MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson admitted that he would support Congress imposing a national abortion ban.
“From voting to confirm anti-choice Justices to supporting a national abortion ban, Ron Johnson has made taking away Wisconsinites’ right to make their own health care decisions a top priority. Johnson’s dangerous and out of touch efforts are a direct threat to Wisconsinites’ freedoms,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman.
This comes after Johnson took credit for helping overturn Roe v. Wade, which in Wisconsin, has eliminated access to nearly all abortions.
Here are the facts about Johnson’s long record of working to end abortion rights:
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“Roe and Casey were so poorly decided. This is a really good decision, this is what should have happened 50 years ago.” [Clay & Buck Show, 5/05/22]
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Ron Johnson said “[he’s] fully supportive of what the Supreme Court did” and that “[he] obviously confirmed the justices that handed down that correct decision.” [Brian Kilmeade Show, 7/13/22]
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“I don’t view [overturning Roe] such a huge threat to women’s health. I think – I think things would be just fine.” [Johnson visits Beloit Health System, 7/27/18
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Ron Johnson called the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade a “victory.” [@SenRonJohnson, 6/24/22]
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“Johnson, who has supported bills limiting access to abortions, on Tuesday went further than some Republicans have since the opinion leaked. He said in a statement that if the draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade becomes final, ‘I would agree with that outcome.’” [Associated Press, 5/05/22]
- Johnson: Abortion Will “Be A Little Messy For Some People” When Roe Is Overturned [Madison.com, 5/11/22]
