Ron Johnson (R) Senator WI

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Majority of his campaign was to bring business to WI..:shrug:

Guess he is too worried about denouncing global warming in which he calls the scientists "crazy" or the idea of it "lunacy." Yet says that the earth's warmup is probably due to "sunspot activity or "something in geologic eons of time." I guess because Ron Johnson owns some businesses we should believe that his scientific opinions should be validated.

Maybe he is still worrying about same sex marriage.:shrug:

What is he doing for the people of Wisconsin? :shrug:
 

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Majority of his campaign was to bring business to WI..:shrug:

Guess he is too worried about denouncing global warming in which he calls the scientists "crazy" or the idea of it "lunacy." Yet says that the earth's warmup is probably due to "sunspot activity or "something in geologic eons of time." I guess because Ron Johnson owns some businesses we should believe that his scientific opinions should be validated.

Maybe he is still worrying about same sex marriage.:shrug:

What is he doing for the people of Wisconsin? :shrug:

BP:

Love Ron Johnson. But I don't really think people were voting for him - they were more likely doing anything to get rid of Feingold. Good Riddance.

If you haven't noticed, WI is a red state (even though Duffy thinks it is not). Repub governor, and strong Repub majorities in both house and senate.
 

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If you haven't noticed, WI is a red state (even though Duffy thinks it is not).
In your dreams, it is anyway.

The fact is Wisconsin's a swing state from a voting standpoint. However, Wisconsin's always been a progressive state in terms of public policy.

To argue otherwise reveals your lack of knowledge of the very state you live in.
 

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Love Ron Johnson. But I don't really think people were voting for him - they were more likely doing anything to get rid of Feingold. Good Riddance.

If you haven't noticed, WI is a red state (even though Duffy thinks it is not). Repub governor, and strong Repub majorities in both house and senate.

What do you love about him? Do you like the fact that he thinks he knows more than scientists because he is rich? What has he done? He got elected with a bullshit slogan. Russ Feingold is a great man.
 

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What do you love about him? Do you like the fact that he thinks he knows more than scientists because he is rich? What has he done? He got elected with a bullshit slogan. Russ Feingold is a great man.

He loves him because he is a dirt bag like himself. Those people who support cutting peoples wages and then use them for corporate welfare under the guise of balancing a budget.
 

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He loves him because he is a dirt bag like himself. Those people who support cutting peoples wages and then use them for corporate welfare under the guise of balancing a budget.

All these republicans say what a great man he is. Why? Because he was raised on a farm? He talks about bring business to Wisconsin. Well where are they? When are they coming?:0corn
 

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All these republicans say what a great man he is. Why? Because he was raised on a farm? He talks about bring business to Wisconsin. Well where are they? When are they coming?:0corn

u need to wait until they fix the abortion and gun issues. give them a chance.
 

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All these republicans say what a great man he is. Why? Because he was raised on a farm? He talks about bring business to Wisconsin. Well where are they? When are they coming?:0corn


they all say Regan is a great man also. The guy who got caught selling arms to our enemy. Spent us into terrible debt.
 

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All these republicans say what a great man he is. Why? Because he was raised on a farm? He talks about bring business to Wisconsin. Well where are they? When are they coming?:0corn

I'm not sure how much a Senator plays a role in state specific business initiatives, but the evidence is clear that the change in direction in WI, becoming a solid red state, has certainly changed the business environment. Since 2010, WI has jumped 17 spots in the rankings below - which is reportedly the fastest climb in this survey's history:

http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business

Compare that to Democratic states such as Illinois and California - 2 of the 3 worst states for business climate in the US.

Feingold's main problem was being seen as way too liberal (which he is). Outside of Madison, the rest of our state is not liberal. Normally, WI is center-right, although currently it is much more right than center, based on 2010 voting patterns.

Also, Feingold was a career politician, with no real business experience or accomplishments of note. Not the right type of guy to lead in todays world of excessive government spending. Johnson has run successful businesses, and understands better what it takes to be successful period. Feingold was too busy adding to our debt by voting for new spending and entitlements.

Funny, you never heard Feingold's name in WI anymore - nobody misses him. It would be nice to get rid of Kohl next - but his name recognition of Kohl's department stores and being owner of the Bucks is too much to overcome - there are too many sheep that vote for him based on that. Heck, Aaron Rodgers could run for office in WI right now and would win in a landslide......

As you can see from the survey, WI is in much better shape under the leadership of Walker and Johnson that it was previously under the "leadership" of Doyle and Feingold. And we are all thankful for that.
 

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they all say Regan is a great man also. The guy who got caught selling arms to our enemy. Spent us into terrible debt.

Didn't your guy Obama spend more in 2 years as president than Bush did in his full 8 years, and more in 2 years than our first 41 presidents did???

