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| − | '''Ron Johnson''' is an Oshkosh businessman and junior Republican United States Senator from [[Wisconsin]] | + | '''Ron Johnson''' (born April 8, 1955<ref name="CONGbio"/>) is an Oshkosh businessman and junior Republican United States Senator from [[Wisconsin]]. He defeated incumbent Democrat [[Russ Feingold]] in the 2010 election. He was endorsed by the [[Tea Party Movement|Tea Party]] and the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]]. He is running for reelection in 2016. |
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| + | Johnson was born on April 8, 1955 in Mankato, [[Minnesota]].<ref name="CONGbio">[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=J000293 JOHNSON, Ron, (1955 - )]. ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> He graduated with a [[B.S.]] from the [[University of Minnestota]] in 1977, and he studied business administration at the same university from 1977-79 without earning a degree.<ref name="CONGbio"/> | ||
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| + | In 1979, Johnson moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to start a business with his wife's brother.<ref name="SenateBio">[http://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/biography Biography]. ''U.S. Senator Ron Johnson''. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> His company, PACUR, is a plastics manufacturer,<ref name="SenateBio"/> and it was very successful, making Johnson a millionaire by the 2010 elections.<ref>Catanese, David (July 6, 2010). [http://www.politico.com/story/2010/07/johnson-balances-gop-tea-party-039408 Johnson balances GOP, tea party]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> | ||
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Ron Johnson, who had never before held public office or even visited [[D.C.]], won by a remarkable margin of 51.9% to 47%.<ref>http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/senate</ref> However, his credentials are subject to question since he made statements wrongfully condemning [[Todd Akin]]. This statement earned him a place with the [[RINO Backers]]. | Ron Johnson, who had never before held public office or even visited [[D.C.]], won by a remarkable margin of 51.9% to 47%.<ref>http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/senate</ref> However, his credentials are subject to question since he made statements wrongfully condemning [[Todd Akin]]. This statement earned him a place with the [[RINO Backers]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:43, November 7, 2016
| Ron Johnson | |||
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| U.S. Senator from Wisconsin From: January 3, 2011 - Present | |||
| Predecessor | Russ Feingold | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Jane Johnson | ||
| Religion | Lutheran | ||
Ron Johnson (born April 8, 1955[1]) is an Oshkosh businessman and junior Republican United States Senator from Wisconsin. He defeated incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He was endorsed by the Tea Party and the Senate Conservatives Fund. He is running for reelection in 2016.
Early life and education
Johnson was born on April 8, 1955 in Mankato, Minnesota.[1] He graduated with a B.S. from the University of Minnestota in 1977, and he studied business administration at the same university from 1977-79 without earning a degree.[1]
Business career
In 1979, Johnson moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to start a business with his wife's brother.[2] His company, PACUR, is a plastics manufacturer,[2] and it was very successful, making Johnson a millionaire by the 2010 elections.[3]
U.S. Senator
Ron Johnson, who had never before held public office or even visited D.C., won by a remarkable margin of 51.9% to 47%.[4] However, his credentials are subject to question since he made statements wrongfully condemning Todd Akin. This statement earned him a place with the RINO Backers.
A recent comment by him indicates that he has become another pawn of powerful homosexual activist groups.[5]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 JOHNSON, Ron, (1955 - ). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biography. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ Catanese, David (July 6, 2010). Johnson balances GOP, tea party. Politico. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/senate
- ↑ http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ron-johnson-gay-marriage
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