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Trump says that under Walker, Wis budget went from projected surplus to a deficit [mostly false]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Politifact ^ | July 28, 2015 | Tom Kertscher

Posted on 07/28/2015 10:09:15 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

On July 25, 2015, the day after news that a Scott Walker ally had called him a "dumb-dumb,"Donald Trump delighted in dumping on the Wisconsin governor during a campaign speech in Iowa.

"I read this horrible statement from his fundraiser about Trump. I said, ‘Oh, finally,I can attack,’ "the New York businessman said to laughter in Oskaloosa. "Finally, finally."

Trump--second to Walker among Republican presidential contenders in an Iowa poll earlier in the week--criticized him on several fronts. Then he made a claim about the fortunes of Wisconsin’s finances.

"Wisconsin’s doing terribly. First of all, it’s in turmoil,"Trump said. "The roads are a disaster because they don’t have any money to rebuild them. They’re borrowing money like crazy. They projected a $1 billion surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of $2.2 billion."

Let’s focus on that last part.

Is Trump right that a projected $1 billion surplus became a $2.2 billion deficit?

Trump is partly on the money,but he’s mixing apples and oranges,and his use of the word deficit is problematic.

[SNIP]

In the end,the 2015-’17 budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Walker in July 2015 was balanced--just as every other Wisconsin state budget is.

Our rating

Mixing apples and oranges,Trump said that under Walker,Wisconsin "projected a $1 billion (budget) surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of $2.2 billion."

There was in early 2014 a projection of a $1 billion surplus heading into the 2015-’17 budget period. Late in 2014, there was a projection of a $2.2 billion shortfall--the difference between expected revenues and the amount of money being requested by state agencies.But the shortfall was never a deficit--and some of the surplus was consciously spent by Republicans,as tax cuts.

For a statement that contains only an element of truth and ignores critical facts that would give a different impression,our rating is Mostly False.

(Excerpt) Read more at politifact.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: economy; gopprimary; walker; wisconsin
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To: kenmcg
"Donald hurts himself when he discredits good guys like Walker."

Anyone who would pick Rubio as a running mate is not a "good guy." Walker discredits himself. It is a credit problem.

41 posted on 07/28/2015 11:41:58 AM PDT by proust ("Is this a blip, or is it a catastrophe?" -Donald J. Trump)
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To: proust

Not to mention he is surrounding himself with lousy advisers.


42 posted on 07/28/2015 12:08:49 PM PDT by Catsrus (WWWW)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

In the same interview that Trump said he wouldn’t run 3rd party as long as he was treated fairly, that there were no false ads, and that they wouldn’t lie about him, follows up with outright lies about Walker’s record. Gotta love the hypocrisy.


43 posted on 07/28/2015 12:22:20 PM PDT by Reaper19
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To: Lakeshark

You forgot that Walker hates black people and drowns kittens for FUN! *SMIRK* :)


44 posted on 07/28/2015 1:37:55 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Trumps a Trojan Horse for the GOP. He’s a Jack the Ripper candidate.


45 posted on 07/28/2015 1:38:34 PM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
a Scott Walker ally had called him a "dumb-dumb,"

When your guy is a college dropout who had a 2.6 GPA, and you're calling his Wharton grad opponent a "dumb-dumb," you must have a screw loose somewhere.

46 posted on 07/28/2015 1:58:26 PM PDT by montag813 (Bring Back Tar and Feathers)
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To: proust
Anyone who would pick Rubio as a running mate is not a "good guy." Walker discredits himself. It is a credit problem.

EXACTLY. Walker is 100% pro-amnesty. He told GOP donors he was in favor of Jeb's positions, then went and lied to the base. College dropout. Liberal wife (and children) who support gay marriage. NO THANKS.

47 posted on 07/28/2015 2:00:44 PM PDT by montag813 (Bring Back Tar and Feathers)
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To: All

bump


48 posted on 07/28/2015 2:13:54 PM PDT by proust (Would you trust Walker/Rubio with your credit card?)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Trump is treading dangerously here...

I know his supporters can’t accept this, but Trump simply can’t help himself when attacking Republicans.


49 posted on 07/28/2015 2:21:12 PM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: cherry

SSSHHHH...

Don’t tell the people on here. You will be called a troll. Remember, better to bury our heads in the sand then to speak the truth...


50 posted on 07/28/2015 2:21:51 PM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: proust

ok, so who will Trump appoint as his running mate? any ideas? No? Wonder why...


51 posted on 07/28/2015 2:24:04 PM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: TNMOUTH

I’m willing to bet he won’t pick Rubio.


52 posted on 07/28/2015 2:26:01 PM PDT by proust (Would you trust Walker/Rubio with your credit card?)
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To: proust

LOL...

Funny, maybe he’ll nominate Hillary once Sanders beats her? I mean, she was at the front pew in his wedding.

Not sure why you are down on Rubio...he is FAR more Conservative than Trump. Not perfect, but more Conservative.


53 posted on 07/28/2015 2:33:46 PM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: exnavy

lol the “real” Trump is gaining in every poll which comes out. Can we infer from that the voters like the “real” Trump?


54 posted on 07/28/2015 8:45:26 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: montag813

WOW....that was a hard punch! But where is the counter-punch from Walker supporters?


55 posted on 07/28/2015 8:48:06 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: TNMOUTH

It will be either Cruz or Carson, the only two candidates who refuse to sling mud at Trump. Actually even Santorum refused to sling mud at any candidate, including Trump. My respect for Santorum went up a notch.


56 posted on 07/28/2015 8:51:03 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: entropy12

You can infer whatever you choose.


57 posted on 07/28/2015 11:55:15 PM PDT by exnavy (Common sense seems to be uncommon these days.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

He said nice things about Huckabee. He’s run a perfect campaign in my eyes, but I think going after Walker, a truly gutsy and effective leader, was wrong. Lost points on that one.


58 posted on 07/29/2015 6:35:41 AM PDT by nikos1121 ("There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root." Thoreau)
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To: entropy12

I am not sure Carson has what it takes...but maybe he does. We will see.


59 posted on 07/29/2015 7:31:23 AM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: TNMOUTH

Carson has integrity, common sense, skills of a brain surgeon, family man, believes in hard work and self reliance etc.


60 posted on 07/29/2015 12:11:45 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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