Factcheck.org on Texas Debate

http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/clinton-obama_pillow_fight.html

The last Obama-Clinton debate drew little blood, but we noted a few factual claims that could use correcting or clarifying:

Fact Check.org on Obama/Clinton mailings in Ohio

Analysis

Hillary Clinton Feb. 23 accused Barack Obama of “using tactics that are straight out of Karl Rove’s playbook” with two attack-mail pieces that criticize her stands on trade and health care. “This is wrong, and every Democrat ought to be

Obama and Clinton ads both claim all Americans would be covered by their health plans. Clinton’s would come close from Factcheck.org

They’ve Got You Covered?

February 14, 2008

Updated: February 15, 2008

Obama and Clinton ads both claim all Americans would be covered by their health plans. Clinton’s would come close.

Summary

In television ads, Clinton’s campaign says her health care plan is the only one that will provide universal coverage, while Obama says his plan will cover all Americans, too. We find:

• Obama is being misleading