Tag Archives: FactCheck.org

Ask Dr. Ads: What’s Up With The Obamacare ‘Brosurance’ Ads?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Well the Doc opened up the old mailbag today and here’s what poured out. Dear Dr. Ads, There’s no question the Obamacare national rollout has been a disaster. But the state healthcare exchanges have done much better. Except for the Brosurance campaign in Colorado. Representative … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Affordable Care Act, Ask Dr. Ads, brosurance, Colorado, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Denver Post, disaster, FactCheck.org, Kathleen Sebelius, Keg Stand Obamacare Ads, national rollout, ObamaCare, ProgressNow Colorado Education, state healthcare exchanges | Leave a comment

Weekly Standard: Factchecking The Factcheckers

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The hardworking staff freely admits that we’ve often relied on sites such as FactCheck.org, PolitiFact.com, and the Washington Post’s Fact Checker to question the campaign ads currently swarming the TV airwaves like gnats at a summer barbecue. But we also … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fact Checker, FactCheck.org, Mark hemingway, Obama gutted welfare reform, Politifact.com, Washington Post, Weekly Standard | 2 Comments

Let The $4 Billion . . . Or $6 Billion . . . Or $9.8 Billion Rumpus Begin! (GOP Dollar-For-Dollar Edition)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

So the Obama campaign is spending $25 million on advertising this month? Well so is the GOP! From Politico’s Playbook: GAME ON — [Wednesday] Crossroads GPS launches a staggering $25 million ad blitz today, matching. dollar-for-dollar, the big ad buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged $25 million, Barack Obama, Crossroads GPS, Distort-o-Meter, Fact Checker, FactCheck.org, Obama's Promise, Politico Playbook, Politifact.com | Leave a comment

Elizabeth Warren & Bob McDonnell Are An Item

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Once around the (voting) bloc, James, and don’t spare the horses. Item: Elizabeth Warren Isn’t Kidding (Ever) New spot from presumptive (but not taking anything for granted) Democratic Senate nominee Elizabeth Warren (D-Pledge Edge?). Transcript: I grew up in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ABC News, American Future Fund, Barack Obama, Bob McDonnell, Elizabeth Warren, FactCheck.org, General Services Administration, Joad family, Oklahoma, Politico Morning Score, Scott Brown, Solyndra, transvaginal, transVirginial, ultrasound | Leave a comment

Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Department Of Corrections Edition)

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday the hardworking staff noted the American Crossroads ad claiming that Barack Obama has abandoned his promises not to raise taxes. Factcheck.org says, not so fast. An American Crossroads TV ad claims Obama’s position on taxes is “different” than it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Crossroads, Barack Obama, FactCheck.org, jobs bill | Leave a comment

Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Boston SEIU-Turn Edition)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

All politics is local? Sorry, Tip – nowadays all politics is vocal. Case in point: the Boston chapter of the Service Employees International Union, which has recently jumped into the 2012 campaign adstravaganza. From Thursday’s Boston Globe: Union dives into … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all politics is vocal, Boston Globe, FactCheck.org, MassUniting, SEIU-Turn, Service Employees International Union | 5 Comments