Stories tagged: "Mike Pence"

Politics Republican presidential debate kicks of the 2024 election season (AP Photo).
Politics FACT CHECK: 4 Claims From the First GOP Primary Debate

Here are some of the highlights from the debate in Milwaukee, and a fact-check of how true each claim is.

Fiona Hatch Fiona Hatch August 25, 2023 1:05 pm CDT
Politics Mike Pence in Waukesh
Politics Pence Downplays Coronavirus, Hypes Administration’s Troubled Economy in Waukesha

The vice president’s visit is one of four Trump-related appearances in Wisconsin this week.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski October 13, 2020 2:30 pm CDT
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Economy Debate Claims from Pence Gloss Over the Still-Struggling Wisconsin Economy

The rosy picture painted by the Vice President doesn’t reflect the reality of struggles for the many still unemployed and facing foreclosure.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski October 8, 2020 2:56 pm CDT
Coronavirus Vice Presidential Debate
Coronavirus UPDATED: Pence Defends His Coronavirus Record, Wisconsin Follows with 3,000 New Cases for the First Time

Harris says Medicaid expansion needed to cover all the new pre-existing conditions. VP opposes even though he did the same as governor.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 8, 2020 8:02 am CDT
Elections Vice President Mike Pence exits Air Force Two on Thursday in Eau Claire.
Elections Pence Sidesteps Current Crisis, Emphasizes Past Success in Seeking a Second Trump Term

Vice President makes his case at a stop in Eau Claire, his fourth visit to Wisconsin.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 24, 2020 4:45 pm CDT

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Elections Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., talks about her meeting with the family of Jacob Blake during a tour of the IBEW 494 training facility Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Elections Harris and Pence Visited Wisconsin. Harris Met Jacob Blake’s Family. Pence Didn’t Say His Name.

The Democratic vice presidential nominee made her first in-person campaign trail stop in Wisconsin, where she visited Blake's family and met with union workers to mark Labor Day.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers September 8, 2020 12:52 pm CDT
Coronavirus Wisconsin National Guard members Sgt. Nathaniel Nyquist, left, Sgt. John Clark and Spc. Madeline Westrick gather samples at a drive-up COVID-19 testing site near Baraboo on April 29. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Coronavirus Sen. Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Pence on Wisconsin’s Continuing Medical Supply Shortage

Before VP Pence can face Kamala Harris, he has to deal with Sen. Tammy Baldwin and others wanting him to explain supply chain failings.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson August 12, 2020 3:28 pm CDT