Senator Tim Johnson is traveling the state this week, during the Congressional break, saying his goodbyes and thanking South Dakotans after serving in the public sector for more than 35 years. Prior to a public function in Watertown, Johnson told reporters he plans to return to the state when his time in the U-S Senate ends…
He expressed frustration over the inability of Congressional democrats and republicans to compromise on issues critical to the nation. He says there has never been a golden age of politics and that both the tea party and super liberals have always been unattractive to him…
With regards to the upcoming senate race Senator Johnson gave best wishes to all the candidates, although he will be attending an event for U-S Senate Candidate Rick Weiland in Vermillion this week. What will he miss most after leaving office?…
When asked if his son, Brendan, would enter politics soon Johnson answered saying, “that would be entirely his decision.” Johnson plans to return to South Dakota permanently sometime in April or May of next year. He’ll reside in Sioux Falls where he currently has a home.
