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Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
stated on June 13, 2011 in a news release:
Protesters "attacked" the group’s headquarters with "graffiti on the sidewalk" and "stenciled images … smeared on the building and statue."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • June 15, 2011
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
stated on June 12, 2011 in a radio ad:
An iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin could operate for 100 years and generate billion of dollars in economic activity.
Mostly True
By James B. Nelson • June 12, 2011
Fred Risser
Fred Risser
stated on May 19, 2011 in a debate on the Senate floor.:
Says Wisconsin state Senate President Michael Elllis (R-Neenah) broke Senate rules during debate on a photo ID bill for voters.
False
By James B. Nelson • June 5, 2011
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
stated on May 27, 2011 in a radio ad:
"Without ethanol, gas prices would be at least 15% higher. With gas at four bucks, that means you’re saving 12 bucks on a 20 gallon fill up."
Half-True
By James B. Nelson • May 29, 2011
Rich Zipperer
Rich Zipperer
stated on April 26, 2011 in interviews and testimony about the bill:
Deregulation of the state’s telecommunications industry will create 50,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • May 23, 2011
AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO
stated on April 28, 2011 in a news release:
"There are not, nor have there ever been, any boycotts encouraged by our organizations."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • May 15, 2011
Ed Garvey
Ed Garvey
stated on April 14, 2011 in a blog posting:
Says he has exposed plans by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to push legislation that would allow the state to declare financial martial law and take over municipal governments.
False
By James B. Nelson • May 5, 2011
Dan Kapanke
Dan Kapanke
stated on March 16, 2011 in interviews with various media outlets:
Says protesters at the Wisconsin state Capitol on the night the state Senate passed collective bargaining changes damaged the windshield of his car.
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • April 25, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on March 29, 2011 in an announcement of an application for federal stimulus money for rail:
On federal stimulus money for expanding rail service.
No Flip
By James B. Nelson • April 13, 2011
David Prosser
David Prosser
stated on March 21, 2011 in statement during a candidate forum:
Says Supreme Court candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg’s record as a state Justice Department lawyer consists only of the prosecution of cases regarding regulation of docks.
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • April 1, 2011
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on March 22, 2011 in a campaign appearance:
Says Milwaukee County Parks director Sue Black has not received a pay raise in five years.
Mostly True
By James B. Nelson • March 28, 2011
Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald
stated on March 3, 2011 in a statement at a news conference:
Wisconsin was embroiled in a "constitutional crisis" brought on by the Democratic senators fleeing the state for Illinois to block Gov. Scott Walker's budget-repair bill.  
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • March 24, 2011
Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald
stated on March 10, 2011 in a radio interview:
On the night of the Wisconsin state Senate vote on the budget package, "a mob showed up and busted down the door and took over the Capitol."
Half-True
By James B. Nelson • March 11, 2011
Mike Huebsch
Mike Huebsch
stated on March 3, 2011 in a statement made by a staffer during a court hearing.:
Damage by protesters to the Wisconsin state Capitol will cost $7.5 million to repair.
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • March 8, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on March 2, 2011 in 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
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 21, 2011 in a news conference and many other venues:
"We’re broke. We don’t have any more money."
False
By James B. Nelson • March 3, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 22, 2011 in a secretly-recorded prank telephone call:
When it comes to protesters in Madison, "almost all" are now from outside of Wisconsin.
False
By James B. Nelson • February 24, 2011
Reince Priebus
Reince Priebus
stated on February 18, 2011 in a statement to reporters:
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in his budget repair bill "is showing that no stone goes unturned as he asks everyone to tighten their belts."
False
By James B. Nelson • February 22, 2011
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
stated on February 17, 2011 in an appearance on a TV interview program:
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s move to limit collective bargaining rights has led to "riots" at the Capitol -- "It's like Cairo has moved to Madison these days."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • February 18, 2011
Alberta Darling
Alberta Darling
stated on February 13, 2011 in an appearance on a TV interview program:
Limiting labor negotiations to only wages is "how it is for the most part in the private sector."
False
By James B. Nelson • February 17, 2011
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