Latest False Fact-checks in Oregon Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Amanda Fritz stated on April 19, 2012 in campaign material : Says she is "saving ratepayers $6 million/year." Charlie Hales stated on March 28, 2012 in campaign material : Says "I worked with our Mayor and other commissioners to help save the school year when a budget crisis in Salem threatened to cut four weeks of the school year," including negotiating with teachers to work for free. Rod Monroe stated on March 1, 2012 in a floor speech.: Says "the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S. (for) women under 50 is being killed by their spouse or domestic partner." Ken Allen stated on February 16, 2012 in a guest column: "We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor." Oregon Republican Party stated on January 13, 2012 in a campaign mailer: Rob Cornilles has been endorsed by 20 local mayors, including Independent, Democratic and Republican. Suzanne Bonamici stated on January 10, 2012 in a debate: "I also voted 98 percent of the time with Republicans in the Oregon Legislature." Suzanne Bonamici stated on November 27, 2011 in in a debate: I differed with my party on business legislation, on consumer protection, and on free trade agreements. Rob Cornilles stated on November 9, 2011 in a speech.: Says Suzanne Bonamici "supports the $500 billion cut to Medicare passed last year." Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 31, 2011 in a newsletter: Says "the City of Portland alone has 84 public relation representatives on payroll which cost taxpayers over $6.2 million (a year)." Ann Lininger stated on October 22, 2011 in in campaign literature : Says Measure 3-386 will cost a fortune for elections while Measure 3-388 will cost less. Eileen Brady stated on September 8, 2011 in in a speech: Says "Many people I’ve talked to are angry that because of City Hall inaction we may have to spend a needless $500 million to cover and treat our pure drinking water." Brad Avakian stated on September 12, 2011 in a radio interview: Says "We do about 300 investigations a year into housing discrimination and in recent years have put about $150,000 of damages into the pockets of individuals who have been treated unfairly." Ted Piccolo stated on September 14, 2011 in an online comment: Says that three of these five Republicans -- Ben Westlund, Rob Patridge, Max Williams, Lane Shetterly, Lynn Lundquist -- later became Democrats. Dennis Richardson stated on June 30, 2011 in a press briefing: Says Oregon state employees received a "catch-up" pay raise in 1981 -- just two years after they agreed not to take a raise in exchange for a retirement benefit. National Republican Congressional Committee stated on May 18, 2011 in a press release: "As the Democrats finally maxed out their government spending credit card Monday, Kurt Schrader continued to stand with his party leaders in failing to offer any viable long-term solution." Sam Adams stated on May 18, 2011 in a City Council meeting: The city’s 30 percent set aside for affordable housing in urban renewal areas is calculated citywide -- not district by district John Lee stated on May 17, 2011 in May 17 election voters pamphlet: The study that states that more than 70 percent of the traffic on the Sellwood Bridge is to/from Clackamas County has been thoroughly debunked by The Oregonian. Victoria Taft stated on April 25, 2011 in a tweet: "A $250 fine if you're caught with a plastic bag coming out of a store. Plastic bag police anyone?" Our Oregon stated on April 6, 2011 in a political ad: (Dennis) Richardson wants to make drastic cuts to services we depend on: schools, home care for seniors, even public safety -- all so Richardson can keep more than $440 million in unspent funds for his political priorities." Mark Hass stated on March 30, 2011 in in a press release: "For every one ESD superintendent position, we can pay for three speech pathologists, or three special needs instructors, or three classroom teachers." Dennis Richardson stated on March 4, 2011 in a newsletter: "Oregon is the only state out of the 50 states in the USA that continues to pay 100% of the medical benefits for its employees and their families." Mark Daniels stated on February 8, 2011 in a legislative hearing: A 5-cent charge on paper bags is a tax. Victoria Taft stated on December 22, 2010 in a website posting: Portland spent nearly $1 million in federal stimulus money to install bike path signs where they already existed. Lars Larson stated on November 21, 2010 in a website posting: Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving. Beaverton stated on November 23, 2010 in a press release: Beaverton "enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities." Beaverton stated on November 17, 2010 in a press release: Last year, Beaverton School District had the highest number of homeless students ever recorded in Oregon. Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined. Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school. Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008." Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays.
