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Liberal Groups
stated on June 2, 2022 in Public statement:

"Milwaukee’s hotels and restaurants are already filled during the summer. The RNC convention will simply replace those who normally visit our city."

By Vanessa Swales • July 12, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on May 27, 2022 in News conference:

The RNC is “a $200 million economic infusion into our communities.”

By Vanessa Swales • July 8, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on April 9, 2022 in TV interview:

In a recent year, the Milwaukee Police Department "collected more guns per capita off the streets than in New York.”

By Vanessa Swales • May 24, 2022
Opportunity Wisconsin
stated on February 21, 2022 in YouTube ad:

"Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family's business … Then he cashed out of the company for $5 million … (he has) doubled his wealth since taking office."

By Vanessa Swales • April 27, 2022
Cavalier Johnson
stated on January 6, 2022 in TV ad:

Says he led the fight to add 200 new police officers to make the City of Milwaukee safer.

By Vanessa Swales • February 23, 2022
Ron Johnson
stated on January 9, 2022 in Public statement:

On not seeking a third term.

By Vanessa Swales • January 14, 2022
Joe Volk
stated on November 17, 2021 in TV interview:

“In Wisconsin, we have 50% of the population paying 50%, 60%, 70%, sometimes 80% for their housing.”

By Vanessa Swales • January 7, 2022
Empower Wisconsin
stated on August 17, 2021 in TV ad:

Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.”

By Vanessa Swales • September 15, 2021