Republican Wis. Senate candidate Johnson who said he’d sell BP stock, now says he may not

Wis. Senate candidate changes mind on BP stock

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin candidate for Senate Ron Johnson says he hasn’t decided whether to sell his BP stock, two weeks after he told reporters he would get rid of it.

Financial disclosure forms show the Oshkosh manufacturer owns between $116,000 and $315,000 in BP stock. On July 9, Johnson’s campaign said he would be moving his investments into a blind trust.

But following a campaign rally just days later, the Republican told reporters he planned to sell the BP PLC stock to help finance his campaign against Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold.

Johnson on Monday says he will probably sell the stock to help finance his campaign, but he hasn’t made a decision yet.

Democrats have accused Johnson of supporting BP to protect his personal investments.

Online:

Ron Johnson: www.ronjohnsonforsenate.com

Russ Feingold: www.russfeingold.org