Sen. Ron Johnson renews call for Wisconsin abortion vote

[RandySF]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday renewed his call for a statewide vote in Wisconsin on abortion rights, saying he thought most voters would support a ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Johnson declined to say how he would vote, however.

Johnson won reelection to a third term in November, one of only two Republicans to win statewide in Wisconsin since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. Johnson said Monday at the Milwaukee Press Club that abortion has been an “important factor” in Democrats’ recent wins.

During the campaign, after the Supreme Court’s ruling, Johnson called for a statewide referendum on abortion. He wanted the question framed as: “At what point does society have the responsibility to protect the life of an unborn child?” The options would range from the moment of conception to never.

Wisconsin law does not allow for citizens to place such a question on the ballot. The Republican-controlled Legislature can only put forward amendments to the state constitution for a vote, not law changes. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked the Legislature to amend the constitution to allow for citizens to bring forth ballot questions to change state law, but Republicans rejected it.




https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/sen-ron-johnson-renews-call-for-wisconsin-abortion-vote/

[Walleye]

1. I get the feeling we are watching the Republicans pour gasoline on their party and light it on fire

I’m here for it

[milestogo]

2. Maybe one should learn the State laws before becoming a US Senator.

And BTW, moron, did you see the WI Supreme Court vote?

[Bev54]

3. Really? Correct me if I am wrong but didn't Wisconsin just have a vote on whether to

have a pro-choice Justice or a pro-life Justice. Pro-choice won out pretty handily.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. I vote yes on retroactively aborting Ron John

[riversedge]

5. Wisconsin is a severly Gerrymandered Repug state-since the days Scott Walker ruled.

I have little hope for anything positive to happen

[roamer65]

6. There is no such thing as an "unborn child", RoJo.

You moron.

It’s a fetus until it breathes atmosphere and has the umbilical cut.

Then it’s a baby.