Fact Check: Voters Deserve To Hear The Truth About Ron Johnson’s Record
Ron Johnson is a man with a strong business background and a proven record of creating jobs. Recently, some claims have been made that distort or misrepresent Johnson’s position on the issues. A closer look at the facts shows Johnson’s true position on the issues.
Claim: “Johnson willing to ‘horse trade’ mortgage interest deduction.”
Truth: This claim was made following an interview with WKOW’s Bob Schaper. During the interview, Johnson stated his willingness to “take a look at all of the options in terms of how you simplify taxes.” Johnson supports the mortgage interest deduction, but stated a willingness to explore a variety of options to reduce the tax burden and simplify our tax code. Johnson’s response was a far cry from any assertion that he would specifically look to “horse trade” mortgage interest deductions and simply an inaccurate claim.
Claim: Johnson believes sunspots are the cause of global warming.
Truth: Johnson’s quote was used in the broader context of his argument against passing legislation such as cap and trade that would raises taxes and put tens of thousands out of work in Wisconsin. Several reports however focused only on a single remark rather than the true intent of the answer.
- Johnson’s full quote read: “I absolutely do not believe that the science of man-caused climate change is proven. Not by any stretch of the imagination. I think it’s far more likely that it’s just sun spot activity or something just in the geologic eons of time where we have changes in the climate.” He later went on to say that “We would just penalize our economy tremendously and for the state of Wisconsin it would be extremely harmful.” (Ron Johnson, Interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board, 8/16/10)
Ron shows that he is not a fool, by thinking that climate change is a man made thing. The climate changes, and Mother nature does the changing as she see fit, not the mortal.
If man has made small changes, Mother nature will deal with it, she always has.
The people screaming about global warming, are profiteers… just research that fact, and you will see.