The point with using WSJ is, even a "conservative" leaning heavy is reporting these things not just "lib" leaning media.
What Trump said was a lie not a Straw Man but yes, a straw man is a fallacy. If anything it's a "red herring" statement. Conway employees all of the methods described here.
The world doesn't revolve around your posts. My post was in response to you calling something a Straw Man when it wasn't. Hence the definition of a Straw Man is now posted.
If you really want to learn about the different types of fallacies being used in speech here's a link. It really is informative.
Red Herring
A red herring is a classic misdirection. We see this all the time in fiction, from Sherlock Holmes stories to modern-day thrillers. False clues are planted to throw the reader off. Similarly, a red herring fallacy can pop up in your writing when your argument veers into an area only tangentially related to the core topic. This may be purposeful, but it’s also easy to do without intending to. Here’s an example in which President Ronald Reagan used humor and diversion as a red herring in answering a debate question:
Reporter: You already are the oldest president in history. ... President Kennedy had to go for days on end with very little sleep during the Cuban missile crisis. Is there any doubt in your mind that you would be able to function in such circumstances?
Reagan: Not at all ... and I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience.
So, how do you catch yourself using fallacies? Play devil’s advocate with your own writing. Ask yourself what the logical counter-argument is and whether yours holds up. Then, identify any stereotypes or biases you are inadvertently using to inform your position. This should help you identify holes in your logic and set you up for a stronger result.
Link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/writing/5-types-of-fallacies-you-dont-realize-youre-using-in-your-writing?utm_source=GG20160809&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=grammargirl