Claim: Why do politicians often exaggerate, when the truth would serve just as well? Rick Santorum had us asking that question of ourselves again when he made several puffed-up claims on "Fox News Sunday." Arguing that a come-from-behind win is still possible in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Santorum said Kansas had been "down almost 20 points in the first half" before beating Ohio State the night before in an NCAA Final Four basketball game.
Fact-check: Santorum's Exaggerations - FactCheck.org
Verdict: why do politicians often exaggerate, when the truth would serve just as well? rick santorum had us asking that question of ourselves again when he made several puffed-up claims on "fox news sunday." arguing that a come-from-behind win is still possible in the race for the republican presidential nomination, santorum said kansas had been "down almost 20 points in the first half" before beating ohio state the night before in an ncaa final four basketball game.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brooks Jackson
Date published: 2012-04-02T22:12:05