Sen. Ron Johnson is running for re-election, it appears he'll do so as a culture warrior
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ron Johnson is in a class of his own.
The Wisconsin Republican is the only senator in his party facing re-election next year in a state that backed Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race. But rather than moderate his politics to accommodate potentially shifting voter attitudes, Johnson is focusing even more intently on cultural issues that appeal to his party’s overwhelmingly white base.
He has said the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd distracted journalists from covering immigration. He has lent credence to the white supremacist “great replacement” theory. And he said he was less concerned about the predominantly white mob that staged a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January than he would have been if they were Black Lives Matter protesters.
Johnson has not committed to seeking a third term in 2022. But his seat probably will be among the most fiercely contested in a campaign year that will decide control of Congress and the future of Biden’s agenda. Johnson’s tactics offer a window into how Republicans may approach the midterm elections, with a focus on turning out the base and steadfastly dismissing any criticism, especially when it comes to issues of race.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-sen-ron-johnson-is-running-for-re-election-in-wisconsin-it-appears-hell-do-so-as-a-culture-warrior-01619474025
Nothing like a little good old fashioned racism.
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