Tag Archives: Ron Johnson

By Ryan Grim The Huffington Post (5/28/15) A concerted propaganda effort underway in America has created a “cultural attitude” in which people believe “government is good and business is bad,” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) told a local reporter for WisPolitics.com. Johnson … Continue reading →

The Wisconsin Badger (9/8/14) As you may have heard, the U.S. Senate has voted 79-18 in favor of a proposed federal constitutional amendment to effectively overturn theCitizens United v. FEC U.S. Supreme Court decision and other related court decisions, as well as explicitly … Continue reading →

It’s possible that he may be the best they have to offer.     By Heather Digby Parton Salon (6/3/14) Back in 2010, George Will called Wisconsin businessman Ron Johnson the face of the Tea Party, one of those righteous citizens rising … Continue reading →

By David Freedlander The Daily Beast (5/31/14) If Ron Johnson was running any faster from the Tea Party he’d leave skid marks. Back in 2010, the Wisconsin senator was one of the Tea Party’s first candidates. His upset victory over … Continue reading →

By Jack Craver The Capital Times (5/31/14) Sen. Ron Johnson is getting more exposure in Politico for his ties to the Koch brothers. In a lengthy article about how mega-donors such as the Kochs have transformed the American political landscape, … Continue reading →

By Mollie Reilly The Huffington Post (5/21/14)  Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is upset with his colleague’s suggestion that Republicans have obstructed President Barack Obama throughout his administration because of his race. “It’s an American characteristic that you don’t do anything … Continue reading →

Innovative procedure Johnson credits first performed in the more socialized health systems of Brazil and France.    By Jud Lounsbery Uppity Wisconsin (1/9/14) Ron Johnson has an extraordinarily compelling story about why he entered politics:   Nearly 30 years ago, his … Continue reading →