Claim: In a campaign-funded radio ad to Missouri voters, Rush Limbaugh claimed the state's lieutenant governor "banned taxpayer-funded travel for politicians" when he led the state Senate. Not really. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who is Limbaugh's friend, spearheaded a moratorium on paying travel expenses for state senators, not all "politicians." The ban affected only out-of-state travel and failed to affect taxpayer-funded travel within Missouri, which is a far greater cost. Furthermore, the ban expired after one year.
Fact-check: Rush's Ruse in Missouri - FactCheck.org
Verdict: in a campaign-funded radio ad to missouri voters, rush limbaugh claimed the state's lieutenant governor "banned taxpayer-funded travel for politicians" when he led the state senate. not really. lt. gov. peter kinder, who is limbaugh's friend, spearheaded a moratorium on paying travel expenses for state senators, not all "politicians." the ban affected only out-of-state travel and failed to affect taxpayer-funded travel within missouri, which is a far greater cost. furthermore, the ban expired after one year.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Ben Finley
Date published: 2012-08-09T21:18:44