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What They’re Saying: Ron Johnson Threatens To Cut Social Security and Medicare MADISON, Wis. —  Yesterday, Ron Johnson doubled down on his support for cutting Social Security and Medicare, benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the programs for decades. See what they’re saying:  Wisconsin State Journal:  Saying programs like Social Security and Medicare suffer […]

BREAKING: Ron Johnson Yet Again Threatens to Cut Social Security and Medicare Madison, Wis. – In a new interview, Johnson argued that the Social Security and Medicare programs should be changed to allow cuts and not guarantee the earned benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the program for decades. “Ron Johnson has […]

ICYMI: CNN: Top Economists Say Democrats’ Health Care And Climate Package Will Put ‘Downward Pressure On Inflation’ Key Point: “‘This historic legislation makes crucial investments in energy, health care, and in shoring up the nation’s tax system. These investments will fight inflation and lower costs for American families while setting the stage for strong, stable, […]

WisDems Slam Johnson Over Efforts to Weaken Social Security and Cut Medicare During “Too Extreme GOP” Event MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Rep. Chris Sinicki, and Social Security recipient John Drew held a press conference in front of Ron Johnson’s office, calling him out for undermining vital programs like Social Security and Medicare. […]

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Are Radically Wrong on Elections MADISON, Wis. – Republicans running for governor in Wisconsin are entrenched in lies that undermine the integrity of the 2020 election. Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels, and Tim Ramthun would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election […]

WisDems Statement on GOP Gubernatorial Town Hall MADISON, Wis. – The radical politics of the Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary were in full force at tonight’s town hall. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Regardless of which candidate emerges as the nominee, tonight’s town hall made it clear that every Republican running […]

Tim Michels Opposes Gun Safety Measures to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Michels: “I want to make sure that law abiding gun owners aren’t having their guns confiscated because an angry ex, ex spouse makes a complaint.” MADISON, Wis. – When asked about gun reforms he would consider if elected governor at tonight’s WISN Town Hall, Tim […]

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Are Radically Wrong on Education MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels both have radical agendas for education that will slash funding from neighborhood public schools, encourage parents to sue schools over books they don’t like, and raise Wisconsin property taxes.As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch had a storied history of gutting public education […]

Small Business Owner, Labor Leader, Blast Ron Johnson for Votes Against Bipartisan Pro-Manufacturing Legislation, Praising Outsourcing “U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson argued for shipping more manufacturing jobs overseas…” Madison, Wis. – Today, small business owner Jonathan Lipp and AFL-CIO WI President Stephanie Bloomingdale called out Ron Johnson for betraying the state’s proud history of manufacturing. Lipp […]