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PolitiFact | Bill Clinton's night at the Democratic convention
Former President Bill Clinton received a hero's welcome on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, where he spoke issue by issue to try to make the case for President Barack Obama's re-election.
Clinton claimed a victory of sorts comparing job gains under Democratic presidents vs. Republicans. "Since 1961 our private economy produced 66 million private-sector jobs. So what's the jobs score? Republicans 24 million, Democrats 42 million," Clinton said.
We dug into those numbers and found his statement is True.
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Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: True | Details
The stimulus program "cut taxes for 95 percent of the American people."
Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Half-True | Details
"Since 1961
our private economy has produced 66 million private-sector jobs. So what's the jobs score? Republicans 24 million, Democrats 42 (million)."
Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: True | Details
Mitt Romney said we should let foreclosures "hit the bottom."
Kamala Harris, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Half-True | Details
Women "receive only 77 cents for every dollar a man earns."
Diana DeGette, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Mostly True | Details
When it comes to jobless workers, "Mitt Romney says he likes to fire people."
Jack Markell, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: False | Details
President Obama "funneled" $716 billion out of Medicare "at the expense of the elderly."
Paul Ryan, Wednesday, August 29th, 2012.
Ruling: Mostly False | Details
"Under Obamas plan (for welfare), you wouldnt have to work and wouldnt have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check."
Mitt Romney, Monday, August 6th, 2012.
Former President Bill Clinton received a hero's welcome on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, where he spoke issue by issue to try to make the case for President Barack Obama's re-election.
Clinton claimed a victory of sorts comparing job gains under Democratic presidents vs. Republicans. "Since 1961 our private economy produced 66 million private-sector jobs. So what's the jobs score? Republicans 24 million, Democrats 42 million," Clinton said.
We dug into those numbers and found his statement is True.
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Related rulings:
Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: True | Details
Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Half-True | Details
Bill Clinton, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: True | Details
Kamala Harris, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Half-True | Details
Diana DeGette, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: Mostly True | Details
Jack Markell, Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.
Ruling: False | Details
Paul Ryan, Wednesday, August 29th, 2012.
Ruling: Mostly False | Details
Mitt Romney, Monday, August 6th, 2012.