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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 […]

ICYMI: Sen. Ron Johnson Claims to Have Passed Many Bipartisan Bills. But 70% of Them Just Named Post Offices MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson is desperately trying to rewrite his overtly partisan history by touting his bipartisan work to name post offices. Johnson’s record of accomplishment for everyday Wisconsinites is so thin he is trying to take […]

ICYMI: On the Issues: Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with UpNorthNews, Attorney General Josh Kaul discussed his first-term accomplishments, as well as his plans for the next four years. AG Kaul also highlighted how Eric Toney’s promise to enforce Wisconsin’s draconian 19th-century abortion ban and support for Michael Gableman’s sham […]

BREAKING: Ron Johnson Melts Down In Interview When Asked About January 6th Involvement MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview, Ron Johnson completely tripped over himself and lashed out when pressed about his involvement during the January 6th insurrection. Reminder: Johnson tried unsuccessfully to get a slate of fake electors to Vice President Mike Pence and then ran from […]