Latest Fact-checks by Dave Umhoefer Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Sean Duffy stated on February 23, 2011 in a discussion at a town hall meeting: "The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just experienced that myself. They’re not nearly as good." Charlie Sykes stated on April 6, 2011 in comments made during his radio show: Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign. Ron Johnson stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal: For the first time in U.S. history, a personal inaction will be deemed unlawful -- not purchasing a health-insurance plan Jeff Stone stated on April 1, 2011 in a campaign flier: Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times." Chris Abele stated on March 18, 2011 in a television ad: Says Jeff Stone = Scott Walker. Jeff Stone stated on March 3, 2011 in various votes and public statements: On his support for sharply limiting collective bargaining by public employees. Tom Barrett stated on March 11, 2011 in a newspaper interview: "Eleven years ago, the city of Detroit lifted the residency requirement for police officers and today, 53 percent of officers live outside of the city. If we want the tax base of Milwaukee to resemble the tax base of Detroit, this is the way to go." Chris Larson stated on March 11, 2011 in a statement to a TV reporter: Senate Democrats who left the state for weeks to delay a vote on union bargaining power exercised a "Wisconsin filibuster" provided by the state’s constitution. Crossroads GPS stated on March 9, 2011 in a television ad: In fighting collective bargaining changes, Democrats are trying to "protect a system that pays unionized government workers 42 percent more than non-union workers." Bloggers stated on March 6, 2011 in various blog postings critical of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget okays disposing of unclaimed pound dogs to university research facilities." Chain email stated on March 7, 2011 in a chain email apparently focused on Wisconsin corrections workers: State employees will have to pay 100 percent of their pensions and health insurance after 2012. Jennifer Shilling stated on February 27, 2011 in a news release: Says many local governments in Wisconsin already require employees to pay 20 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of their health insurance premiums. Mark Pocan stated on February 16, 2011 in a blog posting: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is "manufactured" and a "bogus figure." Scott Walker stated on February 23, 2011 in a news conference: "The things I said (during the prank call by a blogger posing as GOP contributor David Koch) are the things I’ve said publicly all along" about the Wisconsin budget debate. Scott Walker stated on February 21, 2011 in a news conference: "I campaigned on (the proposals in the budget repair bill for Wisconsin) all throughout the election. Anybody who says they are shocked on this has been asleep for the past two years." Jon Erpenbach stated on February 17, 2011 in a television interview: When it comes to urgency on passing a budget repair bill, "there’s no rush on this thing" because the fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30, 2011. Rachel Maddow stated on February 17, 2011 in a segment on her television talk show: "Despite what you may have heard about Wisconsin’s finances, Wisconsin is on track to have a budget surplus this year." Club for Growth stated on February 18, 2011 in a television ad: When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin "state workers haven’t had to sacrifice." AFL-CIO stated on February 17, 2011 in a television ad: For thousands of public employees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill would "take away any say they have in the workplace, and eliminate their union." Milele Coggs stated on February 3, 2011 in a news release: "In its current state, this bill is the most restrictive voter ID legislation in the nation." Jeff Stone stated on February 7, 2011 in a campaign radio ad: "I’m the only candidate for Milwaukee County executive that has voted against increasing government pensions." Chris Abele stated on January 31, 2011 in a campaign news release: Property tax exemptions can be granted to small businesses that move into Milwaukee County. Scott Walker stated on February 1, 2011 in the State of the State speech: Most state employees could pay twice as much toward their health care premiums and it would still be half the national average Scott Walker stated on January 27, 2011 in comments at a bill signing ceremony: Wisconsin employers have repeatedly said in surveys that our anti-business litigation climate is one of the most important factors affecting their expansion decisions. Jeff Stone stated on January 21, 2011 in a statement at a candidate forum: Regulations on developers have thwarted construction on county-owned land in Milwaukee’s downtown Park East corridor. Paul Ryan stated on January 25, 2011 in the GOP response to the State of the Union address: "Since taking office, President Obama has signed into law spending increases of nearly 25 percent for domestic government agencies, an 84 percent increase when you include the failed stimulus." Sean Duffy stated on January 19, 2011 in a vote in the U.S. House on repeal of health care reform: On "repeal and replace" of federal health care reform. Scott Walker stated on January 5, 2011 in a news release: In Wisconsin, 98 percent of all small businesses will qualify for income-tax relief under my plan, freeing them to expand and create jobs. Chris Abele stated on January 4, 2011 in a news conference announcing his candidacy for Milwaukee County executive: "I have fought for our shared values without being an ideologue or a partisan" National Federation of Independent Business-Wisconsin stated on January 4, 2011 in a news release: Wisconsin’s lawsuit rules are so anti-business that the state’s system is "one of the most promiscuous" in America.
Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category
Sean Duffy stated on February 23, 2011 in a discussion at a town hall meeting: "The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just experienced that myself. They’re not nearly as good." Charlie Sykes stated on April 6, 2011 in comments made during his radio show: Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign. Ron Johnson stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal: For the first time in U.S. history, a personal inaction will be deemed unlawful -- not purchasing a health-insurance plan Jeff Stone stated on April 1, 2011 in a campaign flier: Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times." Chris Abele stated on March 18, 2011 in a television ad: Says Jeff Stone = Scott Walker. Jeff Stone stated on March 3, 2011 in various votes and public statements: On his support for sharply limiting collective bargaining by public employees. Tom Barrett stated on March 11, 2011 in a newspaper interview: "Eleven years ago, the city of Detroit lifted the residency requirement for police officers and today, 53 percent of officers live outside of the city. If we want the tax base of Milwaukee to resemble the tax base of Detroit, this is the way to go." Chris Larson stated on March 11, 2011 in a statement to a TV reporter: Senate Democrats who left the state for weeks to delay a vote on union bargaining power exercised a "Wisconsin filibuster" provided by the state’s constitution. Crossroads GPS stated on March 9, 2011 in a television ad: In fighting collective bargaining changes, Democrats are trying to "protect a system that pays unionized government workers 42 percent more than non-union workers." Bloggers stated on March 6, 2011 in various blog postings critical of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget okays disposing of unclaimed pound dogs to university research facilities." Chain email stated on March 7, 2011 in a chain email apparently focused on Wisconsin corrections workers: State employees will have to pay 100 percent of their pensions and health insurance after 2012. Jennifer Shilling stated on February 27, 2011 in a news release: Says many local governments in Wisconsin already require employees to pay 20 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of their health insurance premiums. Mark Pocan stated on February 16, 2011 in a blog posting: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is "manufactured" and a "bogus figure." Scott Walker stated on February 23, 2011 in a news conference: "The things I said (during the prank call by a blogger posing as GOP contributor David Koch) are the things I’ve said publicly all along" about the Wisconsin budget debate. Scott Walker stated on February 21, 2011 in a news conference: "I campaigned on (the proposals in the budget repair bill for Wisconsin) all throughout the election. Anybody who says they are shocked on this has been asleep for the past two years." Jon Erpenbach stated on February 17, 2011 in a television interview: When it comes to urgency on passing a budget repair bill, "there’s no rush on this thing" because the fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30, 2011. Rachel Maddow stated on February 17, 2011 in a segment on her television talk show: "Despite what you may have heard about Wisconsin’s finances, Wisconsin is on track to have a budget surplus this year." Club for Growth stated on February 18, 2011 in a television ad: When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin "state workers haven’t had to sacrifice." AFL-CIO stated on February 17, 2011 in a television ad: For thousands of public employees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill would "take away any say they have in the workplace, and eliminate their union." Milele Coggs stated on February 3, 2011 in a news release: "In its current state, this bill is the most restrictive voter ID legislation in the nation." Jeff Stone stated on February 7, 2011 in a campaign radio ad: "I’m the only candidate for Milwaukee County executive that has voted against increasing government pensions." Chris Abele stated on January 31, 2011 in a campaign news release: Property tax exemptions can be granted to small businesses that move into Milwaukee County. Scott Walker stated on February 1, 2011 in the State of the State speech: Most state employees could pay twice as much toward their health care premiums and it would still be half the national average Scott Walker stated on January 27, 2011 in comments at a bill signing ceremony: Wisconsin employers have repeatedly said in surveys that our anti-business litigation climate is one of the most important factors affecting their expansion decisions. Jeff Stone stated on January 21, 2011 in a statement at a candidate forum: Regulations on developers have thwarted construction on county-owned land in Milwaukee’s downtown Park East corridor. Paul Ryan stated on January 25, 2011 in the GOP response to the State of the Union address: "Since taking office, President Obama has signed into law spending increases of nearly 25 percent for domestic government agencies, an 84 percent increase when you include the failed stimulus." Sean Duffy stated on January 19, 2011 in a vote in the U.S. House on repeal of health care reform: On "repeal and replace" of federal health care reform. Scott Walker stated on January 5, 2011 in a news release: In Wisconsin, 98 percent of all small businesses will qualify for income-tax relief under my plan, freeing them to expand and create jobs. Chris Abele stated on January 4, 2011 in a news conference announcing his candidacy for Milwaukee County executive: "I have fought for our shared values without being an ideologue or a partisan" National Federation of Independent Business-Wisconsin stated on January 4, 2011 in a news release: Wisconsin’s lawsuit rules are so anti-business that the state’s system is "one of the most promiscuous" in America.
