“McCain was a bit off the mark when he said Obama did not repudiate the remarks of Democratic Rep. John Lewis. Obama did release a statement that said he ‘did not believe’ McCain ‘or his policy criticism is in any way comparable to George Wallace or his segregationist policies.’” [FactCheck.org, 10/15/08: http://wire.factcheck.org/2008/10/15/john-lewis-and-the-news/]
“McCain has claimed yet again that Sen. Obama ‘voted twice for a budget resolution to increase taxes on individuals making $42,000 a year.’ As we’ve reported, a single taxpayer making more than $41,500 would have seen a tax increase, but a couple filing jointly would have seen no increase unless they made at least $83,000, [...]
John McCain talked a lot about ‘Joe the plumber’ during the third presidential debate, saying Joe is an example of a small business owner who would not do well under Barack Obama’s policies…But generally, Obama does not fine ’small businesses.’ They are specifically exempt. We rate McCain’s claim False.” [Politifact, 10/15/08: http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/802/]