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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>[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). [https://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>

Clarke is no stranger to controversial remarks. He called on Milwaukee's inner city residents to take responsibility for their lives and take up arms to defend themselves against criminals.  

Clarke is no stranger to controversial remarks. He called on Milwaukee's inner city residents to take responsibility for their lives and take up arms to defend themselves against criminals.  

Sheriff Clarke endorsed businessman [[Donald Trump]] for the [[2016 U.S. presidential election]], and he spoke for Trump at the Republican National Convention in [[Cleveland, Ohio]].<ref>Gass, Nick (July 18, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-sheriff-dave-clarke-225768 Milwaukee sheriff at RNC: 'Blue lives matter']. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref> He remarked on the presidential race, "To Say That [[Trump]] Can't Beat [[Hillary Clinton|Mrs. Bill Clinton]] In November Is Ludicrous."  

Sheriff Clarke endorsed businessman [[Donald Trump]] for the [[2016 U.S. presidential election]], and he spoke for Trump at the Republican National Convention in [[Cleveland, Ohio]].<ref>Gass, Nick (July 18, 2016). [https://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-sheriff-dave-clarke-225768 Milwaukee sheriff at RNC: 'Blue lives matter']. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref> He remarked on the presidential race, "To Say That [[Trump]] Can't Beat [[Hillary Clinton|Mrs. Bill Clinton]] In November Is Ludicrous."  

<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/peoplessheriff/to-say-that-trump-cant-beat-mrs-bill-clinton-in-november-is-ludicrous-031916 Soundcloud - PeoplesSheriff]</ref> Clarke announced in 2017 that President Trump had appointed him to a Department of Homeland Security position, but he later stated he declined the position after delays in assuming office and in order to help the administration in other ways.<ref>Chaitin, Daniel (June 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sheriff-david-clarke-wont-take-a-role-with-dhs/article/2626307 Sheriff David Clarke won't take a role with DHS]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Seipel, Brooke (June 17, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/338297-sheriff-david-clarke-reverses-acceptance-of-homeland-security Sheriff David Clarke reverses acceptance of Homeland Security role: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref>

<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/peoplessheriff/to-say-that-trump-cant-beat-mrs-bill-clinton-in-november-is-ludicrous-031916 Soundcloud - PeoplesSheriff]</ref> Clarke announced in 2017 that President Trump had appointed him to a Department of Homeland Security position, but he later stated he declined the position after delays in assuming office and in order to help the administration in other ways.<ref>Chaitin, Daniel (June 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sheriff-david-clarke-wont-take-a-role-with-dhs/article/2626307 Sheriff David Clarke won't take a role with DHS]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Seipel, Brooke (June 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/338297-sheriff-david-clarke-reverses-acceptance-of-homeland-security Sheriff David Clarke reverses acceptance of Homeland Security role: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 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>

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>[https://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>

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