Sean Duffy stated on February 23, 2011 in a discussion at a town hall meeting: "The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just experienced that myself. They’re not nearly as good."
Charlie Sykes stated on April 6, 2011 in comments made during his radio show: Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.
Ron Johnson stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal: For the first time in U.S. history, a personal inaction will be deemed unlawful -- not purchasing a health-insurance plan
Jeff Stone stated on April 1, 2011 in a campaign flier: Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times."
Jeff Stone stated on March 3, 2011 in various votes and public statements: On his support for sharply limiting collective bargaining by public employees.
Tom Barrett stated on March 11, 2011 in a newspaper interview: "Eleven years ago, the city of Detroit lifted the residency requirement for police officers and today, 53 percent of officers live outside of the city. If we want the tax base of Milwaukee to resemble the tax base of Detroit, this is the way to go."
Chris Larson stated on March 11, 2011 in a statement to a TV reporter: Senate Democrats who left the state for weeks to delay a vote on union bargaining power exercised a "Wisconsin filibuster" provided by the state’s constitution.
Crossroads GPS stated on March 9, 2011 in a television ad: In fighting collective bargaining changes, Democrats are trying to "protect a system that pays unionized government workers 42 percent more than non-union workers."
Bloggers stated on March 6, 2011 in various blog postings critical of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget okays disposing of unclaimed pound dogs to university research facilities."
Chain email stated on March 7, 2011 in a chain email apparently focused on Wisconsin corrections workers: State employees will have to pay 100 percent of their pensions and health insurance after 2012.
Jennifer Shilling stated on February 27, 2011 in a news release: Says many local governments in Wisconsin already require employees to pay 20 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of their health insurance premiums.
Mark Pocan stated on February 16, 2011 in a blog posting: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is "manufactured" and a "bogus figure."
Scott Walker stated on February 23, 2011 in a news conference: "The things I said (during the prank call by a blogger posing as GOP contributor David Koch) are the things I’ve said publicly all along" about the Wisconsin budget debate.
Scott Walker stated on February 21, 2011 in a news conference: "I campaigned on (the proposals in the budget repair bill for Wisconsin) all throughout the election. Anybody who says they are shocked on this has been asleep for the past two years."
Jon Erpenbach stated on February 17, 2011 in a television interview: When it comes to urgency on passing a budget repair bill, "there’s no rush on this thing" because the fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30, 2011.
Rachel Maddow stated on February 17, 2011 in a segment on her television talk show: "Despite what you may have heard about Wisconsin’s finances, Wisconsin is on track to have a budget surplus this year."
Club for Growth stated on February 18, 2011 in a television ad: When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin "state workers haven’t had to sacrifice."
AFL-CIO stated on February 17, 2011 in a television ad: For thousands of public employees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill would "take away any say they have in the workplace, and eliminate their union."
Milele Coggs stated on February 3, 2011 in a news release: "In its current state, this bill is the most restrictive voter ID legislation in the nation."
Jeff Stone stated on February 7, 2011 in a campaign radio ad: "I’m the only candidate for Milwaukee County executive that has voted against increasing government pensions."
Chris Abele stated on January 31, 2011 in a campaign news release: Property tax exemptions can be granted to small businesses that move into Milwaukee County.
Scott Walker stated on February 1, 2011 in the State of the State speech: Most state employees could pay twice as much toward their health care premiums and it would still be half the national average
Scott Walker stated on January 27, 2011 in comments at a bill signing ceremony: Wisconsin employers have repeatedly said in surveys that our anti-business litigation climate is one of the most important factors affecting their expansion decisions.
Jeff Stone stated on January 21, 2011 in a statement at a candidate forum: Regulations on developers have thwarted construction on county-owned land in Milwaukee’s downtown Park East corridor.
Paul Ryan stated on January 25, 2011 in the GOP response to the State of the Union address: "Since taking office, President Obama has signed into law spending increases of nearly 25 percent for domestic government agencies, an 84 percent increase when you include the failed stimulus."
Sean Duffy stated on January 19, 2011 in a vote in the U.S. House on repeal of health care reform: On "repeal and replace" of federal health care reform.
Scott Walker stated on January 5, 2011 in a news release: In Wisconsin, 98 percent of all small businesses will qualify for income-tax relief under my plan, freeing them to expand and create jobs.
Chris Abele stated on January 4, 2011 in a news conference announcing his candidacy for Milwaukee County executive: "I have fought for our shared values without being an ideologue or a partisan"
National Federation of Independent Business-Wisconsin stated on January 4, 2011 in a news release: Wisconsin’s lawsuit rules are so anti-business that the state’s system is "one of the most promiscuous" in America.
