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Featured Statements

Jill Underly
stated on October 24, 2022 in News release:

“Wisconsin elementary school students buck national trends in ‘National Report Card’ release.”

By Vanessa Swales • December 5, 2022
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 6, 2022 in News release:

“Mandela Barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth.”

By Vanessa Swales • October 20, 2022
Tim Michels
stated on September 4, 2022 in Twitter:

Says Tony Evers is “a career politician.”

By Vanessa Swales • October 7, 2022
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on August 10, 2022 in News release:

Says Democratic Senate candidate Mandela Barnes “supports abolishing ICE.”

By Vanessa Swales • August 29, 2022
Glenn Grothman
stated on July 18, 2022 in Twitter:

"With three months remaining in the Fiscal Year, (the border patrol) has already encountered more illegal immigrants along the Southwest border" than in any previous fiscal year.

By Vanessa Swales • August 18, 2022
Liberal Groups
stated on June 2, 2022 in Public statement:

"Milwaukee’s hotels and restaurants are already filled during the summer. The RNC convention will simply replace those who normally visit our city."

By Vanessa Swales • July 12, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on May 27, 2022 in News conference:

The RNC is “a $200 million economic infusion into our communities.”

By Vanessa Swales • July 8, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on April 9, 2022 in TV interview:

In a recent year, the Milwaukee Police Department "collected more guns per capita off the streets than in New York.”

By Vanessa Swales • May 24, 2022
Opportunity Wisconsin
stated on February 21, 2022 in YouTube ad:

"Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family's business … Then he cashed out of the company for $5 million … (he has) doubled his wealth since taking office."

By Vanessa Swales • April 27, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on January 6, 2022 in TV ad:

Says he led the fight to add 200 new police officers to make the City of Milwaukee safer.

By Vanessa Swales • February 23, 2022