Koch Bros Cut Disobedient Republican's Funding, Declaring War On Trump

The Koch brothers have cancelled a multi-million dollar ad buy planned for Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson. They are sending a message to the Republican party. Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?!), Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (Think Tank) hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

"Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson (R) has been trailing his Democratic opponent Russ Feingold for much of the campaign, but Republicans have held out hope that outside money could close the gap.

Those hopes took quite a blow on Wednesday, the day after Johnson addressed the Republican National Convention. The Koch-backed Freedom Partners Action Fund, which had previously reserved $2.2 million in air time for Johnson, yanked its ad buy completely.

A Democratic media tracker with access to the ad buy information confirmed the move. James Davis, a spokesman for Freedom Partners, said that despite pulling the air time, the group is still engaged on the ground in Wisconsin, and hasn’t given up on Johnson.”*

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola

Cast: Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola

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[drkmwinters]

Go! Russ! Go! It will be great to have Feingold back in the US Senate. He and Tammy are two shining star.

[darcywiley]

Unbelievable. Actually had a Koch Bros ad run before this video. Priceless.

[letsplaygameplay]

can we just agree that all lobbying should be illegal?

[johnbeal]

The three branches of government: David Koch, Charles Koch, and the NRA.

[thatdamnsamsquanch]

Ron Johnson is an absolute disgrace. Im ashamed he represents our state.

[SuperSquishface]

I got a Koch Industries ad before this video & I have never set foot on the American continent in my life hahaha.

[deusvult]

gee it's almost like Trump is a man of the people!



Trump 2016

[a.v.c.]

If the Koch Bros declared war on Trump then I'm voting for Trump!

[atheistram]

Now I know why Cruz snubbed Trump at the RNC... Koch money.

[sbcistheboss]

I would like to thank Trump for fracturing the GOP.

[invaderjoshua]

On the plus side this could make 3 major parties instead of 2 which is a win for democracy.

[JimFortune]

It's disturbing to be on the same side of an issue as the Koch brothers.

[peteanderson]

Did anyone else get a Koch Industries Ad prior to watching this??

[BloodMoneyLLC]

This is a good thing. We need less money from libertarian sociopaths in politics.

[JasonJacobs]

Exactly why we all We all need to vote Trump

[talyahr]

I NEVER SAW HOW THE KOCH BROTHERS NAME WAS SPELLED, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE PEOPLE WHO RUN THE COKE SODAS. I'VE BEEN DRINKING PEPSI AND NOT COKE FOR THAT REASON AND THESE KOCH BROTHERS DONT EVEN HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH COKE SODA! I FEEL SO STUPID

[timm]

Oh she is more than happy to take blood money!

[deckernutrition]

So Hillary is more crooked than trump..I think I'll vote trump

[JW-boql]

Actually, that sort of IS what Madison had in mind. The original point of the Constitution was to minimize the influence of ordinary voting people.

[mistermittens]

I've decided that I will be voting for Trump.