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riversedge

(70,084 posts)
Wed Aug 18, 2021, 11:52 PM Aug 2021

'I'd rather be somewhere else': Ron Johnson suggests he doesn't want to be in the Senate

Source: american independent.com





August 18, 2021 5:45 PM



The Wisconsin Republican has been mounting a campaign against his own reelection for months.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) told a right-wing host on Wednesday that he does not actually want to be a U.S. senator saying he only took the job out of love for his country.

Johnson, who is considering whether to stick with his two-term limit pledge or run for reelection in 2022, made the comments during an appearance on Wendy Bell Radio. The remarks were first flagged by the liberal opposition research group American Bridge 21st Century.

Bell is a conservative talk show host who has embraced the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionists. She was fired from Pittsburgh's KDKA Radio last fall after calling for Black Lives Matters protesters to be killed. Bell was also fired from WTAE-TV in March 2016 for making racist comments in the wake of a mass shooting. She was dismissed from WJAS-AM in May, though an official at the company would not disclose details, saying only that it was a "personnel matter.".................

Read more: https://americanindependent.com/ron-johnson-id-rather-be-somewhere-else-senate-campaign-congress-wendy-bell-gop/



Be Gone!!




https://americanindependent.com/ron-johnson-id-rather-be-somewhere-else-senate-campaign-congress-wendy-bell-gop/
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'I'd rather be somewhere else': Ron Johnson suggests he doesn't want to be in the Senate (Original Post) riversedge Aug 2021 OP
So Ron and I agree on one thing. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #1
I so agree with you rpannier Aug 2021 #5
+1,000! SheltieLover Aug 2021 #8
I am with Ron on this. sheshe2 Aug 2021 #11
LOL... me too!!! I will help him pack Demovictory9 Aug 2021 #12
Bumper sticker time ... aggiesal Aug 2021 #15
That's what I was going to say, too! LOL. So we're all in agreement now! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #19
The idiot could just quit! Ah, wishful thinking. Firestorm49 Aug 2021 #29
I rather he was somewhere else. Turbineguy Aug 2021 #2
Then I will... DBoon Aug 2021 #37
Marco Rubio: *points at Ron Johnson, then at himself, then Johnson again, winks* "Twins!!!" RockRaven Aug 2021 #3
Good. Take a hike. eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2021 #4
There Are Ever-so-Many of Us Who Share That Wish for You in Spades! The Roux Comes First Aug 2021 #6
Then resign so we can bring back Russ Feingold IronLionZion Aug 2021 #7
Yes! Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #25
He can leave. I won't miss him a bit. AllyCat Aug 2021 #9
Then GTFO Johnson. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2021 #10
Would you rather be in Moscow, Senator? BadgerMom Aug 2021 #13
Chuck Todd never asks him about this. n/m BradAllison Aug 2021 #36
A dacha in Russia. Historic NY Aug 2021 #14
We'll be only too happy Moebym Aug 2021 #16
If he wants to help Old Crank Aug 2021 #17
Ive got the perfect position for him. quakerboy Aug 2021 #18
I think... Mike Nelson Aug 2021 #20
Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out! Ziggysmom Aug 2021 #21
FINE Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #22
Lot of opportunities in Moscow for a guy with your CV, Ron. tanyev Aug 2021 #23
DAMN!! I agree with Ron Johnson for once. The sun might rise out of the west this morning Bengus81 Aug 2021 #24
Let's send the asshole to Afghanistan. milestogo Aug 2021 #26
Such a patriot that he'd give up his place in the Senate! We need more Republicans like him! Ford_Prefect Aug 2021 #27
Bye Felicia... SKKY Aug 2021 #28
Wisconsin deserves a better senator FakeNoose Aug 2021 #30
The evil old fucker probably won't follow through on it. Paladin Aug 2021 #31
Wide-open Democratic Primary brooklynite Aug 2021 #32
he will run again (because the money) and say that Javaman Aug 2021 #33
Well Ron now that you mentioned it, there is significant proof INdemo Aug 2021 #34
Where does he? LiberalFighter Aug 2021 #35

aggiesal

(8,907 posts)
15. Bumper sticker time ...
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 01:41 AM
Aug 2021

We should create one that says
"I agree with Ron. Vote me out of the Senate"

quakerboy

(13,916 posts)
18. Ive got the perfect position for him.
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 02:29 AM
Aug 2021

In about a month, we might just need an ambassador to the taliban. who better than one who is so in tune with their ideals and beliefs?

Mike Nelson

(9,944 posts)
20. I think...
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 04:10 AM
Aug 2021

... this means he's going to break his pledge and run for yet another term... he's really saying he "hates big government" but will sit in the office and stop it from working for as long as he lives.

Jilly_in_VA

(9,941 posts)
22. FINE
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 08:21 AM
Aug 2021

Throw him out. We'd all rather he were somewhere else too! Oh, and take your dumbass buddies with you, Ronbo.

FakeNoose

(32,584 posts)
30. Wisconsin deserves a better senator
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 10:15 AM
Aug 2021


By-the-way, this article says Ron Johnson spoke on Wendy Bell's show. Wendy Bell is a diehard ChumpHumper, angry, bouncing-off-the-walls conservative. She's been fired 3 times in the last couple of years from various Pittsburgh radio stations. She's done in Pittsburgh radio. It looks like she has a webcast now.

Paladin

(28,243 posts)
31. The evil old fucker probably won't follow through on it.
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 10:41 AM
Aug 2021

The last thing in the world that Ron Johnson is known for is doing the proper thing.

brooklynite

(94,352 posts)
32. Wide-open Democratic Primary
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 11:21 AM
Aug 2021

Mandela Barnes (D) - Lt Governor, Ex-State Rep. & Policy Analyst
Gillian Battino (D) - Radiologist
Sarah Godlewski (D) - State Treasurer, Venture Capitalist & Democratic Activist
Alex Lasry (D) - Milwaukee Bucks Senior VP & Ex-Obama White House Aide
Chantia Lewis (D) - Milwaukee Alderwoman & Nonprofit Executive
Adam Murphy (D) - Software Developer
Tom Nelson (D) - Outagamie Co Exec, Ex-House Majority Leader
Steven Olikara (D) - Nonprofit Group Executive & Community Activist
Peter Pekarsky (D) - Attorney & Democratic Activist
Darrell Williams (D) - State Emergency Management Dir., Ex-Beloit Schools Superintendent & Army Veteran

Javaman

(62,503 posts)
33. he will run again (because the money) and say that
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 11:38 AM
Aug 2021

they "people" have spoken. aka his corporate political contributors

INdemo

(6,994 posts)
34. Well Ron now that you mentioned it, there is significant proof
Thu Aug 19, 2021, 12:54 PM
Aug 2021

that Putin got you elected in the first place.
Polling data in 2016 did not suggest a win for you and it was shock when Russ Feingold lost
Was your two trips to Russia a Thank You Putin tour?

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