Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson claims Republican rival John James moved to a multimillion-dollar home outside his congressional district. He did buy what he called a vacation home, but there’s no evidence he moved there.
Miles MacClure for Bridge Michigan
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Fact check: Mike Rogers pushed Patriot Act, but isn’t to blame for Flock cams
In his Senate campaign, Abdul El-Sayed highlights his Republican foe’s enthusiasm for surveillance during war on terror. Saying that he is responsible for license plate readers, though, is a stretch.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered cars
Republican Mike Rogers is using Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the Green New Deal to claim he wants to ban gas-powered cars. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Did Mike Rogers buy two yachts after leaving Congress?
In a recent debate, Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers denied owning “a yacht in Florida.” Records show he previously registered two large boats in Maryland.
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Fact check: What Jocelyn Benson really said about Trump’s tax bill
GOP attack ads claim Jocelyn Benson supported a ‘massive’ tax hike on working families. She said she opposed Medicaid and food stamp cuts. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers voted against drug imports from Canada
GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he’ll make sure prescription drugs aren’t more expensive in Michigan than in Canada. Democrats say he repeatedly voted against Canadian imports. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about breast cancer research, advocates
New attack ad takes US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s comments about breast cancer research out of context. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James are calling for a quick end to the Iran War. Both have publicly supported President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Did Jocelyn Benson ‘ignore’ laws, lose election lawsuits?
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is criticizing Democrat Jocelyn Benson for losing election-related lawsuits as secretary of state. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Would Abdul El-Sayed raise taxes to pay for Medicare for All?
Republican Mike Rogers says Medicare for All would force tax hikes. Abdul El-Sayed says it would lower total costs. Here are the facts.
