“McCain just mispoke in accusing Democratic running mate of wanting to divide Iraq into ‘three countries.’ Biden did propose a plan in 2006 to decentralize power in Iraq by giving control of a major region each to the Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis. But his plan would maintain Iraq as a single country.” [Washington Post, 10/15/08: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2008/10/final_presidential_debate.html]
“McCain exaggerated the closeness of the relationship between Obama and former Weather Underground founder Bill Ayers in claiming that his rival had ‘launched his political career’ in Ayers’ living room. It is true that Obama attended a coffee meeting at Ayers’ home after he announced his intention to run for the state senate in September [...]
“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, [...]