Rebellion supporter Senator Ron Johnson tried to portray himself as a friend of law enforcement during the Wisconsin Senate debate, and things didn’t go well.
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Mandela Barnes describes Ron Johnson as a supporter of the rebellion during a debate in the Wisconsin Senate. pic.twitter.com/nMUZCqeLYv
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Johnson said, “Whenever I see a police officer, I go up to him and thank you for your service. If I have the time, I’d say please don’t get discouraged by letting them try to defund you.”
Barnes’ response was ready, “I’m sure he didn’t have the same interaction with the 140 officers wounded during the January 6 mutiny. One officer stabbed that mid-summer. Another smashed between the revolving door. Another was hit in the head by a fire extinguisher. When we talk about respect, let’s We think of the 140 officers he left behind because of the mutiny he supported.”
It was the kind of night for Senator Ron Johnson, who is running for office in violation of his pledge to limit his term. The latest polls put the Wisconsin Senate elections at 47%-47%. Debates usually don’t change opinions, but very bad nights can tip some hesitant voters into a tight competition.
Ron Johnson didn’t have a good discussion. When a candidate is called up for being a supporter of government overthrow efforts, things don’t go well.
It would be hard to anger an incumbent like Johnson, but Mandela Barnes sent a powerful message as he looked at the role of a US senator.
Mr. Easley is Managing Editor. He is also a White House news reporter and congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a BA in Political Science. His graduating work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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