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Amanda Fritz stated on April 19, 2012 in campaign material : Says she is "saving ratepayers $6 million/year." Charlie Hales stated on March 28, 2012 in campaign material : Says "I worked with our Mayor and other commissioners to help save the school year when a budget crisis in Salem threatened to cut four weeks of the school year," including negotiating with teachers to work for free. Rod Monroe stated on March 1, 2012 in a floor speech.: Says "the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S. (for) women under 50 is being killed by their spouse or domestic partner." Ken Allen stated on February 16, 2012 in a guest column: "We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor." Oregon Republican Party stated on January 13, 2012 in a campaign mailer: Rob Cornilles has been endorsed by 20 local mayors, including Independent, Democratic and Republican. Suzanne Bonamici stated on January 10, 2012 in a debate: "I also voted 98 percent of the time with Republicans in the Oregon Legislature." Suzanne Bonamici stated on November 27, 2011 in in a debate: I differed with my party on business legislation, on consumer protection, and on free trade agreements. Rob Cornilles stated on November 9, 2011 in a speech.: Says Suzanne Bonamici "supports the $500 billion cut to Medicare passed last year." Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 31, 2011 in a newsletter: Says "the City of Portland alone has 84 public relation representatives on payroll which cost taxpayers over $6.2 million (a year)." Ann Lininger stated on October 22, 2011 in in campaign literature : Says Measure 3-386 will cost a fortune for elections while Measure 3-388 will cost less. Eileen Brady stated on September 8, 2011 in in a speech: Says "Many people I’ve talked to are angry that because of City Hall inaction we may have to spend a needless $500 million to cover and treat our pure drinking water." Brad Avakian stated on September 12, 2011 in a radio interview: Says "We do about 300 investigations a year into housing discrimination and in recent years have put about $150,000 of damages into the pockets of individuals who have been treated unfairly." Ted Piccolo stated on September 14, 2011 in an online comment: Says that three of these five Republicans -- Ben Westlund, Rob Patridge, Max Williams, Lane Shetterly, Lynn Lundquist -- later became Democrats. Dennis Richardson stated on June 30, 2011 in a press briefing: Says Oregon state employees received a "catch-up" pay raise in 1981 -- just two years after they agreed not to take a raise in exchange for a retirement benefit. National Republican Congressional Committee stated on May 18, 2011 in a press release: "As the Democrats finally maxed out their government spending credit card Monday, Kurt Schrader continued to stand with his party leaders in failing to offer any viable long-term solution." Sam Adams stated on May 18, 2011 in a City Council meeting: The city’s 30 percent set aside for affordable housing in urban renewal areas is calculated citywide -- not district by district John Lee stated on May 17, 2011 in May 17 election voters pamphlet: The study that states that more than 70 percent of the traffic on the Sellwood Bridge is to/from Clackamas County has been thoroughly debunked by The Oregonian. Victoria Taft stated on April 25, 2011 in a tweet: "A $250 fine if you're caught with a plastic bag coming out of a store. Plastic bag police anyone?" Our Oregon stated on April 6, 2011 in a political ad: (Dennis) Richardson wants to make drastic cuts to services we depend on: schools, home care for seniors, even public safety -- all so Richardson can keep more than $440 million in unspent funds for his political priorities." Mark Hass stated on March 30, 2011 in in a press release: "For every one ESD superintendent position, we can pay for three speech pathologists, or three special needs instructors, or three classroom teachers." Dennis Richardson stated on March 4, 2011 in a newsletter: "Oregon is the only state out of the 50 states in the USA that continues to pay 100% of the medical benefits for its employees and their families." Mark Daniels stated on February 8, 2011 in a legislative hearing: A 5-cent charge on paper bags is a tax. Victoria Taft stated on December 22, 2010 in a website posting: Portland spent nearly $1 million in federal stimulus money to install bike path signs where they already existed. Lars Larson stated on November 21, 2010 in a website posting: Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving. Beaverton stated on November 23, 2010 in a press release: Beaverton "enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities." Beaverton stated on November 17, 2010 in a press release: Last year, Beaverton School District had the highest number of homeless students ever recorded in Oregon. Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined. Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school. Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008." Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays.
Amanda Fritz stated on April 19, 2012 in campaign material : Says she is "saving ratepayers $6 million/year."
Charlie Hales stated on March 28, 2012 in campaign material : Says "I worked with our Mayor and other commissioners to help save the school year when a budget crisis in Salem threatened to cut four weeks of the school year," including negotiating with teachers to work for free.
