Fact Checking the Fox News-WSJ debate in South CarolinaWashington Post (blog)“The fact is that more people have been put on food stamps by Barack Obama than any president in American history.” — Gingrich We have examined this issue before, giving Gingrich a Pinocchio for this statement. This is an example …
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