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D.L. Davis is a member of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staff, and a contributor to PolitiFact Wisconsin.

Featured Statements

Mark Pocan
stated on June 30, 2020 in a tweet:

"Our country and Constitution was built on a foundational separation of church and state."

By D.L. Davis • July 17, 2020
Gwen Moore
stated on June 12, 2020 in a TV interview:

Says police unions have it “written into a contract that (officers) are not going to be accountable” for misconduct.

By D.L. Davis • July 10, 2020
Sara Meaney
stated on May 24, 2020 in a TV interview:

“Since the week ending March 14, Wisconsin actually saw a drop in tourism spending compared to last year of $1.7 billion.”

By D.L. Davis • June 12, 2020
Tammy Baldwin
stated on May 15, 2020 in a tweet:

"The Trump Administration is trying to take food assistance away from Wisconsin families when people are out of work and struggling."

By D.L. Davis • June 1, 2020
Don Pridemore
stated on April 24, 2020 in an interview:

Says Gov. Tony Evers “has never had a real job.”

By D.L. Davis • May 8, 2020
Robin Vos
stated on March 4, 2020 in an interview:

Says as Assembly Speaker he is a "constitutional officer" of Wisconsin.

By D.L. Davis • April 27, 2020
Daniel Kelly
stated on March 3, 2020 in campaign email:

Says rival Jill Karofsky wants "to disarm law abiding citizens."

By D.L. Davis • April 2, 2020
Chris Kapenga
stated on February 19, 2020 in news release:

“Car thefts (are) increasing in 8 of the 10 most populous (Wisconsin) counties.”

By D.L. Davis • March 12, 2020
Glenn Grothman
stated on January 16, 2020 in a tweet:

"In #WI, over 44,000 jobs depend on trade with Mexico and Canada."

By D.L. Davis • February 26, 2020
Tom Barrett
stated on November 20, 2019 in a public forum:

Says since he took office, the City of Milwaukee has seen the creation of 7,000 new affordable housing units.

By D.L. Davis • February 17, 2020