campaign Stump Speech
President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.(Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)
NPR→ The Anatomy Of Trump’s Midterm Campaign Stump Speech
President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.(Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)
NPR→ The Anatomy Of Trump’s Midterm Campaign Stump Speech
President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.(Image credit: Alex Brandon)
Snopes→ Microsoft Uncovers More Russian Attacks Ahead of Midterms
The company said a hacking group tied to the Russian government created fake internet domains that appeared to spoof two conservative organizations: the Hudson Institute and the International Republican Institute.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact's guide to key 2018 midterm races
Here are the 16 states we're paying special attention to in the 2018 midterm elections. Hear something that needs a fact-check? Email us at truthometer@politifact.com. Arizona Likely candidates: Open seat; primary is Aug. 28 The top Republican cont
Snopes→ Is Planned Parenthood Using $30 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Influence the Midterm Elections?
Social media memes misleadingly conflate Planned Parenthood itself with a political action committee offshoot funded by donations.
Snopes→ Clinton Stars as Central Villain in GOP’s Midterm Strategy
Almost 18 months have passed since Hillary Clinton lost the presidency. She holds no position of power in government. And she is not expected to run for office again. Yet Clinton is starring in the Republican Party's 2018 midterm strategy.
FactCheck.org→ Tax Cut Ads Preview Midterm Elections Ahead
Summary In a preview of this fall’s midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans are airing TV ads in Pennsylvania’s special House election and in swing congressional districts across the country that stretch the facts about the impact of
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent Saudi Prince’s Comment on Investment in Kushner Fund
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund invested money with Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, after he left the White House in 2021. Saudi
FactCheck.org→ Americans for Prosperity
Political leanings: Conservative/Libertarian 2022 total spending: $79.8 million for the hybrid PAC alone Americans for Prosperity, a “social welfare” organization, along with Americans for Prosperity Action and Americans for Prosperity Fo
FactCheck.org→ Future Forward USA PAC (FF PAC)
Political leanings: Democratic 2022 total spending: $31.2 million Future Forward USA PAC, legally known as FF PAC, is a liberal political action committee created in 2018, ahead of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. The group is wha