Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson
Ronald (Ron) Harold JohnsonRon Johnson presses the Senate to stop, angering many On The Money: Senate votes to accept relief bill COVID-19 | Stocks sink after Powell fails to appease nervous traders | February jobs report provides first measure of Biden’s economy The Senate aid package marks B for the global response to coronavirus MORE (R) said on Friday that he has not decided whether to run for reelection next year, but has hinted that retiring after the end of his second term is “probably my preference now”.
Johnson vowed to serve only two terms in the Senate when he first ran for the upper house, and his seat is likely to be strongly contested by Democrats, whether he runs again or not. In comments to the Wisconsin media that his office confirmed to The Hill, Johnson indicated that he is inclined to honor his promise, but added the caveat that the promise was made when Democrats did not have full control of Washington.
“That promise is on my mind, it was my preference at the time, I would say it is probably my preference now,” said Johnson. “I’m happy to be going home.”
“I think this promise was based on the assumption that we would not have Democrats in full control of the government and we are seeing what I consider the devastating and damaging effects of full control of Democrats by just pushing things,” he said.
While speculation revolves around whether the undecided state Republican will fight for a third term, Johnson indicated on Friday that he is in no hurry to make up his mind, as midterm disputes are still 20 months away.
“The only people who want me to decide now are the consultants, and particularly the consultants of others who may want to run for the US Senate seat, they would like to start raising money and start making money right away,” Johnson told the 620 WTMJ radio on Friday. “I think it will save everyone a lot of money, just holding on tight and making a decision when you’re ready for it.”
Wisconsin is the central axis of both parties’ strategies to control the next Senate. Democrats are eager to expand their 50-50 majority, and Johnson’s chair, along with those in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, is the main target. Republicans are going on the attack in Georgia and Arizona, as well as Nevada and New Hampshire, but may face headwinds in the resumption of the upper house if they lose Johnson’s chair.
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Several Democrats have already participated in the 2022 Wisconsin Senate race, including Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Marshfield radiologist Gillian Battino. State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (D) and Rep. Ron Kind
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Speculation about Johnson’s electoral future comes as the Wisconsin Republican takes center stage in the Senate debate over Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Johnson spoke out against the bill because it was too expensive and angered senators from both parties by forcing House officials to read the entire legislation.