Yea, thought so. Obama is the poster child of excessive spending.
 

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u need to wait until they fix the abortion and gun issues. give them a chance.

I'll admit, normally I am against the killing of defenseless, unborn babies. But I would have made an exception for you, Spongie! :0074
 

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I'm not sure how much a Senator plays a role in state specific business initiatives, but the evidence is clear that the change in direction in WI, becoming a solid red state, has certainly changed the business environment. Since 2010, WI has jumped 17 spots in the rankings below - which is reportedly the fastest climb in this survey's history:

http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business

Compare that to Democratic states such as Illinois and California - 2 of the 3 worst states for business climate in the US.

Feingold's main problem was being seen as way too liberal (which he is). Outside of Madison, the rest of our state is not liberal. Normally, WI is center-right, although currently it is much more right than center, based on 2010 voting patterns.

Also, Feingold was a career politician, with no real business experience or accomplishments of note. Not the right type of guy to lead in todays world of excessive government spending. Johnson has run successful businesses, and understands better what it takes to be successful period. Feingold was too busy adding to our debt by voting for new spending and entitlements.

Funny, you never heard Feingold's name in WI anymore - nobody misses him. It would be nice to get rid of Kohl next - but his name recognition of Kohl's department stores and being owner of the Bucks is too much to overcome - there are too many sheep that vote for him based on that. Heck, Aaron Rodgers could run for office in WI right now and would win in a landslide......

As you can see from the survey, WI is in much better shape under the leadership of Walker and Johnson that it was previously under the "leadership" of Doyle and Feingold. And we are all thankful for that.

Then I would suspect by this survey, we should have more businesses coming to WI along with less leaving the state. We should then expect to see unemployment numbers drop. Hopefully the businesses brought in are higher paying jobs.:0corn
 

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Then I would suspect by this survey, we should have more businesses coming to WI along with less leaving the state. We should then expect to see unemployment numbers drop. Hopefully the businesses brought in are higher paying jobs.:0corn

I hope the companies that are receiving tax breaks actually hire more people or spread the wealth instead of line their pockets. Be interesting to see what happens. I will give them a chance but I want to see the results in the next 6 - 18 months.
 
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In your dreams, it is anyway.

The fact is Wisconsin's a swing state from a voting standpoint. However, Wisconsin's always been a progressive state in terms of public policy.

To argue otherwise reveals your lack of knowledge of the very state you live in.


Get out of Downtown Madison for 5Mins Ditch and You'll Wake Up to Realization the Peoples Republic of Madisons Red Glasses are Finite..
University has all of you on Lib Leashes....
 

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As you can see from the survey, WI is in much better shape under the leadership of Walker and Johnson that it was previously under the "leadership" of Doyle and Feingold. And we are all thankful for that.

We don't know that for sure Mags. I guess we can say that the outline is better for more businesses to come or stay but we do not know exactly what the existing businesses will do with tax breaks. If the businesses pocket the money instead of redistribute, then we are worse off.

Feingold was a little too liberal but he is a good man. His heart is in the right place and he wears it on a sleeve. Wants to give to too many people which cut is throat politically.
 

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I hope the companies that are receiving tax breaks actually hire more people or spread the wealth instead of line their pockets. Be interesting to see what happens. I will give them a chance but I want to see the results in the next 6 - 18 months.

BP - I agree here. I realize that Walker has been divisive to the state (even though I back him). If his strategy works, and brings more jobs, decreases taxes, and balances the budget, he is a hero.

If his approach doesn't work (and it was a political gamble, no doubt), he'll be out on his butt.

He reminds me a lot of Mr. Daniels from Indiana, who has been very successful there (although Walker probably lacks Daniel's tact in going about his business)
 

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We don't know that for sure Mags. I guess we can say that the outline is better for more businesses to come or stay but we do not know exactly what the existing businesses will do with tax breaks. If the businesses pocket the money instead of redistribute, then we are worse off.

Feingold was a little too liberal but he is a good man. His heart is in the right place and he wears it on a sleeve. Wants to give to too many people which cut is throat politically.

BP - I agree again! Never thought Feingold wasn't a good man. Just not a good politician for WI - was unable to balance his lefty leanings with sound economic policy.

But honestly, Feingold was a better senator than Kohl, who is basically an empty skull at this point in time. It is a shame that Kohl will get easily re-elected instead of Feingold. Even I would have preferred Feingold over Kohl. Although I did not like Feingold's left view, at least his thoughts and rationale were usually well thought out - even if I didn't agree with his point of view.

Herbie basically has no clue - and I've talked to him many times about politics at Buck's season subscriber events. Just a blank stare - not unlike someone in a trance.
 
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