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National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on October 6, 2020 an ad:

When Sara Gideon “knew the truth about” sexual allegations against a state lawmaker, “she could have called for an immediate investigation, but didn’t…Gideon knew for months, using her power to cover up.”

By Tom Kertscher • October 9, 2020

Linda Sánchez
stated on July 29, 2020 a press conference:

“The average cost of child care in this country is more than what it costs to send a child to college for one year.”

By Sophie Austin • August 6, 2020

Tucker Carlson
stated on July 7, 2020 a TV segment:

“To children and the vast majority of young and middle-aged adults and the vast majority of teachers, (the coronavirus) poses virtually zero threat."

By Bill McCarthy • July 13, 2020

Lena Taylor
stated on March 14, 2019 a community meeting:

Says Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett did not want a juvenile facility in Milwaukee, "has never been to a juvenile facility," and "didn't want it to be done."

By D.L. Davis • April 2, 2019

Scott Walker
stated on September 5, 2018 a TV ad:

"A teacher watched hard-core pornography in his classroom," along with other inappropriate behavior, but Tony Evers didn't revoke the teacher's license and "the teacher is still in the classroom."

By Tom Kertscher • September 13, 2018

Fox News Channel
stated on August 19, 2018 California:

"California is proposing to legislate what drinks restaurants can serve your kids, only giving two options: milk or water."

By Chris Nichols • August 21, 2018

Ted Cruz
stated on June 11, 2018 an interview aired on "Think," produced by KERA radio in Dallas:

"There’s actually a court order that prevents keeping the kids with the parents when you put the parents in jail."

By W. Gardner Selby • June 18, 2018

Gordon Hintz
stated on November 21, 2017 an interview:

Wisconsin's Lincoln Hills youth prison has a "66 percent recidivism rate," while "states like Missouri, that have more of a regional model -- 8 percent."

By Tom Kertscher • December 6, 2017

Tom Luce
stated on November 15, 2017 testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness:

"Only 20 percent of our current graduates from Texas high schools go ahead and achieve either a national certificate or a community college degree -- or a college degree."

By W. Gardner Selby • December 5, 2017

Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 21, 2017 a digital ad:

Says Tony Evers "allowed a middle-school teacher found guilty of spreading pornographic material at school to keep teaching students."

By Tom Kertscher • September 8, 2017

Paul Ryan
stated on January 5, 2017 a press briefing:

"Obamacare has failed."

By Tom Kertscher • February 1, 2017

Caleb Rowden
stated on October 12, 2016 a YouTube video:

Democrat Stephen Webber "voted to allow sex offenders to be within 500 feet of childcare centers and playgrounds, and even voted to allow sex offenders to be coaches."

By George Ash • November 6, 2016

Donald Trump
stated on August 31, 2016 a speech:

Says "Hillary Clinton has pledged amnesty in her first 100 days, and her plan will provide Obamacare, Social Security, and Medicare for illegal immigrants, breaking the federal budget."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • September 2, 2016

Tina Rosenberg
stated on June 14, 2016 an article:

In Liberia, "a girl is more likely to be married by 18 than to know how to read."

By Kate Wilkinson • August 1, 2016

Ted Cruz
stated on May 14, 2016 his speech at the Republican Party of Texas convention:

Barack Obama issued a decree "demanding that every public school now allow grown men and boys into the little girls’ bathroom."

By Eleanor Dearman • June 26, 2016

Joyce Beatty
stated on May 25, 2016 in a press conference:

In Ohio, "each year an estimated 1,000 children become victims of human trafficking, and over 3,000 more are at risk."

By Nadia Pflaum • June 10, 2016

Austin Independent School District
stated on June 2, 2016 an advertisement spotted at the site of high school graduation ceremonies:

"Austin ISD has the highest graduation rate of every major city in Texas."

By W. Gardner Selby • June 10, 2016

U.S. Dairy Export Council
stated on May 9, 2016 a press release:

Says a WHO proposal "portrays milk and dairy products as an obstacle to a healthy start in life."

By Jon Greenberg • May 20, 2016

Edward Flynn
stated on August 27, 2015 a forum:

In Milwaukee County, juveniles arrested for car theft "get sent immediately home, because under the point system in juvenile court" on holding suspects, "a stolen car gets zero points."

By Tom Kertscher • October 19, 2015

Scott Walker
stated on July 15, 2015 an interview:

If women seeking an abortion see their ultrasound, "the odds are pretty high they're going to keep the baby."

By Tom Kertscher • July 22, 2015

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