When it comes to the GOP's latest plays of the socialism card, Sen. Ron Johnson - - like Scott Walker - - has a tendency towards double-standards.
Johnson says the The Democratic Party chose Milwaukee for its "socialist tendencies," - - but Johnson's company had received $4 million in low-interest lending through a government financing program, and, separately, a $75,000 federal grant for rail line construction.
And Johnson withheld crucial support for the Trump tax-cut bill until changes were made to provide enhanced deductions to businesses structured like the Johnson family business:
Johnson says the The Democratic Party chose Milwaukee for its "socialist tendencies," - - but Johnson's company had received $4 million in low-interest lending through a government financing program, and, separately, a $75,000 federal grant for rail line construction.
And Johnson withheld crucial support for the Trump tax-cut bill until changes were made to provide enhanced deductions to businesses structured like the Johnson family business:
Johnson also has been silent on the issue of how he might personally benefit from the increased deduction on pass-through income.Republicans don't dislike socialism; they just want to make sure they choose whose needs can be socialized.
