What The Fact: Polls, Debates And Long-Shot Candidates

What The Fact: Polls, Debates And Long-Shot Candidates

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Katie and Aaron from PolitiFact discuss the importance of fact-checking during the election season, focusing on the Iowa caucuses. They highlight historical examples of low polling candidates who succeeded, such as Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. The video also covers fact-checking efforts during a recent Democratic debate, including a notable exchange between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.

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Discuss the unpredictability of Democratic primary contests as mentioned in the text. What historical examples support this claim?

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How did the fact-checking organization PolitiFact contribute to the understanding of the candidates during the debate?

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What was the memorable exchange between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders during the debate, and what fact-checking result was concluded from it?

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