Ron Johnson leaves door open for battleground reelection bid
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is displaying uncertainty about a potential reelection bid for his Senate seat in 2028, despite previously stating he wouldn’t run again. During a recent event with the Milwaukee Press Club, he expressed his dissatisfaction with his role as senator, declaring that he did not “covet” the position.Tho, he also mentioned that after his second campaign, he learned not to say “never,” suggesting ther might be room for reconsideration. Johnson emphasized his desire to contribute to the country and maintain a sustainable course before returning to a quieter life. His potential retirement could lead to a competitive primary in Wisconsin, as his seat is considered vulnerable after narrowly defeating his Democratic opponent Mandela Barnes in the last election. If he were to step down, it would be a significant loss for fiscally conservative members in Congress, of which he is a notable figure.
Ron Johnson leaves door open for battleground reelection bid despite saying he wouldn’t run
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is sending mixed signals regarding a 2028 run for reelection.
Johnson, who was sent into office in 2010 as part of the Tea Party surge, spent much of his appearance at a Milwaukee Press Club event bemoaning his role as senator, saying he didn’t “covet” the position, the Hill reported. He then raised eyebrows when he commented on the 2028 election for his senate seat, leaving it uncertain whether or not he would run.
“I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant ‘second and final,’ you can’t say never, never, okay? I don’t want to. Yeah, I’d like to dig my heels in now, set this nation on a sustainable course and then go home,” Johnson said.
He later downplayed his role as a senator.
“I don’t revel in the, ‘You know, I’m a U.S. senator,” Johnson said, adding later that he’s “just a guy from Oshkosh, just trying to — literally trying to save this country.”
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Johnson’s retirement from the Senate would open up a heated primary in the battleground state, one of the most vulnerable Republican seats. The incumbent senator beat Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes by just 1%.
The loss of Johnson would also be a blow to fiscal hawks in Congress, of which he has emerged as one of the most prominent.
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