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Ron Johnson’s January 6th Revisionist History MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson dismissed the violence perpetrated by insurrectionists on January 6th and tried to rewrite the history of that day. Johnson claimed: “I saw that day the ‘armed insurrectionists’ staying within the rope lines in the rotunda.” The Reality:  Washington Post: “The physical toll on […]

Former Deputy Chief of Police Slams Ron Johnson for Siding with Armed Insurrectionists Over Law Enforcement MADISON, Wis. – In response to Ron Johnson once again dismissing the violence law enforcement faced on January 6th from armed insurrectionists, Eric Larsen, former Deputy Chief of Eau Claire Police, released the following statement: “Senator Ron Johnson is completely selling out […]

New Ad Slams Tim Michels for Radical Views on Abortion MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers’ campaign launched a new ad calling out Tim Michels for his radical stance on abortion. Michels has a long history of supporting the most extreme positions on reproductive health care and abortion access — even saying it’s “not unreasonable” for the government to […]

REMINDER: Ron Johnson’s Work to Overturn Roe v. Wade Enabled Wisconsin’s 1849 Statute Banning Nearly All Abortions to Go into Effect  MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a “victory” and bragged about appointing the justices who handed down the decision. Johnson knew full well that his push would enable Wisconsin’s 1849 statute, which bans nearly […]

ICYMI: Attorney general candidate Eric Toney doesn’t rule out prosecuting abortion in cases of rape, incest MADISON, Wis. – Republican Attorney General nominee Eric Toney continues to refuse to rule out prosecuting abortions, even in cases of rape or incest. This comes on the heels of Toney’s endorsement by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an organization […]

Tim Michels Silence on Special Session Is As Loud As His Opposition to Abortion MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels remains silent on Governor Evers’ proposal that would create a pathway through voter referenda to repeal the archaic and restrictive 1849 ban on abortion, scheduled for tomorrow’s Special Session. Despite overwhelming opposition to the restrictions on abortion even in […]

In Final Month of Campaign, Ron Johnson’s Dangerous Anti-Abortion Record is in the Spotlight MADISON, Wis. — As election day nears, Ron Johnson’s dangerous stance on reproductive freedom is coming front and center. He’s cosponsored a personhood bill that made no exceptions for abortion, even in the cases of rape and incest. Johnson has supported eight national abortion bans, […]

Ahead of Johnson’s Visit to La Crosse, Local Retirees Blast Him for Working to Take Away Their Social Security LA CROSSE, Wis. — Yesterday, ahead of his Saturday visit to La Crosse, a group of La Crosse retirees slammed Ron Johnson for his attempts to put Social Security on the chopping block. They emphasized that Johnson’s plan […]

Eric Toney’s Extreme New Endorsement MADISON, Wis. —  Today, GOP Attorney General nominee Eric Toney was endorsed by Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America, which hailed Toney’s “tenacity” and promises to enforce Wisconsin’s draconian 1849 criminal abortion ban. Here’s what folks across Wisconsin should know about Toney’s extreme new endorsement: Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America Is […]