Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan
The New York Times's headline. Reported by The New York Times, The New York Times Politics, CBS News.
What the sources say, in brief
The New York Times reported that Senate nominees in Georgia, Maine and Michigan have attacked rivals' records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy, as control of Congress hangs in the balance. CBS News reported that Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia will take the debate stage for the first time on Thursday night. The sources do not disagree on the outcome. The available excerpts do not provide details of specific claims, the candidates involved, or what the fact-checks found.
Key points
- The New York Times said nominees have attacked rivals' records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy.
- The New York Times said control of Congress is hanging in the balance.
- CBS News said Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia will debate for the first time on Thursday night.
What we know
- The New York Times reported that Senate nominees have attacked rivals' records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy.
- CBS News reported that Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia will take the debate stage for the first time on Thursday night.
What happens next
- CBS News reported that Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia will take the debate stage on Thursday night.
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Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan. The New York Times reported that Senate nominees in Georgia, Maine and Michigan have attacked rivals' records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy, as control of Congress hangs in the balance. CBS News reported that Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia will take the debate stage for the first time on Thursday night. The sources do not disagree on the outcome. The available excerpts do not provide details of specific claims, the candidates involved, or what the fact-checks found. Covered by 3 publications. The New York Times: Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan. The New York Times Politics: Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan. CBS News: Recapping fiery Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times United States Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times Politics United States Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- CBS News United States Recapping fiery Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan Candidates for the U.S. Senate are cooling off after a pair of heated debates in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday night. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Aaron Navarro break down the key takeaways. 9 Oct · Tier 3
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