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08/15/2015 • 01:09 AM EST

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: hyperbolesee definition - an extravagant statement or figure of speech used for effect, not intended to be taken literally.
: Characterizing Cruz's tactics as "hostage negotiations."
: hyperbolesee definition - an extravagant statement or figure of speech used for effect, not intended to be taken literally.
: Characterizing Cruz's tactics as "negotiating with hostages."
: honor by associationsee definition - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: Cruz champions military veterans, aligning himself with the honor of their service and the revered values of sacrifice and patriotism. more...
: hyperbolesee definition - an extravagant statement or figure of speech used for effect, not intended to be taken literally.
: Characterizing Cruz's tactics as holding hostages.
: proof by anecdotesee definition - making broad generalizations based on individual stories or isolated examples that support that generalization.
: Whitehouse asserts that Obamacare is a success based on positive feedback he witnessed at his local insurance exchange, while overlooking broader data that may better reflect its overall impact. more...
: false claimsee definition - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue.
: There were 1,479 Obamacare enrollments in Rhode Island, not 580.[2]
: misleading claimsee definition - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue.
: What Cruz calls "losing their health insurance" is IBM moving retirees off its company health plan into more cost-effective Obamacare plans.[3]
: half truthsee definition - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth.
: Cruz mentions UPS spousal-coverage loss, without mentioning it only affects spouses who should be able to get insurance through their employer due to coverage now being mandated for full-time employees.[4]

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PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES

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DISINFORMATION TACTICS

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SUMMARY

5 OCCURRENCES

Cruz80%
Whitehouse20%

References
1. "CMS announces major savings for Medicare beneficiaries". CMS.gov. Published: October 28, 2013.

3. "IBM to shift retirees to healthcare exchange due to rising costs". The Hill. Published: September 07, 2013.

4. "FactChecking 'Pernicious' Obamacare Claims". Politifact. Published: September 25, 2013.