NEW Radio Ad Highlights Sen. Johnson’s “Top Priority”: Repealing the Affordable Care Act

LISTEN: “Instead of helping bring down costs, Senator Ron Johnson is still determined to repeal Obamacare, and that would mean higher costs for us.”

Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4.5 million since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Wis. —On the heels of the Affordable Care Act’s twelfth anniversary, Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new radio ad as part of their multimillion dollar advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new radio ad, “Top Priority,” highlights Senator Johnson’s long track record of working to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, including his recent comments stating that repealing the lifesaving law should be a top priority. The ad will run on Milwaukee radio stations WJMR, WKKV, WXSS, and WZTI.

[LISTEN TO "TOP PRIORITY']

“There’s no question that everything is more expensive these days. But instead of helping bring down costs, Senator Ron Johnson is still trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act. And that would mean higher costs for folks across the Badger State,” said Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director. “Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites would lose health coverage. Insurance companies could increase premiums on women and people over 50. And prescription drugs would get even more expensive. Senator Johnson is helping himself, while hurting us, and it’s time for him to lower our health care costs, not increase them.”

“Top Priority” Full Script:
Groceries, Gas, housing. . . everything’s more expensive these days.

But instead of helping bring down costs, Senator Ron Johnson is still determined to repeal Obamacare . . . and that would mean higher costs for us.   

Obamacare is President Obama’s biggest legislative accomplishment … and it works.  
But in a recent interview, Ron Johnson said repealing Obamacare should be a top priority.

Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites would lose health coverage. Insurance companies could increase premiums on women and people over 50. And prescription drugs would get even more expensive.

No surprise, Ron Johnson has the backing of the health care industry … they’ve given his campaign over a million dollars.

Ron Johnson is helping himself, while hurting us.

Tell Ron Johnson to lower our health care costs, not increase them.

Paid for by Opportunity Wisconsin.

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 $4.5 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 Celebrates 12 Years of Accessible, Quality Health Care Thanks to Affordable Care Act

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis. —Today marks the 12 year anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Roughly 224,000 Wisconsinites are currently enrolled in comprehensive health care plans through the ACA, including 28,000 children. It has also allowed roughly 41,000 young people in Wisconsin to stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26, covered the cost of preventive services for nearly three million people across the state, and continues to lower the cost of premiums for many Wisconsinites. 

Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director:
“Since being signed into law twelve years ago, the Affordable Care Act has provided lifesaving health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites. It has lowered the cost of premiums and prevented countless people with pre-existing conditions from losing their insurance. For many people in Wisconsin and across the country, this bill has meant being able to comfortably choose to receive the care they need.

“Incredibly, despite the ACA’s crucial role in keeping Wisconsinites healthy, Senator Ron Johnson recently called for repealing the law if Republicans take back control in 2024. Once again, Senator Johnson has shown that he does not have the interests of working Wisconsinites at heart. We’re calling on him to stop standing with wealthy elites over hardworking Wisconsin families.” 

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[ICYMI] The Hill: Democratic group runs ad hitting Ron Johnson over Trump 2017 tax bill

WATCH: “Ron Johnson should be helping families like us, but he seems to have helped himself instead.”

Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4.5 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, today The Hill published a story highlighting Opportunity Wisconsin’s new TV ad, “Grocery Store.” The new ad is part of Opportunity Wisconsin’s multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. 

The new ad features Rachel, a Madison area mother, calling out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office. This ad is a follow-up to “Power,” which launched last month.  

[WATCH RACHEL’S FULL AD]

The Hill: Democratic group runs ad hitting Ron Johnson over Trump 2017 tax bill
By Julia Manchester
March 15, 2022

Democratic group Opportunity Wisconsin launched a new ad hitting incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) over his support for former President Trump's 2017 tax legislation. 

The group, which spent $4.5 million on ads hitting Johnson last year, specifically takes issue with changes he championed for the legislation that would enact lower tax rates for businesses whose owners report their profits on their individual tax returns.

