Here’s a new feature PolitiFact is apparently rolling out for the 2016 campaign cycle: the fact-checking of predictions, or at least those made by GOP candidates. Today, for example, PolitiFact rated as “false” Sen. Marco Rubio’s assertion made Sunday morning on “Face the Nation” that cap-and-trade “would have a devastating impact on our economy.”
Rubio: "(cap-and-trade) would have a devastating impact on our economy." Not so. http://t.co/C8FiB4ezy9 pic.twitter.com/v9ZG0C77hS
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) April 23, 2015
Rubio’s crime? Telling his host that “I can tell you with certainty” the economic effect of cap-and-trade. “Based on the evidence, Rubio can’t be certain about the potential impact of cap and trade,” PolitiFact concludes. He might very well be right — but he can’t be certain.
@PolitiFact The reason you gave was because he said, "certain." Yet, you don't tweet it out. Now I have to fact check the fact checkers?
— The Will To Win (@TWTWsports) April 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/Mattfobrien/status/591384798972792833
@PolitiFact this seems outside the scope of your expertise
— Michael Proppe (@mikeproppe) April 23, 2015
@PolitiFact you're making a totally subjective judgement. We know this area well and Rubio is closer to right than you are.
— scott bennett (@mscottb1948) April 23, 2015
@PolitiFact @IamTheWindowMan The "Fact" part of "PoltiFact" may need to be changed to "Spin" = "PoltiSpin".
— Middlepeople – David (@dmc2et) April 23, 2015
@PolitiFact PolitOpinion?
— Dana Watts (@dwatts26726) April 24, 2015
@PolitiFact You partisan phonies. You can tell the future? What a bunch of weasels you people are.
— mediapostate (@mediapostate) April 23, 2015
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You realize why this is completely stupid, right?
— Arthur Boreman Once Held His Breath for 30 Seconds (@ArthurBoreman) April 23, 2015
@PolitiFact Wow. You guys aren't even pretending anymore, are you.
— John Rabe (@johnrabe) April 23, 2015
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@PolitiFact Congratulations on your new home at Media Matters.
— Just John (@jermsguy) April 23, 2015
@PolitiFact seriously, have you just arrived in your time machine back from the future?
— “Bob” The Emotional Support Hamster (@bob_emotional) April 24, 2015
.@PolitiFact You idiots do know time only travels in one direction yes? You can NOT "fact check" the future YES?
— Ghost of Your Late Great Turkey (@TGrtStnsGst) April 24, 2015
@PolitiFact Partisan much, Politihack?
— Grant Dunwoody (@tremlo3) April 24, 2015
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@PolitiFact Seriously?
— Proud Deplorable (@HKirsh1) April 24, 2015