Latest Fact-checks in Wisconsin Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Scott Walker stated on October 5, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: Since being elected in 2002, Scott Walker has "given back over $370,000 of his salary to the county." Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "A majority of Wisconsinites opposed the government takeover of health care. But Russ Feingold voted for it anyway." Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it." Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program." Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house." Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation. Rebecca Kleefisch stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "The Wisconsin Legislature raised taxes more than $5 billion in 2009." Steve Kagen stated on September 19, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Politician Reid Ribble wants to phase out Social Security, forcing Wisconsin seniors to fend for themselves." Tom Nelson stated on September 7, 2010 in a radio interview: A $300 million stimulus allocation to Wisconsin "has led to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in every corner of this state." Scott Walker stated on September 14, 2010 in a primary night victory speech: "Our county now has the fastest growing airport in America, attracting nearly 1,000 new private sector jobs." Ron Johnson stated on September 15, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Washington politicians "run Social Security like a Ponzi scheme." Tom Barrett stated on September 21, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Under Tom Barrett’s leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years." Sean Duffy stated on August 25, 2010 in a campaign news release: "Julie Lassa willingly took a hefty pay raise at a time when people throughout her district and the state were losing their jobs." Russ Feingold stated on September 14, 2010 in a TV interview and multiple other sources: "I've been outspent by my opponents every time I've run for U.S. Senate." Scott Walker stated on September 17, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Wisconsin is one of the highest taxed states in the nation." Russ Feingold stated on September 13, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Ron Johnson’s company got government loans and a grant to help expand his business Republican Governors Association stated on September 16, 2010 in a series of campaign TV ads: Tom Barrett "voted for the largest tax increase in history ... raising taxes on gas and Social Security." Julie Lassa stated on September 15, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "She created the Waste, Fraud and Mismanagement Hotline.... (that) has saved Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars." J.B. Van Hollen stated on March 18, 2010 in written testimony to a Wisconsin Senate committee: "Over 22,000 unique Internet Protocol addresses -- in Wisconsin alone -- have downloaded child pornography." Ron Johnson stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Russ Feingold "has not worked anywhere outside of politics." Citizens for a Progressive Wisconsin stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "While many of his colleagues turned down a $2,500 pay raise ... (Jeff) Plale pocketed the extra money." American Federation for Children stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "Senator Jeff Plale saved my job" -- and some 300 others at Bucyrus International. Tom Barrett stated on August 6, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Walker says he’s for lower taxes. But Milwaukee County spending has gone up by $349 million." Mark Neumann stated on September 9, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Scott Walker supported the same transportation bill he’s attacking me for. He said at the time it would save the taxpayers money. Jim Sensenbrenner stated on September 10, 2010 in a radio ad for the Scott Walker gubernatorial campaign: Like me, Scott Walker opposed the 1998 transportation bill and the $9 billion of wasteful spending. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on August 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Sean Duffy backed plan to privatize Social Security." Scott Walker stated on September 7, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Says Mark Neumann = Nancy Pelosi Daniel Mielke stated on September 7, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Close to 30% of our federal prison population consists of illegal immigrants." Mark Neumann stated on August 16, 2010 in a campaign radio ad: "My supporters aren't special interest groups in Madison and Milwaukee."
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Scott Walker stated on October 5, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: Since being elected in 2002, Scott Walker has "given back over $370,000 of his salary to the county." Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "A majority of Wisconsinites opposed the government takeover of health care. But Russ Feingold voted for it anyway." Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it." Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program." Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house." Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation. Rebecca Kleefisch stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "The Wisconsin Legislature raised taxes more than $5 billion in 2009." Steve Kagen stated on September 19, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Politician Reid Ribble wants to phase out Social Security, forcing Wisconsin seniors to fend for themselves." Tom Nelson stated on September 7, 2010 in a radio interview: A $300 million stimulus allocation to Wisconsin "has led to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in every corner of this state." Scott Walker stated on September 14, 2010 in a primary night victory speech: "Our county now has the fastest growing airport in America, attracting nearly 1,000 new private sector jobs." Ron Johnson stated on September 15, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Washington politicians "run Social Security like a Ponzi scheme." Tom Barrett stated on September 21, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Under Tom Barrett’s leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years." Sean Duffy stated on August 25, 2010 in a campaign news release: "Julie Lassa willingly took a hefty pay raise at a time when people throughout her district and the state were losing their jobs." Russ Feingold stated on September 14, 2010 in a TV interview and multiple other sources: "I've been outspent by my opponents every time I've run for U.S. Senate." Scott Walker stated on September 17, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Wisconsin is one of the highest taxed states in the nation." Russ Feingold stated on September 13, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Ron Johnson’s company got government loans and a grant to help expand his business Republican Governors Association stated on September 16, 2010 in a series of campaign TV ads: Tom Barrett "voted for the largest tax increase in history ... raising taxes on gas and Social Security." Julie Lassa stated on September 15, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "She created the Waste, Fraud and Mismanagement Hotline.... (that) has saved Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars." J.B. Van Hollen stated on March 18, 2010 in written testimony to a Wisconsin Senate committee: "Over 22,000 unique Internet Protocol addresses -- in Wisconsin alone -- have downloaded child pornography." Ron Johnson stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Russ Feingold "has not worked anywhere outside of politics." Citizens for a Progressive Wisconsin stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "While many of his colleagues turned down a $2,500 pay raise ... (Jeff) Plale pocketed the extra money." American Federation for Children stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "Senator Jeff Plale saved my job" -- and some 300 others at Bucyrus International. Tom Barrett stated on August 6, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Walker says he’s for lower taxes. But Milwaukee County spending has gone up by $349 million." Mark Neumann stated on September 9, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Scott Walker supported the same transportation bill he’s attacking me for. He said at the time it would save the taxpayers money. Jim Sensenbrenner stated on September 10, 2010 in a radio ad for the Scott Walker gubernatorial campaign: Like me, Scott Walker opposed the 1998 transportation bill and the $9 billion of wasteful spending. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on August 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Sean Duffy backed plan to privatize Social Security." Scott Walker stated on September 7, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Says Mark Neumann = Nancy Pelosi Daniel Mielke stated on September 7, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Close to 30% of our federal prison population consists of illegal immigrants." Mark Neumann stated on August 16, 2010 in a campaign radio ad: "My supporters aren't special interest groups in Madison and Milwaukee."
