AP FACT CHECK: Clinton, Sanders revise history in Dem debate – IOTW Report

AP FACT CHECK: Clinton, Sanders revise history in Dem debate

Hillary Clinton revised history in the Democratic debate when insisting she’s not a flip-flopper on a trade deal she promoted as secretary of state but turned against as a presidential candidate.

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Bernie Sanders overstated the share of wealth being taken by the richest Americans, a subject that goes to the core of his campaign.

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A look at some of the claims in the debate among Democratic rivals Tuesday night and how they compare with the facts:

CLINTON on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “I did say, I hoped it would be the gold standard”‘ of trade agreements.

THE FACTS: Clinton did not say anything about mere hope in her speeches around the world in support of the trade deal. She roundly endorsed the deal taking shape.

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