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Latest Fact-Checks By Vanessa Swales

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David Crowley
David Crowley
stated on May 16, 2024 Public appearance
“Under (the Biden) administration we have witnessed the fastest growth of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years.”
True
By Vanessa Swales • June 28, 2024
Brian Schimming
Brian Schimming
stated on March 6, 2024 Media call
“We’ve had 12 elections in 24 years in Wisconsin that have been decided by less than 30,000 votes.”
True
By Vanessa Swales • April 5, 2024
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on September 15, 2023 News release
Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats "rejected our (Iowa model redistricting) proposal to enact the very plan they originally endorsed."
Mostly True
By Vanessa Swales • December 22, 2023
Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
stated on April 13, 2023 Radio interview
On exceptions to Wisconsin's abortion ban
Half Flip
By Vanessa Swales • June 1, 2023
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on April 24, 2023 Public statement
Says Social Security is a “legal Ponzi scheme.”
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • May 5, 2023
Devin LeMahieu
Devin LeMahieu
stated on January 3, 2023 Senate address
"In 2010, (Wisconsin Republicans) inherited a multi-Billion dollar deficit … Today we are looking at a projected surplus approaching 7 Billion."
Mostly True
By Vanessa Swales • February 3, 2023
Jill Underly
Jill Underly
stated on October 24, 2022 News release
“Wisconsin elementary school students buck national trends in ‘National Report Card’ release.”
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • December 5, 2022
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 6, 2022 News release
“Mandela Barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth.”
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • October 20, 2022
Tim Michels
Tim Michels
stated on September 4, 2022 Twitter
Says Tony Evers is “a career politician.”
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • October 7, 2022
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on August 10, 2022 News release
Says Democratic Senate candidate Mandela Barnes “supports abolishing ICE.”
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • August 29, 2022
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on July 18, 2022 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.
Mostly True
By Vanessa Swales • August 18, 2022
Liberal Groups
Liberal Groups
stated on June 2, 2022 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."
Mostly False
By Vanessa Swales • July 12, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
Cavalier Johnson
stated on May 27, 2022 News conference
The RNC is “a $200 million economic infusion into our communities.”
Half-True
By Vanessa Swales • July 8, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
Cavalier Johnson
stated on April 9, 2022 TV interview
In a recent year, the Milwaukee Police Department "collected more guns per capita off the streets than in New York.”
True
By Vanessa Swales • May 24, 2022
Opportunity Wisconsin
Opportunity Wisconsin
stated on February 21, 2022 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."
Half-True
By Vanessa Swales • April 27, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
Cavalier Johnson
stated on January 6, 2022 TV ad
Says he led the fight to add 200 new police officers to make the City of Milwaukee safer.
Half-True
By Vanessa Swales • February 23, 2022
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on January 9, 2022 Public statement
On not seeking a third term.
Full Flop
By Vanessa Swales • January 14, 2022
Joe Volk
Joe Volk
stated on November 17, 2021 TV interview
“In Wisconsin, we have 50% of the population paying 50%, 60%, 70%, sometimes 80% for their housing.”
False
By Vanessa Swales • January 7, 2022
Empower Wisconsin
Empower Wisconsin
stated on August 17, 2021 TV ad
Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.”
False
By Vanessa Swales • September 15, 2021