Ron Johnson officially kicks off campaign for re-election to Senate, says he "can't quit this country"

OSHKOSH -- Senator Ron Johnson on Monday, May 2nd officially kicked off his campaign for re-election to the United States Senate.Johnson said he is running for re-election because he "can't quit this country."Johnson's campaign event was held on Monday morning at Pacur -- an Oshkosh custom sheet metal maker he led for years before his run for U.S. Senate in 2010.On Monday, Johnson said he is "more panicked" for the future of the country than he was during his first campaign.Johnson is facing former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold."Senator Feingold, let`s face it, he`s a career politician.

Ron Johnson's effort to block SCOTUS nominee Merrick Garland: FOX6's Ted Perry weighs in

MILWAUKEE -- Will Ron Johnson's late summer push for a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland be his political "Hail Mary?" The first-term senator is sticking to the Republican Party line -- the one that says the people should decide who gets on the Supreme Court when they vote for president.FOX6's Ted Perry weighs in:

Feingold says Johnson 'hasn't really tried' to reduce national debt

MILWAUKEE --As the spotlight shifts to Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, candidate Russ Feingold says that incumbent Ron Johnson "hasn't really tried" to reduce the national debt.Johnson countered Feingold's charge by pointing to his rival's plans to increase taxes on certain groups.