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[[File:Sheriff Clarke.png|thumb|150px|left|Clarke in 2013, receiving an award.]]

[[File:Sheriff Clarke.png|thumb|150px|left|Clarke in 2013, receiving an award.]]

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 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>[https://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>

Liberals strongly dislike Clarke, and they have thrown petty attacks at him, such as a claim that he wears "fake military metals" on his uniform. Even the liberal-leaning [[Snopes.com]] showed those claims to be false.<ref>Palma, Bethania (May 23, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/david-clarke-military-medals/ Does Sheriff David Clarke Wear 'Fake' Military Medals?]. ''Snopes''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

Liberals strongly dislike Clarke, and they have thrown petty attacks at him, such as a claim that he wears "fake military metals" on his uniform. Even the liberal-leaning [[Snopes.com]] showed those claims to be false.<ref>Palma, Bethania (May 23, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/david-clarke-military-medals/ Does Sheriff David Clarke Wear 'Fake' Military Medals?]. ''Snopes''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

Clarke resigned his position as Milwaukee County Sheriff on August 31, 2017,<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/31/david-clarke-resigns-milwaukee-sheriff/ David Clarke Resigns as Milwaukee Sheriff]. ''Breitbart News''. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> and he joined a pro-Trump super PAC soon after.<ref>Singman, Brooke (September 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/05/ex-sheriff-david-clarke-to-join-pro-trump-super-pac.html Ex-Sheriff David Clarke to join pro-Trump super PAC]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref>

Clarke resigned his position as Milwaukee County Sheriff on August 31, 2017,<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/31/david-clarke-resigns-milwaukee-sheriff/ David Clarke Resigns as Milwaukee Sheriff]. ''Breitbart News''. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> and he joined a pro-Trump super PAC soon after.<ref>Singman, Brooke (September 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/05/ex-sheriff-david-clarke-to-join-pro-trump-super-pac.html Ex-Sheriff David Clarke to join pro-Trump super PAC]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref>

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