He lost to a guy with a 37% approval rating. Notably, Johnson had publicly promised to serve only 2 terms

Posted on August 4, 2026 at 08:30:38 AM by brick

That election was for his 3rd term, and Barnes was so inept at making simple arguments that he fumbled at the debate when he tried to make a point about that.

Lakshya Jain said this a long time ago but it resonates with me; who is Barnes’ constituency? The far left don’t rally around him, he’s not popular with normies or “non-political” people, and insiders are tepid about him. Wisconsin Dems needed a Josh Shapiro, but Barnes is much more like a Martha Coakley than a Josh Shapiro.

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I know Barnes is to the left of what Evers et al. want, but he was clearly #2 behind Hong. Trying to resurrect Crowley's zombie nomination instead of supporting Barnes was catastrophically stupid.* - By Bluebuck August 4, 2026 at 07:34:44 AM
- Dems were 80%+ to win and now R’s are favored. Really hope the Progs are right in Michigan and Wisc. If not, total clown show.* - By crumbs August 4, 2026 at 08:05:27 AM
  - I really don't like lumping El Sayed in with Hong. El Sayed is a Democrat on the left end of the spectrum. He's nowhere near Hong et al.* - By Bluebuck August 4, 2026 at 08:09:02 AM
- He’s a proven electoral underperformer; so is Crowley though too, TBF. Had any other Dem come out forcefully against data centers - By brick August 4, 2026 at 08:03:05 AM
  - He lost by 1 point to an incumbent in a tough year for Dems. He underperformed Evers, but it wasn't catastrophic by any means. He would cruise to victory in this environment.* - By Bluebuck August 4, 2026 at 08:06:59 AM
    - He lost to a guy with a 37% approval rating. Notably, Johnson had publicly promised to serve only 2 terms - By brick August 4, 2026 at 08:30:38 AM
      - It's almost certainly going to be Hong who is probably a sure loser* - By BigAppleBucky August 4, 2026 at 11:56:50 AM
- wonder if they knew about the sex stuff that Barnes got tied up in. what an absolute clusterfuck, Hong is a total moron, I don't know if I could vote for her if I were a Wisconsin resident. (nm) - By suede August 4, 2026 at 07:40:02 AM

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He lost to a guy with a 37% approval rating. Notably, Johnson had publicly promised to serve only 2 terms