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'''Sheriff David Clarke''' (born August 21, 1956) is a [[conservative]] veteran of the Milwaukee police department and is a fierce critic of [[Barack Obama]], [[Eric Holder]] and the [[black lives matter]] movement. He served as the Milwaukee County Sheriff from 2002 to 2017.

'''Sheriff David Clarke''' (born August 21, 1956) is a [[conservative]] veteran of the Milwaukee police department and is a fierce critic of [[Barack Obama]], [[Eric Holder]] and the [[black lives matter]] movement. He served as the Milwaukee County Sheriff from 2002 to 2017.

==Sheriff of Milwaukee County==

==Sheriff of Milwaukee County==

While [[Leftist roots of Wikipedia|liberal Wikipedia]] continues to almost entirely focus on Clarke's department scandals in its page's section on his tenure as sheriff,<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clarke_(sheriff)#Sheriff_of_Milwaukee David Clarke (sheriff) - Wikipedia] ('''Warning: Context within article contains uncensored vulgar words''')</ref> it has been understated and ignored by the media that under his watch as sheriff, crime rates in the city of [[Milwaukee]] decreased after rising several times, including a significant drop in violent crime from 2007 to 2011.<ref>[http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Milwaukee-Wisconsin.html Crime rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map]</ref>

While [[Leftist roots of Wikipedia|liberal Wikipedia]] continues to almost entirely focus on Clarke's department scandals in its page's section on his tenure as sheriff,<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clarke_(sheriff)#Sheriff_of_Milwaukee David Clarke (sheriff) - Wikipedia] ('''Warning: Context within article contains uncensored vulgar words''')</ref> it has been understated and ignored by the media that under his watch as sheriff, crime rates in the city of [[Milwaukee]] decreased after rising several times, including a significant drop in violent crime from 2007 to 2011.<ref>[http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Milwaukee-Wisconsin.html Crime rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map]</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.<ref>[https://lawofficer.com/archive/wisconsin-sheriff-urges-citizens-to-get-gun-training/ Wisconsin Sheriff Urges Citizens to Get Gun Training]</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.<ref>[https://lawofficer.com/archive/wisconsin-sheriff-urges-citizens-to-get-gun-training/ Wisconsin Sheriff Urges Citizens to Get Gun Training]</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>

==Political views==

==Political views==

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). [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 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). [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>

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."  

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). [https://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>

<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). [https://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>

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