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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