evidence: The elder Welkers are both registered Democrats and have donated to Democratic political candidates over the years, according to public Federal Election Commission records. Those contributions have included at least $4,000 to Joe Biden‘s campaign. [...] Kristen Welker brought her father, Harvey Welker, to a reception at the White House in December 2012. They posed for a photo with President Obama and the first lady in a room adorned with holiday decorations. Kristen Welker shared the picture on Facebook with the caption, "Christmas at the White House!" Days before the October 22 presidential debate, the New York Post published an article claiming Kristen Welker had "deep Democrat ties." The tabloid newspaper included the photo with the Obamas and wrote, "In 2012, Welker and her family celebrated Christmas at the White House with the Obamas." But this statement was missing context.