IN HIS OWN WORDS: Johnson Wants to Repeal Health Care Law

Instead of lowering costs for working families, Ron Johnson wants to take another shot at health care repeal and undermine protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

March 7, 2022

MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson reaffirmed his plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would raise health insurance premiums, end the guarantee that health insurance covers prescription drugs, remove protections for people with pre-existing conditions and allow insurance companies to charge people over 50 years old up to five times more for the same coverage. 

Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director, released the following statement in response:

“Instead of focusing on lowering costs for working families, Senator Johnson wants to revisit Republicans’ failed health care repeal effort, making costs go up and coverage go down. Repealing the Affordable Care Act would mean ripping away coverage from over 400,000 Wisconsinites and raising costs for thousands more.  If Johnson got his way, protections for people with pre-existing conditions could be eliminated, seniors could be charged five times more for the same insurance and drug costs would go up even more. Senator Johnson has consistently legislated in a way that is at odds with the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, and today’s  comments are just the most recent example. We’re calling on him to stop threatening our health care and start supporting the needs of his constituents.           

Last month, Opportunity Wisconsin launched a new TV ad as part of their  multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Power,” calls out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office. 

The new ad is Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to demand he vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin. 

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Wisconsin Senators Must Vote to Confirm Supreme Court Nominee Jackson

Friday, February 25, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after President Joe Biden officially nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Despite earning bipartisan Senate confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2021, Senator Ron Johnson was a “no” vote while Senator Tammy Baldwin voted in favor of Judge Jackson. If confirmed, Judge Jackson would become the first Black woman to serve on the court. 

Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director:
“We applaud President Biden for following through on one of his first campaign promises to nominate a Black woman to our nation’s highest court. Judge Jackson is deeply qualified and has a strong record of standing on the right side of history. We urge both Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin to support this historic nominee.”

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ICYMI: Full Page, Front Page, and Digital Ads in Senator Johnson’s Hometown Paper

“Tell Ron Johnson to start looking out for Wisconsin jobs”

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

OSHKOSH, Wis.—Opportunity Wisconsin today launched front page, full page, and digital ads in Senator Ron Johnson’s hometown newspaper, the Oshkosh Northwestern. The ads reference Senator Johnson’s recent comments where he said, “It’s not like we don’t have enough jobs here in Wisconsin,” after refusing to fight to bring good-paying union jobs to his hometown of Oshkosh. The ads call on Wisconsin residents to tell Senator Johnson to “start looking out for Wisconsin jobs.”  

“Senator Ron Johnson, the same person who pushed through a special tax loophole to benefit his family’s business, is now once again turning his back on Wisconsin workers,” said Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director. “Self-serving Senator Johnson seems to only care about helping himself and wealthy folks like him. It’s time for Senator Johnson to start looking out for Wisconsin jobs.”

FRONT PAGE AD
FULL PAGE AD
DIGITAL AD

Today’s ads are part of Opportunity Wisconsin’s multimillion dollar advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. Last week, Opportunity Wisconsin launched a new TV ad, “Power,” calling out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office. “Power” is running on broadcast, cable, and digital platforms in the Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Wausau media markets.  

Today’s ads are Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to demand he vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin.

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NEW: Multimillion Dollar TV Ad Campaign Calls Out “Self-Serving” Senator Johnson

WATCH:  “He should have used his power to serve Wisconsin. Instead, Ron Johnson served himself.”

Thursday, February 17, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new TV ad as part of their  multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Power,” calls out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office. 

“Whether it’s blocking critical pandemic relief or refusing to fight for good-paying Wisconsin jobs, self-serving Senator Johnson seems to only care about helping himself and wealthy folks like him,” said Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin program director. “It’s time for Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits above the people of Wisconsin.”

[WATCH THE FULL AD]

“Power” Full Script:
He should have used his power to serve Wisconsin.

Instead, Ron Johnson served himself. 

An investigation found that Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his  own family’s business.

After the loophole became law, Ron Johnson cashed out of the company for five million dollars.

Ron Johnson has doubled his wealth since taking office.

Look up the facts.  

And tell Ron Johnson to stop passing tax laws that benefit himself.

The new ad will run on broadcast, cable, and digital platforms in the Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Wausau media markets. 

The new ad is Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to demand he vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin.

