Latest Fact-Checks By Dave Umhoefer

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One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on November 9, 2010 in a news release :
In his first meeting with University of Wisconsin System officials, Republican Governor elect Scott Walker told them to prepare for cuts.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 18, 2010
Jim Bohl
Jim Bohl
stated on November 3, 2010 in a news release:
Sewer backups into basements caused the "vast majority of the damage to homes and buildings" in Milwaukee’s July floods, but federal flood insurance doesn’t cover them.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 16, 2010
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 5, 2010 in 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
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview with the BBC NewsHour:
About 1 in 10 public school teachers in Wisconsin would have been laid off without federal stimulus funds.
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 8, 2010
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
stated on November 2, 2010 in an election-night interview :
"Discretionary spending went up 84 percent in the last two years"
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 7, 2010
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 29, 2010 in an automated phone message, as well as a radio ad, news releases and debates:
Says Russ Feingold voted to give Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 1, 2010
stated on October 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says "Scott Walker wants to ban common forms of birth control, including the pill."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 1, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on October 22, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
"In Congress Tom Barrett voted to allow abortions through the ninth month, just moments before the baby is born."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 26, 2010
Greater Wisconsin Committee
Greater Wisconsin Committee
stated on October 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says "Scott Walker favors cutting up to 350,000 families and children off health care."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • October 25, 2010
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
"There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Fifty-seven of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. There are zero manufacturers and one accountant."
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • October 22, 2010
Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally:
Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire." 
True
By Dave Umhoefer • October 22, 2010
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 10, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says Russ Feingold supported a stimulus plan that allowed a company to create 3,000 jobs in China.
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 19, 2010
Rebecca Kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch
stated on October 13, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says "Tom Barrett supports a government takeover of our health care"
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • October 17, 2010
Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
stated on September 30, 2010 in campaign TV and radio ads:
"According to independent analysis, unfair trade deals have resulted in the loss of over 64,000 jobs in Wisconsin ... But Ron Johnson favors those deals."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • October 12, 2010
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 7, 2010 in campaign literature mailed to state residents:
Says "Russ Feingold cut Medicare by $523 billion."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 8, 2010
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on September 28, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
"A majority of Wisconsinites opposed the government takeover of health care. But Russ Feingold voted for it anyway."
False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 5, 2010
stated on September 30, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • October 3, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site:
As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 1, 2010
stated on September 8, 2010 in a campaign TV ad:
When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to the next generation.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • September 29, 2010
stated on September 21, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site:
"Under Tom Barrett’s leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years."
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • September 22, 2010
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