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Obama 'Razor's Edge' Warning Rated: What Checks Out
Obama told donors midterm races are extremely close while fundraising and cutting ads; technically accurate but financially motivated.
On air: Gloria Vance and Dr. Nina Byte on The Bonk-o-MeterPublished
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAs we told you earlier, per ABC News, Barack Obama is ramping up his midterm push, raising money, cutting ads and hitting the trail.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe claim: races are 'on the razor's edge.'
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorABC reports he told donors the races are extremely close. That is the claim, and that is what was reported.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNothing new has surfaced since this morning.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAlso, a fundraising pitch saying the race is close is like a bakery saying the donuts are fresh. Technically plausible, financially motivated.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have heard closer races called in embassies I was asked to leave. Rating, with ceremony: Mildly Bonkers. Reported accurately, spun enthusiastically.
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