Ron Johnson Archives

Dems blast Trump over Paris climate agreement decision; Ryan praises the move

Thursday, Jun 1, 2017

State Dems are blasting Trump for his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. Trump today said the U.S. will pull out of the 195-country agreement, which President Obama and other world leaders reached in an effort to limit how much global temperatures will rise and mitigate the effects of climate change. Trump said at the White House the U.S. will cease to implement the de… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password

Johnson open to ‘short-term’ Obamacare fix if GOP fails to reach deal

Thursday, Jun 1, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said today he’d be open to a “short-term market stabilization bill” addressing issues with the Affordable Care Act if Republicans struggle to replace the law. The Oshkosh Republican is part of the Senate Republican group working on a health care bill following the House’s passage of the American Health Care Act. Johnson told reporters today at the state Capitol there are “real problems with the House bill” that the group will try to work out, though he gave the House GOP credit for passing a bill to address the “real mess” that Obamacare created. Johnson said

Gallagher wants ‘thorough account’ of Trump meeting with Russians

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher today called on the White House to give a “thorough account” of a meeting President Trump held with Russian officials where he was reported to have disclosed highly classified information. Gallagher, a Green Bay Republican and former Marine, said in a series of tweets today while Trump has the authority to disclose classified information, there’s “a separate question of wh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Wis. Dem members slam Trump for firing Comey

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Dem members of the congressional delegation are slamming President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. Baldwin noted the move comes as the FBI is investigating whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence last year’s election. “President Trump’s decision to make this move … is an attack on the rule of law and raises more questions that demand answers. Firing the FBI director does not place the White House, the president or his campaign above the law,” Baldwin said, urging the Senate Intelligence Committee to continue its investigation. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, meanwhile, called the firing

State GOP Chair Courtney: Republicans focused on beating Baldwin in 2018

Friday, May 5, 2017

Since becoming state GOP chair in 2011, Brad Courtney has seen Scott Walker become the first governor in U.S. history to fend off a recall, Republicans expand their majorities in both houses of the Legislature and his party’s nominee win Wisconsin’s electoral votes for the first time since 1984. But he’s got one piece of unfinished business — beating Tammy Baldwin. “We have one more Senate seat we… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Johnson raises nearly $150,000 in first quarter of the year

Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who said last fall he did not plan to seek a third term if he won re-election in November, raised $141,468 during the first three months of 2017, according to his filing with the FEC. It was his lowest fundraising total for a full quarter since 2012, when Wisconsin was gripped by recall elections that summer and a hotly contested state that fall between the presidential race… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Walker, congressional delegation ask Trump for ‘immediate action’ on dairy crisis

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017

Walker, House Speaker Paul Ryan and the state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration today asking for “immediate action” on an issue that’s put dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers at risk of shutting down. The letter says new trade policies from Canada “appear to violate Canada’s existing trade obligations to the United States.” The policies caused Grassland Dairy Produ… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Baldwin, Johnson under fire for votes on Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch

Thursday, Apr 6, 2017

U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson are taking fire from their opposing parties over their votes on President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination. The two split today on invoking the “nuclear option” in the Senate, removing the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees. Baldwin opposed the rule change, while Johnson voted for it. The final vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation is expected tomorr… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Johnson speaks on Senate floor in ‘strong support’ of Gorsuch

Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson spoke on the floor of the Senate last night in “strong support” of Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court as national media reports showed 41 Democrats ready to filibuster Gorsuch’s nomination. Johnson’s speech, where he pushed his colleagues and fellow Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin to “at least” vote for cloture, came after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

U.S. Sen. Johnson warns against protectionism, trade wars

Friday, Mar 24, 2017

Pointing to the billions of people around the world that are all “markets for our products,” U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson this week stressed the benefits of both imports and exports while denouncing protectionism and trade wars. “We’re 320 million people out of a population of 7 billion,” the Oshkosh Republican said. “That means there’s basically 7 billion people that are markets for our products. Let’s … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Feingold creating LegitAction nonprofit

Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017

Former Dem U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold today announced the creation of LegitAction, a group that will be focused on protecting the right to vote, reforming the campaign finance system, abolishing the Electoral College and protecting the Supreme Court’s credibility. Feingold, who last fall lost his rematch with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, wrote a column this week for The Guardian urging Dems to b… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Johnson unsure Obamacare replacement bill will pass this year

Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told a WisPolitics.com breakfast today he’s not confident an Obamacare replacement bill will pass this year, while House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republicans need to pass the bill to keep the promise they made to voters last fall. Johnson declined to endorse the current version that is facing a difficult time in the House. “I will not vote to support it until I have enough info… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Wis. congressional Republicans not fully on board with health care bill

Wednesday, Mar 8, 2017

Republican members of the state congressional delegation aren’t fully backing the House GOP health care bill, though U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy predicted skeptics will “get on board and be supportive.’’

‘UpFront’: Johnson says Sessions right to recuse himself from Russia investigation

Monday, Mar 6, 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he’s “highly concerned” about Russia and its interference in the election, but wants to let congressional committees handle the investigation at this time. Johnson appeared Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. The interview was taped Friday, before President Trump raised unsubstantiated allegations that President Obama the T… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Pence: Trump ‘best friend Wisconsin businesses will ever have’

Friday, Mar 3, 2017

JANESVILLE — Vice President Mike Pence today promised the Trump administration will grow the economy “faster than ever before,” calling the president “the best friend Wisconsin businesses will ever have.” Pence spoke in Janesville today following a listening session with local business leaders and farmers, who he said shared “candid feedback” that he’ll take back to Washington. The former Indiana… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.