A Southfield Super PAC releases an irresponsible ad accusing Republican candidate for governor Bill Schuette of failing to act on the behalf of victims of water contamination. In fact, he has sued on their behalf.
Michigan Fact Squad
Bridge Michigan’s Fact Squad scrutinizes truthfulness of ads, statements and social media of political candidates for the Nov. 3 election.
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Truth Squad | Bill Schuette goes low, accusing Whitmer of terror sympathy
Why talk about Michigan potholes when you can attack your opponent about Middle East terrorism? Bill Schuette goes for the jugular, and earns a misleading rating from Truth Squad
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As elections loom, Bridge is changing its approach to Michigan Truth Squad
Truth Squad is simplifying how its rates the accuracy of political ads and rhetoric, while making it easier to alert voters to statements that may be technically factual but misleading
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Truth Squad | A video attacks Michigan redistricting proposal
An animated video by the Michigan Freedom Fund conveys a dire future of one-party Democratic rule if the Voters Not Politicians ballot proposal becomes law.
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Truth Squad | Michigan Democratic Party attacks Bill Schuette on health care
Schuette says he wants to preserve insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Yet as Attorney General, the gubernatorial candidate joined suits to block Obamacare, which protects those with pre-existing conditions.
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Michigan Truth Squad | Brian Calley misses on Bill Schuette off-duty swipe
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s official office calendar has plenty of blank spaces. Does this mean he wasn’t doing his job? Brian Calley suggests that’s exactly what it means.
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Truth Squad: Gretchen Whitmer says El-Sayed takes money from corporate execs
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer turned the tables on opponent Abdul El-Sayed during the candidates’ last debate. Was her claim valid?
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Truth Squad: Bill Schuette’s ‘push’ for 1,000 new Michigan cops
Bill Schuette, the Michigan attorney general and Republican candidate for governor talks tough on crime. Does the public record back it up?
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Truth Squad: Abdul El-Sayed says rival Gretchen Whitmer opens door to ‘dark money’
Group buying ads featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer accepted money from organizations that don’t have to disclose their donors, campaign finance experts say.
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Truth Squad | Gretchen Whitmer says she’s fought two governors on school aid
The Michigan Democratic candidate for governor has been a strong voice for a well-funded public education system in Michigan. We check her voting record.