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Ron Johnson: “I saw what Democrat governance was doing to [the country].”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin Interview & More | HLJ EP391

Published | Video Starts at 33:54

I would rather be home leading a private life. The main reason I ran for a third term is first of all, I couldn't turn my back on this country. I mean, I saw what Democrat governance was doing to [the country]. it. And I know Wisconsin is a tough state to win. I said, so I was probably about the only one who could win that seat at that moment. Okay. (33:54–33:58)

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Asserts that Democratic governance is negatively impacting the country.

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