Senator Ron Johnson blames McCain’s brain tumor for “no” vote on GOP’s failed ACA repeal

Ron Johnson

MADISON —  Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) said today that Senator John McCain‘s (R-AZ) brain tumor may have caused him to vote “no” on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning issued the following statement on Senator Johnson’s remarks:

“…Shameful.”

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