MI Rep. Maddock, who peddled lies about election fraud and COVID-19, wants to fine fact-checkers

[Nevilledog]

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“Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock, who has repeatedly spread lies about election fraud and falsely said COVID-19 “is less lethal than the flu,” wants to make it harder for fact-checkers to challenge unsubstantiated claims by politicians.” #FactsMatter

Rep. Maddock, who peddled lies about election fraud and COVID-19, wants to fine fact-checkers
Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock, who has repeatedly spread lies about election fraud and falsely said COVID-19 “is less lethal than the flu,” wants to...
metrotimes.com
2:01 PM · May 17, 2021

https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2021/05/12/rep-maddock-who-peddled-lies-about-election-fraud-and-covid-19-wants-to-fine-fact-checkers

Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock, who has repeatedly spread lies about election fraud and falsely said COVID-19 “is less lethal than the flu,” wants to make it harder for fact-checkers to challenge unsubstantiated claims by politicians.

Maddock, R-Milford, introduced a bill Tuesday that would require “fact-checkers” to register with the state and subject them to fines and lawsuits for "any wrongful conduct that is a violation of the laws of this state."

Maddock and his wife, Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, have lambasted fact-checkers for calling out false claims about election fraud and COVID-19.

“Who are these Fact Checkers? We’re going to find out,” Maddock posted on Facebook last week. “My legislation will put Fact Checkers on notice: don't be wrong, don't be sloppy, and you better be right.”

The Fact Checkers Registration Act defines fact checkers as people who publish print or online articles in Michigan, are paid by a fact-checking organization, and are members of the "International Fact Check Network,” a unit of Poynter Institute.

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[SergeStorms]

1. Ya'll know how to stop the fact checkers?

STOP FUCKING LYING!

Assholes!

[SleeplessinSoCal]

2. can we please beat this guy at the ballot box?

I know Michigan is a hotbed of misogynistic a-holes, but their time ought to be up by 11/22. Can we get a really good slate of candidates?

[FakeNoose]

3. There's a punchable face

I'd say that face was made for mask-wearing.

[Solly Mack]

4. The leave me alone and let me lie cry of the lying liars who tell lies.