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Latest Fact-Checks On Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on September 18, 2013 a column on the party's website:
The 2013-’15 state budget backed by Gov. Scott Walker and Republican lawmakers "left our technical colleges funded at 1989 levels."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • September 26, 2013
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on January 17, 2012 a video and multiple other instances:
Says "over 1 million signatures" were submitted in attempt to recall Gov. Scott Walker.
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 15, 2012
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 9, 2011 a news release:
Gov. Scott Walker received a $7,300 pay raise.
False
By James B. Nelson • November 15, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 1, 2011 a campaign news release:
A bill supported by Gov. Scott Walker makes it "so that drunk drivers who kill have an easier time of it."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 10, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 17, 2011 an email to party supporters:
"(U.S. Reps.) Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy and Reid Ribble are … shutting down town hall meetings, or making their constituents pay to attend them."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • September 6, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 1, 2011 a news release:
Under Gov. Scott Walker, "unemployment is increasing in Wisconsin at twice the rate it is nationally."
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • August 18, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on August 9, 2011 a television interview:
"Two elections in a row (Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus) has screwed up counting the vote"  
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • August 11, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on April 19, 2011 a news release:
Says Wisconsin state Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac, has already been recalled.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • April 22, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on March 2, 2011 a news release:
As part of efforts to rein in protesters, Republicans in Wisconsin have "bolted windows inside the Capitol shut."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • March 4, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on February 21, 2011 in a Facebook post:
The five states that outlaw collective bargaining for teachers all rank below 44th in the nation in test scores, while Wisconsin ranks 2nd.
False
By Louis Jacobson • February 23, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on December 9, 2010 a news release:
Governor-elect Scott Walker’s opposition to high-speed rail "killed 13,000 Wisconsin jobs"
Pants on Fire!
By Tom Kertscher • December 14, 2010
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 5, 2010 a news release:
Says Governor-elect Scott Walker’s choice as transition team leader "killed the release of a damaging report on Walker’s record in the days leading up to the election."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 14, 2010
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