The ad, first viewed by The Hill, alleges the changes to the legislation that were pushed by Johnson benefited his own family business. 

It will air on broadcast, cable and digital platforms in the Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Wausau media markets. 

“Everything seems to be more expensive these days. Everything costs more. Ron Johnson should be helping families like us, but he seems to have helped himself instead,” the 30-second ad's narrator, a mother from the Madison area, says. 

“An investigation found that Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family’s business," she continued. "Then he cashed out of the company for 5 million dollars. He’s doubled his wealth since taking office."

The investigation referred to in the ad was conducted by the Congressional Integrity Project, which suggested in 2020 that Johnson's changes to the 2017 tax legislation would have benefited businesses like Pacur LLC, which Johnson previously owned and held a financial stake in until 2020.

Read more from The Hill

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

“Grocery Store” 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 $4.5 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: TV Ad Features Wisconsin Mom Calling Out Self-Serving Senator Johnson

WATCH:  “Ron Johnson should be helping families like us, but he seems to have helped himself instead.”

Opportunity Wisconsin has spent over $4.5 million in TV ads since early 2021 urging Senator Johnson to stop putting his personal profits over the people of Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 15, 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, “Grocery Store,” features Rachel, a Madison area mother, calling out Senator Johnson for passing a special tax break that benefited his family’s business and for doubling his wealth since taking office. This ad is a follow-up to “Power,” which launched last month.  

[WATCH RACHEL’S FULL AD]

“Everything seems to be more expensive these days. Everything costs more. Ron Johnson should be helping families like us, but he seems to have helped himself instead,” said Rachel in the new ad. “An investigation found that Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family’s business. Then he cashed out of the company for [at least] five million dollars. He’s doubled his wealth since taking office. It doesn’t seem fair to me. Tell Ron Johnson to stop passing tax laws that benefit himself.”

“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.”

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 $4.5 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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One Year Since Passage of American Rescue Plan, Wisconsinites Still Feel The Relief

March 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis. —Today marks the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan being signed into law by President Joe Biden. The landmark legislation put money in the pockets of hard working Wisconsinites by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit, lowering health insurance costs, making COVID vaccines free and accessible, and providing $1,400 stimulus checks to almost every American.

Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin deputy program director:
“One year since its signing, the American Rescue Plan has had an immeasurable impact on our state and our country. Our elected officials should look to the ARP as a success story and a model for legislation to help working families. Senator Tammy Baldwin was a strong supporter of the legislation, and her ‘yes’ vote helped get it over the finish line. However, Senator Ron Johnson was firmly opposed to the ARP, claiming that Wisconsinites didn’t deserve money in their pockets to recover from the economic shock of the pandemic. Senator Johnson’s opposition to this major COVID relief bill showed yet again that he stands with wealthy elites, not Wisconsin residents.”
 

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ICYMI: Johnson Voices Support for Scott’s Plan to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites

In addition to raising taxes on the working class, the Johnson-backed plan would threaten Social Security and Medicare. Johnson stated on Breitbart Radio that he “mostly supports” the plan.

March 8. 2022

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Senator Ron Johnson came out in support yesterday of Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) controversial plan to raise taxes by an average of $1,000 for the bottom 40% of income earners and sunset Social Security and Medicare after five years. According to a study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, 32% of Senator Johnson’s constituents would see a tax increase under the plan.  

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

"Senator Johnson’s support for a plan that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites comes as no surprise given his voting record and recent comments. He supported a tax bill that overwhelmingly benefits the top 1% while the rest of us are working hard just to make ends meet. He was one of the biggest roadblocks to pandemic relief when his constituents needed it most, and just last week he doubled down on his opposition to the Child Tax Credit, which lifted Wisconsin children out of poverty. We would like to know why Senator Johnson supports raising taxes on the working class, but supports handouts for corporations and the wealthy. We’re calling on him to stop supporting laws that benefit ultra-wealthy people like himself at our expense."

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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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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