With the proliferation of information and communication technologies, Americans today are bombarded with information on a 24/7 basis. On the positive side, interested voters have access to unprecedented amounts on information on the candidates and the issues. On the negative side, voters are also subjected to a great deal of misinformation. Well-informed voters must develop the ability to critically analyze the nonstop flow of "news," both legitimate and bogus.
Fortunately, many organizations regularly fact-check the claims and assertions of the various candidates and political machines. The links below will take you to respected fact-checking sites.