The biggest Pinocchios of 2014

◼ It’s time for our annual round-up of the biggest Pinocchios of the year. - Glenn Kessler/Washington Post

In compiling this list, which has no particular order, we primarily focused on claims that had earned four Pinocchios during the year. We also tried to focus on issues of broad interest, such as terrorism, health care and the size of government. To keep it simple, we have shortened the quotes in the headlines. To read the full column, click on the link embedded in the quote.

◼ “I didn’t call the Islamic State a ‘JV’ team”
◼ “Republicans have filibustered 500 pieces of legislation”

(Before anyone asks, Obama’s “if you want to keep your plan” was on last year’s list.)