| − | Clarke is a registered member of the [[Democrat Party]], but only because his county is very liberal and so he can win elections. On the issues, Clarke is very conservative, even more conservative than many Republicans. He speaks a GOP events, endorses Republicans, frequently criticizes the Democrat Party and leftists, and he is supported by the [[National Rifle Association]].<ref>Bice, Daniel (July 27, 2014). [http://archive.jsonline.com/watchdog/noquarter/does-anyone-still-think-sheriff-david-clarke-is-a-democrat-apparently-one-b99319030z1-268812281.html Does anyone still think Sheriff David Clarke is a Democrat? Apparently, one]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/12/gun-fight-bloomberg-nra-spend-thousands-on-local-milwaukee-co-sheriff-race.html Gun fight? National political donors spend hundreds of thousands on local Milwaukee sheriff's race]. ''Fox News''. August 12, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref> He has also criticized congressional Republicans for complacency and not passing conservative legislation.<ref>Sherfinski, David (April 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/28/david-clarke-rat-bastards-left-never-give-up/ Sheriff David Clarke: ‘Rat bastards’ on the left never give up]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> | + | Clarke is a registered member of the [[Democrat Party]], but only because his county is very liberal and so he can win elections. On issues, however, Clarke is even more conservative than many Republicans. He speaks a GOP events, endorses Republicans, frequently criticizes the Democrat Party and leftists, and he is supported by the [[National Rifle Association]].<ref>Bice, Daniel (July 27, 2014). [http://archive.jsonline.com/watchdog/noquarter/does-anyone-still-think-sheriff-david-clarke-is-a-democrat-apparently-one-b99319030z1-268812281.html Does anyone still think Sheriff David Clarke is a Democrat? Apparently, one]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/12/gun-fight-bloomberg-nra-spend-thousands-on-local-milwaukee-co-sheriff-race.html Gun fight? National political donors spend hundreds of thousands on local Milwaukee sheriff's race]. ''Fox News''. August 12, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref> He has also criticized congressional Republicans for complacency and not passing conservative legislation.<ref>Sherfinski, David (April 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/28/david-clarke-rat-bastards-left-never-give-up/ Sheriff David Clarke: ‘Rat bastards’ on the left never give up]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> |
| | Clarke's public campaign in defense of cops has won over many people who are sick and tired of the unjustified attacks against law enforcement, in defense of criminals. In appearances on [[Fox News]] and comments on [[Twitter]], he rips the BLM group as "Black Lies Matter," and labeling its members "subhuman creeps" and calling for the movement's eradication "from American society." <ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/black-milwaukee-sheriff-takes-black-lives-matter-movement-120700515.html;_ylt=AwrC0CNNotFWlEcA5xjQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBydWNmY2MwBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwM0BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg Black Milwaukee sheriff takes on Black Lives Matter movement, Yahoo, 2-27-2016]</ref> | | Clarke's public campaign in defense of cops has won over many people who are sick and tired of the unjustified attacks against law enforcement, in defense of criminals. In appearances on [[Fox News]] and comments on [[Twitter]], he rips the BLM group as "Black Lies Matter," and labeling its members "subhuman creeps" and calling for the movement's eradication "from American society." <ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/black-milwaukee-sheriff-takes-black-lives-matter-movement-120700515.html;_ylt=AwrC0CNNotFWlEcA5xjQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBydWNmY2MwBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwM0BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg Black Milwaukee sheriff takes on Black Lives Matter movement, Yahoo, 2-27-2016]</ref> |