Robert Johnson
Robert Fairfield Johnson, sometimes referred to as Robert Johnson Jr. (born on 15 September 1946) is a Rioblancoan politician, 29th President of Rio Blanco. From 1982 to 1988, Johnson served as President of the Progressive Party. He is also President
| Robert F. Johnson | |
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| File:Seal of Rio Blanco.png 29th President of Rio Blanco | |
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In office 1 August 1988 – 1 August 1996 | |
| Prime Minister |
Christine Farbeit Henry Scheitlin |
| Preceded by | Russell Gamkrelidze |
| Succeeded by | Frank Chambers |
| Constituency | Sioux |
| President of the Progressive Party of Rio Blanco | |
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In office 3 January 1982 – 1 August 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Hyskell |
| Succeeded by | John LeClerq |
| President of the Jumadaitsh Institut | |
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Assumed office 7 October 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Hyskell |
| Succeeded by | Kate Mantey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1946 Scottsbluff, SX |
| Political party | Progressive (–2001) Yuma German (2013–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Dewell |
| Children | Douglas, Wesley, Sophie |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
Biography
Born in Scottsbluff, SX to a Robert (Sr.), a farmer, and Ellen Whitaker, a bake shop owner, Johnson began being interested in politics after spectating at a Progressive rally in the early 1960's. After a brief experience at the Home Guard Party, lasting from 1968 to 1971, he switched to the Constitution Party for a year before finally joining the Progressives.
Politics and presidency
During Lawrence Radigan's highly frowned upon presidential term, the Progressive Party was divided in two opposing fronts; Johnson, as President of the party and leader of the anti-Radiganist faction, eventually expelled Radigan, who would later found his own party.
During the Progressive nomination for the presidential election in 1988, his second position behind Nile Haggins was about to be confirmed, but on 7 January of 1988, Haggins had been fatally shot by a Rio Blanco First activist, forcing the Progressives to field Johnson as their candidate. He mainly attracted the moderate wings from both Progressives and Conservatives, as well as winning consensus among Liberals and Constitutionalists.
Johnson won against Phil Gundry (Conservative) and Thomas Kirchenauer (Vice President during Radigan's term; RBPF). During his first term, Johnson managed to briefly set aside the main differences between Progressives and Conservatives and work in a coalition government (also called the Memorable Coalition) in order to undo the damage created by Radigan.
Johnson ran again in 1992, this time winning with a wider margin against Conservative Michael Gallagher; this time, he did not attempt to recreate the Coalition, but the two main parties were still in relatively good terms with each other.
He thought about running for a third term in 1996, but he did not; instead, he endorsed Frank Chambers (Green), stating that "eight years are more than enough to serve as President".
Even after retiring from politics in 2001, Johnson is regarded as one of the best Presidents of Rio Blanco.
Jumadaitsh Institut
Thanks to his proficiency in Yuma German (he was taught said language by his mother and he also joined after-school language courses), Johnson was admitted to the Jumadaitsh Institut (the institute regulating the language) in 2004. After serving as head of the Scotts Bluff County section of the Institut and the Sioux committee, Johnson was promoted President of the Institut.
He is also a member of the Jumadaitsh Partai.