Wisconsin state Sen. LaTonya Johnson shares her views on the suburbs. (WisconsinEye)
"Outnumbered" co-host Kayleigh McEnany characterized Johnson’s comments as a "basket of deplorables" moment.
"You’re just going to cast away part of society. We’re constituents, we're Americans, those of us who live in the suburbs," McEnany said. "But also it’s just politically dumb. Suburban women are a powerhouse voting bloc."
McEnany made the point that Biden’s presidential victory, in large part, can be attributed to the suburban vote.
"So, this suburban women cohort, that we on the right will try to court, you're just going to toss them aside? F the suburbs? Go with that, see how it works out," she said.
Ian Prior, senior adviser at America First Legal, added that crime needs to be addressed regardless of where it occurs.
He said Johnson’s statement is dangerous.
The Wisconsin Senate debates the Republican-authored state budget that cuts income taxes, increases funding for K-12 schools and reduces funding for the University of Wisconsin on June 28, 2023, in Madison. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
"Crime is spilling into the suburbs because of the policies that these kinds of lawmakers support," Prior said, referring to progressive soft-on-crime initiatives.
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat first hit at Johnson for her lack of class on the Senate floor before arguing that the Julie Banderas called Johnson’s remarks ignorant and explained why she’s wrong entirely.
"During the pandemic, how many people actually moved out of cities – just like myself – into the suburbs?" she asked.
"We do know what the city is all about. That's the whole reason why we moved out. Don't you dare insult the intelligence of suburban moms or suburban dads, suburbanites period," Banderas continued.
"It’s an insult to the American people and to all citizens, whether you live in the city or the suburbs."
