"The Barack Obama Truth Squad" aims to prevent the spread of false claims about the Democratic presidential nominee in Missouri, following the state's ethics laws. Several prosecutors and sheriffs joined the team that propagates the slogan "Barack Obama is a Christian who wants to cut taxes for anyone making less than $250,000 a year."KMOV: Who's afraid of the big bad truth? (September 29, 2008)
The squad evoked protests from local Republican officials, including the governor Matt Blunt, who said that the members would abuse the legal system. Some commentators added that the squad silences political criticism and violates the right for freedom of speech.KMOV: Who's afraid of the big bad truth? (September 29, 2008)
Why Americans consider Obama is a Muslim? (1 Answer)
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The majority of Americans DON'T believe that. We're basically a pretty well-informed bunch and know that that "Obama is a Muslim" thing was just a rumor ...
What is Barack Obama doing now?(1 Answer)
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Lots: http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/browse/ http://politifact.com/
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