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Wisc. senator drops ‘new Democrat slogan’ during debate on sprawling crime: ‘F—k the suburbs’

June 30, 2023 | | Print Article

Republicans looking to define their political opposition as being soft on criminals were served up some perfect material for future campaign ads when a Wisconsin State Democrat dropped an f-bomb on the suburbs in a profanity-laced rant during a Senate debate on crime spreading from the inner city and the need for more funding for law enforcement.

In a heated moment that was captured on video and has since gone viral on Twitter, Wisconsin Sen. LaTonya Johnson, whose district includes parts of urban Milwaukee, an area that is rife with violent crime, spouted her disrespectful response that many feel was beneath the dignity of an elected official, especially for the Senate floor.

“F**k the suburbs because they don’t know a godd*mn thing about how life is in the city,” Johnson said.

Reporter Scott Bauer of the Associated Press provided the context for Johnson’s foul-mouthed outburst, noting that “Cursing on the floor of the Senate and Assembly is certainly not unprecedented, but it is highly unusual.”

Unsurprisingly, Johnson’s profane remarks drew a strong reaction from many, including Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney.

“.@StateSenLaTonya, many don’t know what it’s like to live in Milwaukee. I’m grateful to live in a safe community and I want those that live in Milwaukee to experience that same level of safety. To not fear shootings, reckless drivers, car jackings, etc. I pray we agree on this,” Toney wrote on Twitter.

Steve Schuster, managing editor of the Wisconsin Law Journal called for Sen. Johnson to step down in an editorial published after her rant.

“What if a suburban senator said, ‘F-ck the city.’ How would that play in Milwaukee? Dialogues like this is not only counter-productive to the values of the senator’s constituents, but also is far out of alignment with the value of all Wisconsinites,” he wrote.

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“Hate for the suburbs or anyone or any place in Wisconsin has no home here. Resign Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Wisconsin doesn’t have the time for your hate and lack of civility,” Schuster added.

Other reactions to Sen. Johnson’s uncouth remarks could not define Democrats more perfectly.

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“Senator Johnson spoke passionately to defend the communities she represents. Republicans who continuously weopanize [sic] and villinize [sic] the people of Milwaukee without accountability need to answer for constantly legislating racism,” tweeted one Democrat Wisconsin state lawmaker who came to Johnson’s defense. “These absurd times in state gov call for real talk.”

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