Former Senator Tim Johnson still has over 500K in the bank

Pat Powers

Former US Senator Tim Johnson is still holding on to a significant amount of money, in case you needed any reminding according to reports coming out today of the most recent FEC filings.

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According to the Federal Election Commission, the retired Democratic US Senator still retains control of over 1/2 a million in his campaign account – $512,081.68 to be specific.

16 thoughts on “Former Senator Tim Johnson still has over 500K in the bank”

  1. There should be a law requiring them to donate it to charity or something. Johnson will never hold public office again (thank goodness) and there are plenty of good charities here in South Dakota. He shouldn’t be allowed to retain the funds; didn’t he accumulate enough money while “representing” South Dakota in DC?

    1. I don’t think Brendan needs a trust fund. He’s a partner in a very successful law firm and married to a very successful dermatologist. I think he’s probably doing alright.

      As others have said, I think it more likely Tim uses this to donate to like-minded individuals running for office in the future, which isn’t even a fair criticism. It’s completely legal and politicians of both parties do this all the time.

  3. He will continue to use it to be king maker and/or help Democrat candidates in years to come as he did in 2018.

    He gave to Sutton, Bjorkman and Seiler in 2018.

    I was glad he used a significant amount without any success.

    1. And? Noem received money from a bunch of current and former GOP members and PACs, both local and national.

        1. Just pointing out that politicians give other politicians money all the time so Johnson donating to Democrats isn’t really a surprise or criticism.

          1. my point was he wants to be relevant or he would have given it to non profits and been done with it

  4. He should have given it to Billie. No wonder Dems lose.

    How much does Daschle still have?

    What does Rounds have?

  5. I thought Republicans were the champions of the thought that money was free speech? Who’s against free speech?

  6. No surprise here. As Partner Attorney at Robins Kaplan LLP, Brendan Johnson helped the South Dakota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union win the Constitution and Libertarian Parties’ lawsuit against Republican former Secretary of State Shantel Krebs. Now he is representing tribes in their suit against opioid manufacturers. It’s widely believed Johnson is developing the resources necessary to mount a run for the US Senate against Mike Rounds, one of the least effective members of Congress.

    1. Brendan is suing the state regarding the riot statues also.

      What about his Ashley Madison problem though?

      1. Brendan is a liberal just like his dad.

        He did not earn being US Attorney he got th appointment from Dad’s influence.

        Rounds would make mince meat of him!

  7. Tim Johnson is one of the few great statesman of his generation of Senators. South Dakota had power and he garnered so many projects and victories for South Dakota during his time in the Senate. There’s a reason why most of you likely voted for him while he was in the Senate –

    He was a gentleman, a scholar, and a statesman- most of you aren’t half the person he is or are willing to devote himself to public service like he did.

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