Dick Leinenkugel Endorses Ron Johnson at GOP Convention
At the Wisconsin state GOP convention in Milwaukee, Dick Leinenkugel dropped out of the race for the U.S. Senate seat and gave his endorsement to Ron Johnson. Johnson then won the endorsement of the Republican party and will run against Democrat Russ Feingold in November.
Here is the AP news story:
“Wisconsin Republicans have endorsed Oshkosh businessman Ron Johnson in the U.S. Senate race.
Sunday’s decision came shortly after a surprise move in which fellow candidate Dick Leinenkugel dropped out and threw his support behind Johnson.
Johnson won with 64 percent of the delegates’ votes. Madison-area developer Terrence Wall garnered 18 percent. Another 18 percent voted not to endorse anyone.
The vote came in the second round of voting at the state party’s convention in Milwaukee. Watertown businessman Dave Westlake had been dropped from that ballot after he finished third in the first round.
The party endorsement gives Johnson access to money, volunteers, voter and donor lists, and other party resources to bolster his campaign.
Sunday’s decision has no effect on the ballot. All three candidates will remain on the Sept. 14 primary.”
