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AP FACT CHECK: Persistent distortions on migrants, economy
WASHINGTON — Some of the Democratic presidential contenders dug in their heels with unsupported rhetoric about immigration, the economy and more Wednesday night as they scrambled to stay in contention for the winnowed-down debates to come.
Several persisted in their distorted depiction of caged migrant children as a singular cruelty of President Donald Trump. Others glossed over the intricacies of complex issues, at times dismissing pointed questions as a “Republican talking point” — and not answering.
Ten candidates debated in Detroit , as did 10 the night before. After this, it becomes harder to qualify for the debates ahead and some won’t make the cut.
A look at some of their claims and how they compare with the facts: