[–] leahbettsisdead 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
Well when all those exaggerations are added up, there is a greater number and the result is the rating you see. From that perspective, his politifact rating makes sense. It is not weighted on severity of the lie.
It is fair for breaking the 50% line for the pants on fire rating. That is an important threshold to break when considering any poll or societal margin.