Claim: In an hour-long, one-on-one interview after a self-described "shellacking" at the polls, President Barack Obama reflected on his first two years in office during an appearance on "60 Minutes." We found the president overstated his case on spending for veterans and the U.S. market share of electric car batteries. He also said U.S. workers are the world's most productive, but that's open to interpretation. He was correct, however, when he said the bank bailout will cost taxpayers less than the 1980s'
Fact-check: Obama on '60 Minutes'  - FactCheck.org
Verdict: in an hour-long, one-on-one interview after a self-described "shellacking" at the polls, president barack obama reflected on his first two years in office during an appearance on "60 minutes." we found the president overstated his case on spending for veterans and the u.s. market share of electric car batteries. he also said u.s. workers are the world's most productive, but that's open to interpretation. he was correct, however, when he said the bank bailout will cost taxpayers less than the 1980s'
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brooks Jackson
Date published: 2010-11-09T23:09:41