Rod Monroe stated on March 1, 2012 in a floor speech.: Says "the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S. (for) women under 50 is being killed by their spouse or domestic partner."
Ken Allen stated on February 16, 2012 in a guest column: "We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor."
Oregon Republican Party stated on January 13, 2012 in a campaign mailer: Rob Cornilles has been endorsed by 20 local mayors, including Independent, Democratic and Republican.
Suzanne Bonamici stated on January 10, 2012 in a debate: "I also voted 98 percent of the time with Republicans in the Oregon Legislature."
Suzanne Bonamici stated on November 27, 2011 in in a debate: I differed with my party on business legislation, on consumer protection, and on free trade agreements.
Rob Cornilles stated on November 9, 2011 in a speech.: Says Suzanne Bonamici "supports the $500 billion cut to Medicare passed last year."
Taxpayer Association of Oregon stated on October 31, 2011 in a newsletter: Says "the City of Portland alone has 84 public relation representatives on payroll which cost taxpayers over $6.2 million (a year)."
Ann Lininger stated on October 22, 2011 in in campaign literature : Says Measure 3-386 will cost a fortune for elections while Measure 3-388 will cost less.
Eileen Brady stated on September 8, 2011 in in a speech: Says "Many people I’ve talked to are angry that because of City Hall inaction we may have to spend a needless $500 million to cover and treat our pure drinking water."
Brad Avakian stated on September 12, 2011 in a radio interview: Says "We do about 300 investigations a year into housing discrimination and in recent years have put about $150,000 of damages into the pockets of individuals who have been treated unfairly."
Ted Piccolo stated on September 14, 2011 in an online comment: Says that three of these five Republicans -- Ben Westlund, Rob Patridge, Max Williams, Lane Shetterly, Lynn Lundquist -- later became Democrats.
Dennis Richardson stated on June 30, 2011 in a press briefing: Says Oregon state employees received a "catch-up" pay raise in 1981 -- just two years after they agreed not to take a raise in exchange for a retirement benefit.
National Republican Congressional Committee stated on May 18, 2011 in a press release: "As the Democrats finally maxed out their government spending credit card Monday, Kurt Schrader continued to stand with his party leaders in failing to offer any viable long-term solution."
Sam Adams stated on May 18, 2011 in a City Council meeting: The city’s 30 percent set aside for affordable housing in urban renewal areas is calculated citywide -- not district by district
John Lee stated on May 17, 2011 in May 17 election voters pamphlet: The study that states that more than 70 percent of the traffic on the Sellwood Bridge is to/from Clackamas County has been thoroughly debunked by The Oregonian.
Victoria Taft stated on April 25, 2011 in a tweet: "A $250 fine if you're caught with a plastic bag coming out of a store. Plastic bag police anyone?"
Our Oregon stated on April 6, 2011 in a political ad: (Dennis) Richardson wants to make drastic cuts to services we depend on: schools, home care for seniors, even public safety -- all so Richardson can keep more than $440 million in unspent funds for his political priorities."
Mark Hass stated on March 30, 2011 in in a press release: "For every one ESD superintendent position, we can pay for three speech pathologists, or three special needs instructors, or three classroom teachers."
Dennis Richardson stated on March 4, 2011 in a newsletter: "Oregon is the only state out of the 50 states in the USA that continues to pay 100% of the medical benefits for its employees and their families."
Mark Daniels stated on February 8, 2011 in a legislative hearing: A 5-cent charge on paper bags is a tax.
Victoria Taft stated on December 22, 2010 in a website posting: Portland spent nearly $1 million in federal stimulus money to install bike path signs where they already existed.
Lars Larson stated on November 21, 2010 in a website posting: Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving.
Beaverton stated on November 23, 2010 in a press release: Beaverton "enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities."
Beaverton stated on November 17, 2010 in a press release: Last year, Beaverton School District had the highest number of homeless students ever recorded in Oregon.
Portland Community College stated on November 8, 2010 in the college's website: Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined.
Safe Routes to Schools stated on November 10, 2010 in a mailer: Half of children struck by cars near schools are hit by parents driving children to school.
Democratic Party of Oregon stated on November 2, 2010 in a doorknob flier: "In fact, 85 percent of Oregonians voted in 2008."
Basic Rights Oregon stated on October 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says Republican candidates in Oregon are "advocating violence" against gays.