Scott Walker stated on October 5, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: Since being elected in 2002, Scott Walker has "given back over $370,000 of his salary to the county."
Ron Johnson stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "A majority of Wisconsinites opposed the government takeover of health care. But Russ Feingold voted for it anyway."
Scott Hassett stated on September 21, 2010 in an email to supporters: Says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen "knew about (the Ken Kratz sexting) case for nearly a year and did nothing about it."
Tom Barrett stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County
Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program."
Mark Belling stated on September 28, 2010 in a website posting and statement during his radio show: Says the Feingold garage ad "is a fake: He’s not standing in front of his house."
Tom Barrett stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation.
Rebecca Kleefisch stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "The Wisconsin Legislature raised taxes more than $5 billion in 2009."
Steve Kagen stated on September 19, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Politician Reid Ribble wants to phase out Social Security, forcing Wisconsin seniors to fend for themselves."
Tom Nelson stated on September 7, 2010 in a radio interview: A $300 million stimulus allocation to Wisconsin "has led to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in every corner of this state."
Scott Walker stated on September 14, 2010 in a primary night victory speech: "Our county now has the fastest growing airport in America, attracting nearly 1,000 new private sector jobs."
Ron Johnson stated on September 15, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Washington politicians "run Social Security like a Ponzi scheme."
Tom Barrett stated on September 21, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Under Tom Barrett’s leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years."
Sean Duffy stated on August 25, 2010 in a campaign news release: "Julie Lassa willingly took a hefty pay raise at a time when people throughout her district and the state were losing their jobs."
Russ Feingold stated on September 14, 2010 in a TV interview and multiple other sources: "I've been outspent by my opponents every time I've run for U.S. Senate."
Scott Walker stated on September 17, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Wisconsin is one of the highest taxed states in the nation."
Russ Feingold stated on September 13, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Says Ron Johnson’s company got government loans and a grant to help expand his business
Republican Governors Association stated on September 16, 2010 in a series of campaign TV ads: Tom Barrett "voted for the largest tax increase in history ... raising taxes on gas and Social Security."
Julie Lassa stated on September 15, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "She created the Waste, Fraud and Mismanagement Hotline.... (that) has saved Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars."
J.B. Van Hollen stated on March 18, 2010 in written testimony to a Wisconsin Senate committee: "Over 22,000 unique Internet Protocol addresses -- in Wisconsin alone -- have downloaded child pornography."
Ron Johnson stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Russ Feingold "has not worked anywhere outside of politics."
Citizens for a Progressive Wisconsin stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "While many of his colleagues turned down a $2,500 pay raise ... (Jeff) Plale pocketed the extra money."
American Federation for Children stated on September 10, 2010 in campaign literature distributed by an outside group: "Senator Jeff Plale saved my job" -- and some 300 others at Bucyrus International.
Tom Barrett stated on August 6, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Walker says he’s for lower taxes. But Milwaukee County spending has gone up by $349 million."
Mark Neumann stated on September 9, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: Scott Walker supported the same transportation bill he’s attacking me for. He said at the time it would save the taxpayers money.
Jim Sensenbrenner stated on September 10, 2010 in a radio ad for the Scott Walker gubernatorial campaign: Like me, Scott Walker opposed the 1998 transportation bill and the $9 billion of wasteful spending.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on August 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad: "Sean Duffy backed plan to privatize Social Security."
Scott Walker stated on September 7, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads: Says Mark Neumann = Nancy Pelosi
Daniel Mielke stated on September 7, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site: "Close to 30% of our federal prison population consists of illegal immigrants."
Mark Neumann stated on August 16, 2010 in a campaign radio ad: "My supporters aren't special interest groups in Madison and Milwaukee."
