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Katy Bolger's avatar

Mike Johnson is a straw man propped up by the GOP to do their dirty work. He likes the power. But as he pretends to be a choir boy, every time he turns around, there's dirt on his backside and under his fingernails.

Darrell Lucus's avatar

So senior Republican leaders have their fingerprints on a ratf**king operation. In what world is this acceptable?

Edward G. Bryant's avatar

Once again, Judd proves that real journalism works and that the MSM's abject failure to investigate is a corporate decision driven by political animus; is it 1794 yet?

Carol Gamm's avatar

Thank you. Republicans have exceeded their previous low point. How many dirty tricks do they think they will need? Corruption Inc.

BTAM Master's avatar

As many as possible. They know they'd get creamed on a level playing field.

Linda I's avatar

The cons and scammers are everywhere. An idiom dating back to the 1500's says "A fool and his money are soon parted." Don't be a fool. The billionaires have a lot of money to spend trying to con you out of yours. Be careful out there.

Alda's avatar

I have recently become a paid subscriber to JUDD's information because I have found it to be current and well researched.

I am having a difficult time thinking about what my grandchildren will inherit and am furious with the lack of concern about less fortunate folks in the U.S. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have found that it is so important to enjoy other cultures.

I am concerned about the Christian nationalist movement after becoming friends with folks that are from different religions with the same desires and hopes for life without human interference.

It seems that many Republicans are simply indifferent to the needs of their voters.

Larry Carr (autocarr)'s avatar

A Campaign about denial… the poster child would be Mike Johnson…

Dawn Essink's avatar

Citizens United is a scourge in our politics and overturning it needs to be a priority! All of these PAC’s get away with deceit and fraud and go relatively unchecked 🤬

Sally Stevens's avatar

More incredible investigative journalism this morning!. AND why does this news not surprise me...I pray this can get more attention but this is the beginning! Thank you, once again.

Cathy 98280's avatar

Mike “Moses, Moses!” Johnson really is a dirty little rat, isn’t he! I seriously pray we Dems win in November and never have to think about him ever again.

Zoe's avatar

Get billboards and grass root signs, bumper stickers visible to make this known. Knock on doors. An email or podcast to people like me is not enough. Make the connection that this is straight out of Putin’s handbook AND inform folks what the average monthly household (not oligarchs) earns in Russia. Connecting the dots for people who don’t subscribe to your news.

Michela A. C.'s avatar

So every GOP'er is a grifter. Sounds right.

Robert's avatar

Judd, Fabulous follow up we never see in our media sphere with the exception of the PBS NewsHour. Can’t count on 60 minutes anymore. They push out the folks behind the scenes. We are in a very bad place.

stevestats's avatar

This all seems like more reasons to have no more primaries and have one open election with ranked choice or score voting instead. Even California jungle primaries are vulnerable to this kind of gamesmanship.

Of course we should make it illegal for SuperPACs to conceal their donors' identities prior to an election too. But we should also aim for systems that elevate the best candidates instead of the lesser of two evils.

Joe Weicher's avatar

Great reporting, again!

And, as always, Johnson and his allies lie as often as they breathe.

Jodi Koszarek's avatar

This is precisely what I have been afraid of. Thank you for AGAIN for your disinfecting bright light. Republicans are cheaters. They don’t know how to get by without cheating their brothers and sisters.