Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wisc, went after his Democratic challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes over the implementation of "soft-on-crime polices." "People don't feel safe in their neighborhoods and this is because of soft-on-crime policies," Johnson told "Special Report" on Wednesday, "I'm running against a lieutenant governor who, together with the governor, wanted to reduce our prison population by 50%.
Lieutenant Governor Barnes said that's now sexy. No, it's dangerous." Johnson condemned the release of 884 criminals, referencing the harsh nature of their crimes. "784 were violent criminals, including 44 child rapists and 270 criminals who primarily committed or attempted murder, and they are horrific murders," he said. "We're just laying out the record.
We're just telling the truth about Governor Evers and Lieutenant Governor Barnes and I think the polls are beginning to reflect that truth." U.S.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., waits before a televised debate with Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The GOP lawmaker previously alleged that Barnes "incited" the Kenosha riots in the Summer of 2020 following the killing of George Floyd and police shooting of Jacob Blake, according to a previous Fox News report.
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