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politics29 days ago

GOP Eyes Vote to End Filibuster as Elections Bill Moves Forward

Sen. Ron Johnson floated holding a cloture vote to end the 60-vote filibuster to pressure Democrats as the Senate gears up to consider the House-passed SAVE America Act. Republicans plan to advance the elections measure with 51 votes, but final passage would still require 60 votes, making it unlikely given anticipated Democratic opposition. The move highlights ongoing GOP strategy around reforming or bypassing the filibuster amid broader election-law and policy battles in the chamber.

via Politico|
#elections-bill#filibuster#politics
Senate Republicans, Led by Ron Johnson, Oppose Trump's Budget Bill Amid AI and Debt Concerns
politics10 months ago

Senate Republicans, Led by Ron Johnson, Oppose Trump's Budget Bill Amid AI and Debt Concerns

Wisconsin's Senator Ron Johnson leads opposition among Republicans to a major budget bill supported by President Trump, criticizing its impact on the deficit and spending, while other Republicans and Democrats express concerns over its effects on health and social programs. The bill faces potential rejection in the Senate due to intra-party disagreements and its controversial provisions.

via WPR|
#budget-bill#deficit#politics
Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Schools for Trump Assassination Attempt, Cites Speech Mix-Up
politics1 year ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Schools for Trump Assassination Attempt, Cites Speech Mix-Up

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson blamed the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally on the public school system, suggesting that the shooter was a bullied loner from a large school. Speaking at a Moms for Liberty event during the Republican National Convention, Johnson advocated for smaller, one-room schools and homeschooling, while avoiding discussion on security lapses and gun control. Moms for Liberty, known for opposing COVID-19 safety measures and promoting homeschooling, has been labeled an extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

via Rolling Stone|
#gun-control#moms-for-liberty#politics
Sen. Ron Johnson Admits to Reading Wrong Speech at RNC
politics1 year ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Admits to Reading Wrong Speech at RNC

Sen. Ron Johnson admitted to reading an outdated version of his speech at the Republican National Convention, which did not account for the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Johnson's speech criticized Democratic policies and emphasized unity under Trump and the GOP. The convention also marked Trump's first public appearance since the attack, where he and Sen. JD Vance were officially nominated as the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively.

via CBS News|
#assassination-attempt#donald-trump#gop-nomination
Sen. Ron Johnson Admits Teleprompter Error Led to Wrong RNC Speech
politics1 year ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Admits Teleprompter Error Led to Wrong RNC Speech

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson revealed that he delivered the wrong speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error. He shared the intended speech with PBS News, which emphasized unity following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and criticized the Biden administration while promoting Republican values and policies.

via PBS NewsHour|
#donald-trump#politics#republican-national-convention
Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Teleprompter for RNC Speech Mix-Up
politics1 year ago

Sen. Ron Johnson Blames Teleprompter for RNC Speech Mix-Up

Sen. Ron Johnson admitted he delivered the wrong speech at the Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error, which led to a message that contrasted with his intended call for unity and healing. He emphasized the importance of discussing policy differences without personal attacks and reflected on the need for both political leaders to recognize the dangers of partisan division.

via PBS NewsHour|
#partisan-division#politics#rnc
Senate Border Bill Fails Amid Political Maneuvering
politics1 year ago

Senate Border Bill Fails Amid Political Maneuvering

Sen. Ron Johnson criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for reintroducing a failed U.S.-Mexico border bill, calling it a "political ploy" to provide Democrats with political cover. Johnson accused Schumer of disingenuous negotiations and claimed the bill's failure was used to criticize Republicans and bolster President Biden's position on border security. The bill was voted down again in the Senate with a 43-50 vote.

via The Hill|
#border-bill#chuck-schumer#politics
"Impeachment Witness Accuses GOP of Doing Russia's Bidding"
politics2 years ago

"Impeachment Witness Accuses GOP of Doing Russia's Bidding"

Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, accused Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson of doing Russia's bidding by pushing false narratives about the Bidens' corruption in Ukraine to manipulate the 2020 election. Parnas testified to the House Oversight Committee about a coordinated effort by Trump, Giuliani, and others to spread unvetted information. Johnson's investigation with Sen. Chuck Grassley failed to connect Biden to a crime, but Parnas claimed that Johnson and others understood they were pushing a false narrative. Johnson's spokeswoman dismissed the comments as baseless, while Parnas stated that his work returned zero evidence of the Bidens' corruption connected to Ukraine.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#biden#lev-parnas#politics
"Controversy Surrounds Wisconsin GOP's Unsubstantiated Claims and Fake Trump Elector"
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds Wisconsin GOP's Unsubstantiated Claims and Fake Trump Elector"

CNN's Kaitlan Collins challenged Senator Ron Johnson to provide evidence for his claim that Democrats have also declared themselves electors in multiple states, similar to the 10 Wisconsin Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump. Johnson struggled to back up his claim, stating he was not prepared to provide specific states but insisted it had happened repeatedly. Collins pressed for more information, and Johnson promised to provide it later.

via Yahoo News|
#democrats#election-fraud#fake-electors
"Controversy Surrounding Fake Trump Electors Shakes Wisconsin's Elections"
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding Fake Trump Electors Shakes Wisconsin's Elections"

GOP Senator Ron Johnson was unable to provide any examples when pressed by CNN's Kaitlan Collins to substantiate his claim that Democrats have falsely claimed to be electors in various states. Johnson's comments came in response to questions about Republicans in Wisconsin who falsely claimed to be electors for Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Ten Republicans settled a lawsuit last week brought by Wisconsin's legitimate electors, admitting that Joe Biden won the election and agreeing not to be electors in the future. Johnson complained about Democrats using the courts to harass the Republicans involved, but failed to provide evidence to support his claim that Democrats have done the same.

via The Daily Beast|
#democrats#election#politics