Claim: Scores of readers have written in asking why Sen. John McCain had said several times during the debate that his running mate, Sarah Palin, knew about autism. McCain: And, by the way, she also understands special-needs families. She understands that autism is on the rise, that we've got to find out what's causing it, and we've got to reach out to these families, and help them, and give them the help they need as they raise these very special needs children.
Fact-check: Autism and Down Syndrome - FactCheck.org
Verdict: scores of readers have written in asking why sen. john mccain had said several times during the debate that his running mate, sarah palin, knew about autism. mccain: and, by the way, she also understands special-needs families. she understands that autism is on the rise, that we've got to find out what's causing it, and we've got to reach out to these families, and help them, and give them the help they need as they raise these very special needs children.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jess Henig
Date published: 2008-10-18T19:26:18