Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) open to joining Trump on campaign trail

[MT Treasurer]

Johnson predicts that Trump will help Republicans down ballot:

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ron-johnson-embraces-trump

And Trump predicts that Johnson will win in fall:

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http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/373765461.html

Looks like he's betting on a Trump victory in WI in November...

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Safe D

[ElectionsGuy]

Does he want to lose?

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

I doubt it, it will help Johnson, Palin has endorsed Trump and with Palin's endorsement that helps Feingold. SAFE D.

[Miles]

Very high energy move from Johnson. Unfortunately, he'll still lose.

[Vosem]

Johnson is deader than Kirk.

EDIT: Is it too late to primary Johnson, actually? The guy seems significantly weaker than Generic R in Wisconsin and I'd imagine this is a state where you could achieve a primary victory by tying your opponent to _trump. Mark Neumann hates Johnson and is a Kasich-endorser, why not him? Or if Neumann is afraid of the stigma of four consecutive losses (I would be too), surely there's some random state legislator who'd appreciate the statewide exposure. Or one of these vaunted conservative radio hosts that are so influential in this state -- why not Charlie Sykes himself?

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

> implying that Kirk is dead

The race hasn't been polled in a long time, no one really knows what's going on. The last time it was polled, back in September 2015, Duckworth was ahead only 45-41. September 2015 is a LONG time ago in politics.

http://endcitizensunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ILLINOIS-End-Citizens-United-Poll-Memo.pdf

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Johnson is deader than Kirk.

EDIT: Is it too late to primary Johnson, actually? The guy seems significantly weaker than Generic R in Wisconsin and I'd imagine this is a state where you could achieve a primary victory by tying your opponent to _trump. Mark Neumann hates Johnson and is a Kasich-endorser, why not him? Or if Neumann is afraid of the stigma of four consecutive losses (I would be too), surely there's some random state legislator who'd appreciate the statewide exposure. Or one of these vaunted conservative radio hosts that are so influential in this state -- why not Charlie Sykes himself?

There is this guy.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Ayotte, Kirk and Johnson and the open seat in FL are Likely Democrat now, and Pa Leans Dem direction. That gives Dems 5 seats. Still chances in OH and MO.

[Gass3268]

Does he want to lose?

Yup...

[Zioneer]

Ayotte, Kirk and Johnson and the open seat in FL are Likely Democrat now, and Pa Leans Dem direction. That gives Dems 5 seats. Still chances in OH and MO.

Uh-huh.

But yeah, it's too early to count Kirk and Johnson out. I mean, if Claire freaking McCaskill can win reelection in Missouri by 16 points, then Johnson can win in Wisconsin and Kirk can win in Illinois.

McCaskill actually knew what she was doing. Johnson is a fool. Kirk... also foolish, but not to the extent that Johnson is.

[IceSpear]

Johnson still thinks it's 2010.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Dems have a chance to wash out entire 2010 freshmen class, WI, MO, OH, IL, FL, Pa & NH.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Johnson is deader than Kirk.

EDIT: Is it too late to primary Johnson, actually? The guy seems significantly weaker than Generic R in Wisconsin and I'd imagine this is a state where you could achieve a primary victory by tying your opponent to _trump. Mark Neumann hates Johnson and is a Kasich-endorser, why not him? Or if Neumann is afraid of the stigma of four consecutive losses (I would be too), surely there's some random state legislator who'd appreciate the statewide exposure. Or one of these vaunted conservative radio hosts that are so influential in this state -- why not Charlie Sykes himself?

Hoekstra is a possibility, uniting neocons, moderates, and the people willing to oppose Johnson in general. He could probably win a primary, but Snyder would not endorse Hoekstra.

You're confusing Wisconsin with Michigan.

[Xing]

Ayotte, Kirk and Johnson and the open seat in FL are Likely Democrat now, and Pa Leans Dem direction. That gives Dems 5 seats. Still chances in OH and MO.

Uh-huh.

But yeah, it's too early to count Kirk and Johnson out. I mean, if Claire freaking McCaskill can win reelection in Missouri by 16 points, then Johnson can win in Wisconsin and Kirk can win in Illinois.

Something tells me Feingold and Duckworth won't be making any comments about "legitimate rape." Anyway, if Johnson does embrace Trump, he's not only more vulnerable than Kirk, he's 100% gone. He can say goodbye to any crossover appeal, and he'll probably lose some (a small amount, but still some) of the Republican vote.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Ayotte, Johnson & Kirk are gonna lose. GoP should divert resources to FL, Portman and Toomey and protecting Blunt.  Thats the blue wall right there. But, McConnell wont do that and think the most vulnerable three still have a shot.

[nclib]

Dems have a chance to wash out entire 2010 freshmen class, WI, MO, OH, IL, FL, Pa & NH.

ND

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Yes, the GOP did the exact same thing in 2014, to Dem Class II Senators: Hagen, Udall, Begich & Interim Walsh.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

He is incredibly tone-deaf, but it's worth noting that running away from an unpopular figure at the top of the ticket doesn't seem to be working lately. In this era of straight-ticket voting, parties largely live or die as a unit.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Walker is very unpopular and Trump even doesnt want his endorsement

[Mr. Morden]

Walker is very unpopular and Trump even doesnt want his endorsement

Uhhh....despite being underwater with the general electorate, Walker's pretty popular among the people who will be voting in the Republican primary: