Claim: The four remaining GOP presidential candidates met in Mesa, Ariz., for another debate, and mauled a few facts. Rick Santorum claimed earmarks were done in an "open" process during his time in Congress. Mitt Romney said dispensing morning-after pills to rape victims was "entirely voluntary" for Catholic hospitals in Massachusetts. Newt Gingrich kept on claiming he balanced federal budgets that Congress approved after he resigned. The debate was carried live by CNN on Feb.
Fact-check: Fact-Mauling in Mesa - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the four remaining gop presidential candidates met in mesa, ariz., for another debate, and mauled a few facts. rick santorum claimed earmarks were done in an "open" process during his time in congress. mitt romney said dispensing morning-after pills to rape victims was "entirely voluntary" for catholic hospitals in massachusetts. newt gingrich kept on claiming he balanced federal budgets that congress approved after he resigned. the debate was carried live by cnn on feb.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brooks Jackson
Date published: 2012-02-23T05:35:12