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Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 1, 2018 in a radio ad:

Claims that Democratic candidate for governor Matt Flynn "told one child predator to ‘wait and see,’ when he should have turned him in to authorities."

By Ahmed Elbenni • August 10, 2018
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 1, 2018 in a news release:

Says Mahlon Mitchell "received a massive raise on the backs of hard-working firefighters and turned the union into his own personal political slush fund."

By D.L. Davis • August 9, 2018
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 1, 2018 in a radio ad:

Says Tony Evers "didn't revoke the license of a teacher caught spreading pornography and commenting on the bodies of middle-school girls."

By Tom Kertscher • August 6, 2018
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on October 14, 2016 in a radio ad:

Says Russ Feingold "formed his own political group to pay himself and his staff millions."

By Eric Litke • November 3, 2016
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on October 7, 2013 in a web post:

Says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke "has proven on the Madison Board of Education" that she supports raising taxes and spending.

By Tom Kertscher • October 10, 2013