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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGOP Sen. Ron Johnson Went to Oktoberfest Party After Testing Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. But, after finding out he had the virus, which has killed more than 220,000 Americans to date, the Wisconsin Republican still chose to attend an Oktoberfest fundraising dinner that evening.
Johnson, who didnt reveal his diagnosis until Saturday, justified his behavior in comments to the Madison, Wisconsin Capital Times by saying he only took his mask off when it was time to address the crowd. He also insisted that he was at least 12 feet from anybody during his speech at the event, which was sponsored by the Ozaukee County Republican Party. It was held at the River Club of Mequon, a self-described casually elegant private club committed to personal service.
I feel fine, I feel completely normal, he said in a conference call with reporters, adding that he didnt stick around to mingle at the dinner.
Attendees paid from $40 for a single ticket to $500 for gold host status, which included two meal tickets, priority seating, and special host recognition. Former Wisconsin attorney general Brad Schimel was the evenings featured guest, according to an invitation on the Ozaukee County Republican Partys Facebook page.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-sen-ron-johnson-went-to-oktoberfest-party-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19/ar-BB19FZuX?ocid=st
Doodley
(9,119 posts)vlyons
(10,252 posts)It's all about me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me .
*snark*
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Obviously insecure about $, so give him a cot & 3 hots!
Kid Berwyn
(14,939 posts)The law, including reckless endangerment and negligent homicide, dont apply to him.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Time will tell.
Surreal, isn't it?
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Jeezus they are irresponsible
ProfessorGAC
(65,134 posts)If they're named Ron Johnson, they're from Wisconsin, & they're a member of the US Senate.
Beyond that, I'm not so sure.