Reality Check: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump stray from truth during first presidential debate
MILWAUKEE -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was wrong when he said during the first presidential debate that he was against the U.S. invasion of Iraq before it happened, and rival Hillary Clinton misstated her past positions on a controversial trade agreement.Fact-checkers with five journalism organizations -- Politico, The New York Times, The Washington Post, FactCheck.org and Politifact -- found that Trump strayed from the truth far more often than Clinton, but that Clinton was guilty, too.A FOX6 Reality Check examined five claims made during the debate Monday, September 26th that are central to each candidates' argument in the election.
MILWAUKEE -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was wrong when he said during the first presidential debate that he was against the U.S. invasion of Iraq before it happened, and rival Hillary Clinton misstated her past positions on a controversial trade agreement.Fact-checkers with five journalism organizations -- Politico, The New York Times, The Washington Post, FactCheck.org and Politifact -- found that Trump strayed from the truth far more often than Clinton, but that Clinton was guilty, too.A FOX6 Reality Check examined five claims made during the debate Monday, September 26th that are central to each candidates' argument in the election.
Who won? What impact will it have on the candidates here in WI? Milwaukee-area analysts weigh in on debate
NEW YORK -- The first presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York Monday, September 26th was the most-watched in the history of presidential debates -- averaging a total of 80.9 million viewers across 12 of the channels that carried it live.
NEW YORK -- The first presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York Monday, September 26th was the most-watched in the history of presidential debates -- averaging a total of 80.9 million viewers across 12 of the channels that carried it live.
Hillary Clinton supporters watch debate on Milwaukee's south side; 1 of 5 watch parties in the city
MILWAUKEE -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.Hillary Clinton's Wisconsin campaign scheduled a number of watch parties across the state.
MILWAUKEE -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.Hillary Clinton's Wisconsin campaign scheduled a number of watch parties across the state.
"Passionate and spirited:" Trump supporters gather in Waukesha County to watch first debate
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.
Trump's debate sniffles steal the conversation on Twitter
What's going on with Donald Trump's sniffles?The Republican candidate audibly and repeatedly sniffed – before, during and after statements – as he debated the highly-anticipated showdown with Hillary Clinton.As the microphone clearly picked up each sniff, Twitter users couldn't resist – especially after Clinton's bout of pneumonia and questions about her health:
What's going on with Donald Trump's sniffles?The Republican candidate audibly and repeatedly sniffed – before, during and after statements – as he debated the highly-anticipated showdown with Hillary Clinton.As the microphone clearly picked up each sniff, Twitter users couldn't resist – especially after Clinton's bout of pneumonia and questions about her health:
Republican VP nominee Mike Pence's rally at Wedall Manufacturing in Waukesha Tuesday postponed
WAUKESHA -- Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence was set to rally in Waukesha on Tuesday night, September 27th -- but that event has been postponed, according to Donald Trump's campaign website.The event was set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wedall Manufacturing in Waukesha.It would have been the second time Pence has come to Waukesha since Trump picked him as his running mate.
WAUKESHA -- Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence was set to rally in Waukesha on Tuesday night, September 27th -- but that event has been postponed, according to Donald Trump's campaign website.The event was set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wedall Manufacturing in Waukesha.It would have been the second time Pence has come to Waukesha since Trump picked him as his running mate.
"Exactly what you'd want in a leader:" Ahead of first debate, Clinton, Trump supporters talk up their candidates
MILWAUKEE -- Early voting begins Monday, September 26th in Milwaukee ahead of the November general election.
MILWAUKEE -- Early voting begins Monday, September 26th in Milwaukee ahead of the November general election.
Republican VP nominee Mike Pence to campaign in Waukesha Tuesday, September 27th
WAUKESHA — Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence is coming to the same conservative Wisconsin city the day before Donald Trump.Pence's campaign says the Indiana governor will hold a rally Tuesday night, September 27th in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA — Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence is coming to the same conservative Wisconsin city the day before Donald Trump.Pence's campaign says the Indiana governor will hold a rally Tuesday night, September 27th in Waukesha.
Donald Trump to hold rally in Waukesha on Wednesday, September 28th
WAUKESHA -- Donald Trump plans to return to Wisconsin next week.Trump will hold a rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Wednesday, September 28th.
WAUKESHA -- Donald Trump plans to return to Wisconsin next week.Trump will hold a rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Wednesday, September 28th.
New Marquette Law School Poll shows Clinton leading Trump among likely voters
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School poll released on Wednesday afternoon, September 21st finds Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin 44 percent to 42 percent.The latest poll was conducted by phone Sept. 15 through Sunday, sampling 802 registered Wisconsin voters with a margin of error of 4.8 percent.Among all registered voters in the new poll, Clinton is supported by 43 percent and Trump by 38 percent, with 15 percent not expressing a preference.In the most recent Marquette Law School Poll, conducted Aug. 25-28, Clinton was supported by 45 percent and Trump by 42 percent among likely voters, with 10 percent not having a preference.Among registered voters in that poll, Clinton held 42 percent to Trump’s 37 percent, with 19 percent lacking a preference.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School poll released on Wednesday afternoon, September 21st finds Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin 44 percent to 42 percent.The latest poll was conducted by phone Sept. 15 through Sunday, sampling 802 registered Wisconsin voters with a margin of error of 4.8 percent.Among all registered voters in the new poll, Clinton is supported by 43 percent and Trump by 38 percent, with 15 percent not expressing a preference.In the most recent Marquette Law School Poll, conducted Aug. 25-28, Clinton was supported by 45 percent and Trump by 42 percent among likely voters, with 10 percent not having a preference.Among registered voters in that poll, Clinton held 42 percent to Trump’s 37 percent, with 19 percent lacking a preference.
