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'''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.

'''Ron Johnson''' (born April 8, 1955<ref name="CONGbio"/>) is an Oshkosh businessman and a mostly [[conservative]] 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.

==Early life and education==

==Early life and education==

==Business career==

==Business career==

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>

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 name="Balances">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>

==U.S. Senator==

==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%.<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]].

 

Johnson, who had never before held public office or even visited [[D.C.]],<ref name="Rise">Sandler, Larry (August 1, 2013). [https://www.milwaukeemag.com/2013/08/01/the-rise-of-ron-johnson/ The Rise of Ron Johnson]. ''Milwaukee Magazine''. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> defeated liberal Democrat incumbent Senator [[Russ Feingold]] by a remarkable margin of 51.9% to 47%..<ref>[http://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/percent%20results%20post%20recount_120710.pdf Government Accountability Canvas Reporting System, 2010 Election Results]. ''State of Wisconsin''. Pg. 2. December 8, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> In the same election, conservative Republican [[Scott Walker]] was elected Wisconsin governor, and the GOP took majorities in the U.S. House delegation and both houses of the state legislature.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wi-full-election-results_N.htm Wisconsin: GOP wins Senate, House, gov. seats, ousting Feingold]. ''USA Today'' (from ''AP''). Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Stein, Jason & Johnson, Annysa (November 3, 2010). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106582898.html Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

 

 

Johnson has a conservative voting record and is one of the most conservative senators.<ref name="Rise"/> Despite this, he has compromised with leftist Democrats.<ref name="Rise"/>

 

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.<ref>http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ron-johnson-gay-marriage</ref> Despite this, he has also stated that he would not compromise his conservative views for his 2016 re-election, even though he is in a [[blue state]].<ref>Bolton, Alexander (February 10, 2015). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/232250-targeted-gop-senator-ill-never-vote-my-reelection-mind Targeted GOP Senator: 'I Will Never Vote With My Reelecton in Mind]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref>

==External links==

==External links==

* [http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Johnson_Ron.htm Senate website]

* [http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Johnson_Ron.htm Senate website]