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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOn the Jan. 6 attack, Ron Johnson is surprisingly soft on crime
Ron Johnson was part of the Jan. 6 insurrection and tried to pass off fake elector ballots
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It was four months ago when the public first learned about Sen. Ron Johnsons role in trying to deliver fake elector materials to then-Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6. The Wisconsin Republican stumbled badly when trying to explain what happened many of us wont soon forget how embarrassing it was to see him pretend to be on the phone when pressed for answers and the mess raised questions anew about the merits of his congressional service.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinels editorial board told readers in June, Johnson has proven by his past actions that he isnt fit to be a U.S. senator. This latest episode only makes that more clear......
And while none of those comments did the Republican any favors, the senator went on to add some fresh thoughts about the Jan. 6 attack itself. From the NBC News report:
Oh my.
First, while the Wisconsinite has previously argued that the armed insurrectionists may not have actually been armed, reality proves otherwise.
Second, the idea that the rioters taught Americans how to use a flag pole is utterly bizarre, given the violent ways insurrectionists used flag poles and related materials to attack law enforcement officials.
But stepping back, theres also a big picture to consider. As part of Johnsons re-election campaign in Wisconsin, the Republican incumbent is heavily invested in attacking his Democratic challenger, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, as being soft on crime.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinels editorial board told readers in June, Johnson has proven by his past actions that he isnt fit to be a U.S. senator. This latest episode only makes that more clear......
And while none of those comments did the Republican any favors, the senator went on to add some fresh thoughts about the Jan. 6 attack itself. From the NBC News report:
To call what happened on Jan. 6 an armed insurrection, I just think its inaccurate, he said. Im sorry thats not what an armed insurrection would look like. Johnson argued that few weapons were confiscated but that protesters did teach us how you can use a flag pole.
Oh my.
First, while the Wisconsinite has previously argued that the armed insurrectionists may not have actually been armed, reality proves otherwise.
Second, the idea that the rioters taught Americans how to use a flag pole is utterly bizarre, given the violent ways insurrectionists used flag poles and related materials to attack law enforcement officials.
But stepping back, theres also a big picture to consider. As part of Johnsons re-election campaign in Wisconsin, the Republican incumbent is heavily invested in attacking his Democratic challenger, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, as being soft on crime.
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On the Jan. 6 attack, Ron Johnson is surprisingly soft on crime (Original Post)
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2022
OP
One sure fire way to cut down on crime is to indict GOP insurrection enablers.
GreenWave
Oct 2022
#1
Ron Johnson is disqualified from office by the 14th Amendment, Section 3 ...
Hermit-The-Prog
Oct 2022
#2
GreenWave
(6,754 posts)1. One sure fire way to cut down on crime is to indict GOP insurrection enablers.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,346 posts)2. Ron Johnson is disqualified from office by the 14th Amendment, Section 3 ...
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
canetoad
(17,160 posts)3. FFS how idiotic are the US electorate
Don't answer; it's a rhetorical question.