"They agreed to support the nominee:" Now, GOP party chair is pressing Republicans to back Donald Trump
KENOSHA -- Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has a warning for "Never Trump" Republicans -- support the nominee or your chances of running for president could come "never again."
KENOSHA -- Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has a warning for "Never Trump" Republicans -- support the nominee or your chances of running for president could come "never again."
Side-by-side comparison: Trump, Clinton unveil plans for paid maternity leave, child care costs
MILWAUKEE -- Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both proposing to guarantee paid leave to working mothers, which would mark a first in U.S. history if it becomes law.The candidates' plans on paid leave differ greatly, as Clinton vows to cover more people and provide them with more guaranteed pay.
MILWAUKEE -- Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both proposing to guarantee paid leave to working mothers, which would mark a first in U.S. history if it becomes law.The candidates' plans on paid leave differ greatly, as Clinton vows to cover more people and provide them with more guaranteed pay.
Gov. Walker helps GOP running mate Mike Pence prepare for debate, stands in for Tim Kaine
INDIANAPOLIS — It's not every day you hear Wisconsin Gov.
INDIANAPOLIS — It's not every day you hear Wisconsin Gov.
Hillary Clinton faces new questions after stumble, pneumonia diagnosis
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign insists she will recover from pneumonia and hit the campaign trail by mid-week, despite nearly fainting over the weekend.On Sunday, September 11th, video showed Clinton wobble and fall as she left a memorial event in New York.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign insists she will recover from pneumonia and hit the campaign trail by mid-week, despite nearly fainting over the weekend.On Sunday, September 11th, video showed Clinton wobble and fall as she left a memorial event in New York.
At Laborfest, U.S. labor secretary says Donald Trump would throw the country into recession
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. labor secretary on Monday, September 5th stopped at Laborfest on the Summerfest grounds to promote Hillary Clinton, and said Donald Trump would throw the country into recession.Laborfest attracts top politicians, including President Barack Obama in the past, but Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton and Tim Kaine were in other key states Monday.To Milwaukee, they dispatched a surrogate -- Tom Perez, a member of the Obama cabinet.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. labor secretary on Monday, September 5th stopped at Laborfest on the Summerfest grounds to promote Hillary Clinton, and said Donald Trump would throw the country into recession.Laborfest attracts top politicians, including President Barack Obama in the past, but Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton and Tim Kaine were in other key states Monday.To Milwaukee, they dispatched a surrogate -- Tom Perez, a member of the Obama cabinet.
Ron Johnson vs. Russ Feingold: Presidential ties and the race for United States Senate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton aren't on the ballot in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race -- yet Republicans and Democrats are bringing up their names as much as possible.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton aren't on the ballot in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race -- yet Republicans and Democrats are bringing up their names as much as possible.
Latino leaders react to Donald Trump's immigration speech: "He's alienating communities"
MILWAUKEE -- It didn't take long after Donald Trump outlined his immigration policy on Wednesday night, August 31st for southeastern Wisconsin to react to his words.
MILWAUKEE -- It didn't take long after Donald Trump outlined his immigration policy on Wednesday night, August 31st for southeastern Wisconsin to react to his words.
High-ranking Mexican official appears to take shots at Trump during opening of new consulate in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- There were some awkward moments Tuesday, August 30th at the opening of a Mexican consulate on Milwaukee's lower east side.
MILWAUKEE -- There were some awkward moments Tuesday, August 30th at the opening of a Mexican consulate on Milwaukee's lower east side.
Wisconsin Elections Commission approves presidential ballot
MADISON — Wisconsin election officials have approved placing five candidates on the state's presidential ballot besides Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.The state Elections Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to place the Constitution Party's Darrell Castle, Libertarian Gary Johnson, the Wisconsin Green Party's Jill Stein, Monica Moorehead of the Workers World Party and Rocky Roque De La Fuente of the American Delta Party on the ballot.Commission staff wrote in a memo to members that all five candidates as well as Trump and Clinton have met the standards to be on the ballot.The most recent Marquette University Law School poll released on Aug. 10 showed Clinton leading Trump by 15 points among likely Wisconsin voters.
MADISON — Wisconsin election officials have approved placing five candidates on the state's presidential ballot besides Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.The state Elections Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to place the Constitution Party's Darrell Castle, Libertarian Gary Johnson, the Wisconsin Green Party's Jill Stein, Monica Moorehead of the Workers World Party and Rocky Roque De La Fuente of the American Delta Party on the ballot.Commission staff wrote in a memo to members that all five candidates as well as Trump and Clinton have met the standards to be on the ballot.The most recent Marquette University Law School poll released on Aug. 10 showed Clinton leading Trump by 15 points among likely Wisconsin voters.
Pastor apologizes for controversial tweet of Hillary Clinton in blackface
EASLEY, South Carolina – A prominent African-American supporter of Donald Trump apologized Monday, August 29th for a tweeted cartoon portraying Hillary Clinton in blackface that cast her as pandering to black voters.Pastor Mark Burns, the Trump surrogate who tweeted the image Monday afternoon, took to Periscope to issue an apology for the photo, but not the message."I'm apologizing for the offensive picture," Burns said. "But I'm not apologizing for the message that it was carrying ...
EASLEY, South Carolina – A prominent African-American supporter of Donald Trump apologized Monday, August 29th for a tweeted cartoon portraying Hillary Clinton in blackface that cast her as pandering to black voters.Pastor Mark Burns, the Trump surrogate who tweeted the image Monday afternoon, took to Periscope to issue an apology for the photo, but not the message."I'm apologizing for the offensive picture," Burns said. "But I'm not apologizing for the message that it was carrying ...