FactCheck.org Debunks an Attack Against Crusty
Sam Rodriguez - Washington Post Columnist
On Friday the nationally recognized non-partisan fact checking group FactCheck.org looked into some of Mitt Romney's comments targeted against presidential nominee Crusty the Cat. They specifically took interest in one of Romney's comments in particular - during an interview with Fox News, Romney made the comment that "the only thing 'crusty' about him is his underwear" (commonly referred to by pundits as the 'smear campaign').
As it turns out, the accusation turned out to be entirely false. FactCheck.org determined that Crusty does in fact not even wear underwear.
"Romney's claim here is entirely false and without merit," noted Jim Bandall, coordinating supervisor at FactCheck.org.
When asked why it took them literally weeks to determine what appears to be a relatively obvious falsehood, Jim revealed just how swamped his organization is.
"Look, Crusty is really on the bottom of the list when it comes to our fact checking priorities. It's been an especially busy election season, and Mitt Romney in particular keeps us on our toes. From his constantly changing positions and policies, to his continually debunked 'facts' about welfare reform and the auto industry, we have to move fast just to keep up with the crazy."
"But despite the lost sleep, the countless hours of research, and the PTSD members of my staff is sure to endure, I do have to give Romney credit on helping the economy," Bandall said, "just keeping pace with his campaign's false and misleading statements has forced us to hire on several new employees. Heck, we might still be fact checking for months after the election is over."
Sam Rodriguez - Washington Post Columnist
As it turns out, the accusation turned out to be entirely false. FactCheck.org determined that Crusty does in fact not even wear underwear.
"Romney's claim here is entirely false and without merit," noted Jim Bandall, coordinating supervisor at FactCheck.org.
When asked why it took them literally weeks to determine what appears to be a relatively obvious falsehood, Jim revealed just how swamped his organization is.
"Look, Crusty is really on the bottom of the list when it comes to our fact checking priorities. It's been an especially busy election season, and Mitt Romney in particular keeps us on our toes. From his constantly changing positions and policies, to his continually debunked 'facts' about welfare reform and the auto industry, we have to move fast just to keep up with the crazy."
"But despite the lost sleep, the countless hours of research, and the PTSD members of my staff is sure to endure, I do have to give Romney credit on helping the economy," Bandall said, "just keeping pace with his campaign's false and misleading statements has forced us to hire on several new employees. Heck, we might still be fact checking for months after the election is over."