Feingold Foe Launches TV Ads
Businessman Ron Johnson (R) is up with his first TV ads in his bid against Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI). Johnson, a political newcomer who entered the race in May, is the GOP front-runner in a primary contest that also includes businessman Dave Westlake (R). Johnson mgr. Juston Johnson said the ad buy is statewide.
In one commercial, Johnson touts his background as a businessman. "We don't export jobs, we export plastic," Johnson says. In another spot, Johnson rails against government spending and debt as he mocks traditional feel-good candidate ads.
Johnson is the highest profile potential Feingold challenger in a contest that has seen GOPers come and go. He recently landed the endorsement of the WI GOP at the party's state convention, where ex-WI Dept. of Commerce Sec. Dick Leinenkugel (R) unexpectedly dropped his bid. Self-funding developer Terrence Wall (R) also recently exited the race, further clearing Johnson's path to the GOP nod.
Johnson still has much to prove about his viability as a candidate, and will have to work to build his name ID. Feingold remains a favorite to hold his seat. And while some have referred to Johnson as a Tea Party candidate before, a statewide Tea Party coalition recently stated they have not endorsed a candidate. But with Leinenkugel and Wall out of the race, Johnson's path to the nomination appears much easier than it once did.
Check out Johnson's first 2 ads after the jump.
Johnson's ad, "Real World":
"Apple Pie":
Let's face it, all these guys are bad, we get to pick amongst worse, extremely worse, and worst. Feingold is a big baby killer and Johnson could care less who dies without insurance coverage through no fault of their own, both highly moral decisions for the voter to face.
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