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Opportunity Wisconsin Statement on Johnson’s “Predictable Hypocrisy” on Voting Rights

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after Senator Ron Johnson blocked the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act from advancing in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would strengthen access to the ballot box by expanding early voting, protecting and expanding access to voting by mail, and protecting against voter intimidation.

Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director 
“Just days after his performative tweet quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Senator Ron Johnson’s predictable hypocrisy was on full display with his vote today blocking this critical voting rights legislation. Whether it was downplaying the January 6 insurrection or calling on state lawmakers to take control of federal elections, Senator Johnson’s actions have spoken much louder than his empty rhetoric and today’s vote was no different. If Senator Johnson truly wanted to honor Dr. King’s legacy, he would stop putting politics above the people of Wisconsin and start supporting policies that defend our democracy.”           

Last week, Opportunity Wisconsin launched a new six-figure TV and digital ad calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting pharmaceutical companies before Wisconsin families. The new ad, “Standing In The Way,” details how Senator Johnson took over $1.4 million from the health care industry and is now fighting against letting Medicare negotiate lower drug prices.

The new ad is Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to demand he vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $3 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin.

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NEW: Opportunity Wisconsin TV Ad Tells Senator Johnson to Stop Letting the Drug Companies “Rip Us Off”

WATCH: “Ron Johnson is putting pharmaceutical companies before Wisconsin families who are struggling to afford prescriptions.”

Friday, January 14, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—On Monday, Opportunity Wisconsin will launch a new six-figure TV and digital ad calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting pharmaceutical companies before Wisconsin families. The new ad, “Standing In The Way,” details how Senator Johnson took over $1.4 million from the health care industry and is now fighting against letting Medicare negotiate lower drug prices. Last week, Opportunity Wisconsin released a new video highlighting the absurd, outlandish, and even dangerous reasons Senator Johnson has been trending in the news lately. 

[WATCH THE FULL AD]

“Standing In The Way” Full Script:
We have a chance to lower the cost of prescription drugs, but Senator Ron Johnson is standing in the way.
Ron Johnson took over $1.4 million from the health care industry.
Now, he’s fighting against giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices.
Ron Johnson is putting pharmaceutical companies before Wisconsin families who are struggling to afford prescriptions. 
Tell Ron Johnson to stop letting the drug companies rip us off.

The new ad will run on a combination of broadcast, cable, OTT, and digital in the Green Bay and Wausau media markets. 

This is Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to demand he vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $3 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin.

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NEW VIDEO: Senator Johnson is Trending for All the Wrong Reasons

Video is latest in over $3 million effort from Opportunity Wisconsin to hold Senator Johnson accountable

Sunday, January, 9, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Today Opportunity Wisconsin released a new video highlighting the absurd, outlandish, and even dangerous reasons Senator Ron Johnson has been trending in the news lately. The new video is Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest effort to hold Senator Johnson accountable and to vote for policies that support Wisconsin residents. In addition to holding conversations with Wisconsin workers and families across the Badger State, Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $3 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin.

Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director:
“Here we go again. Senator Ron Johnson’s name has been popping up a lot lately, but this isn’t the first time Senator Johnson has grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons. It happened when he tried to block critical pandemic relief from Wisconsinites, and also giving tax breaks to the wealthy few during his time in office. It happens each time he spreads new misinformation about COVID-19 and when he downplays the January 6 insurrection. Honestly, it’s getting hard to keep up with it all. Senator Johnson needs to start working for the people of Wisconsin and stop putting his personal profits over the people of the Badger State.”

In November, Opportunity Wisconsin launched a seven-figure TV ad calling out Senator Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The ad, “Service,” features Dan, a former U.S. Navy submariner from Fall Creek, calling out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office.

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Opportunity Wisconsin Statement on Anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection

Thursday, January 6, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 

Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin program director:
“Exactly a year ago today, Wisconsinites watched as rioters stormed the United States Capitol Building, which left multiple people dead, threatened the lives of our nation’s lawmakers, and put our democracy in jeopardy. While many of our representatives did the right thing and spoke out against the attack, Senator Ron Johnson spread misinformation like he often does, claiming it was largely a ‘peaceful protest’ and downplaying its impact. January 6 will forever be remembered as one of our nation’s darkest days and we will not forget the role Senator Ron Johnson played in the attempt to undermine the will of the people. We deserve a Senator who tells the truth, who fights for our democracy, and who will stand up against dangerous attacks on America.”

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