Russ Feingold

[Mr. Illini]

Where do you see Russ Feingold's political career going from here? Will he remain quietly involved like he is now, will he quit altogether, or will he reemerge and run for public office?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Sadly, I don't see him ever being too active again.

[I Will Not Be Wrong]

Glad we kicked him out. Good riddance.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Glad we kicked him out. Good riddance.

Amen.

[ElectionsGuy]

The thing that I can applaud him for is voting against the Iraq war and the Patriot Act (the only one, too!). Besides that, yeah, I'm glad Johnson defeated him.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The thing that I can applaud him for is voting against the Iraq war and the Patriot Act (the only one, too!). Besides that, yeah, I'm glad Johnson defeated him.

Plus the Clinton impeachment.

[DINGO Joe]

I wish he'd run again, especially to kick that mudeater Johnson's butt.  Could happen since Wisconsin has such schizophrenic politics.

[IceSpear]

Hopefully he takes out Johnson in 2016. He was one of the most principled Senators.

[Brewer]

Hoping and praying he takes out Johnson in 2016.

[Indy Texas]

Ron Johnson is a horrid, empty-headed Randian, but just about any competent Wisconsin Democrat should be able to defeat him in 2016.

[henster]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

Yeah, Feingold is a relic. Its Ron Kind's turn.

[SWE]

I really, really hope Feingold runs against Johnson in 2016.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

Why would you not want Feingold back?  I mean, I disagree with him on almost every issue, but he's one of the most principled guys out there.  Wisconsinites, whether Republicans or Democrats should have been proud to have such a great person representing them.

[Cryptic]

Hopefully, he'll make a comeback against Johnson in 2016.  Whatever your political ideology, you can't deny he was one of the most principled men in the US Senate.

[Zioneer]

Hopefully, he'll make a comeback against Johnson in 2016.  Whatever your political ideology, you can't deny he was one of the most principled men in the US Senate.

Basically this, though I'm really annoyed at his dumb decision to not take outside money when he knew he'd need it.

[LeBron]

Unfortunately, I think he might be done. If he wanted a political office again, I think he would have gone after Kohl's open seat or Walker this year. I might be wrong though and it could just be that he wants retribution on Johnson himself.

Beyond his awful gun views though in the Senate, I wouldn't mind to see him knock out Johnson. He has a solid record to run on as a bipartisan, but progressive lawmaker that supported the ACA which could help him out in that campaign against Johnson if the law becomes as popular as expected. The problem he could face though is that a lot of the young voters won't remember his campaign finance reform or his vote against the Iraq War - 2 of his best accomplishments. He could certainly appeal to Independents and his base, though. I would advise against him going for the Presidency just so he could give that opportunity to someone who has a better chance of winning like Hillary or Klobuchar.   

[Mr. Illini]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

If you're content with just another complacent Democratic Senator, then sure. My reason for posting this is because the Dems are lacking leadership (not official leadership, I mean real leadership) and if anyone can do it, it would be Feingold.

[windjammer]

Glad we kicked him out. Good riddance.

Amen.

I agree with you, but probably not for the same reasons .

[IceSpear]

Hopefully, he'll make a comeback against Johnson in 2016.  Whatever your political ideology, you can't deny he was one of the most principled men in the US Senate.

Basically this, though I'm really annoyed at his dumb decision to not take outside money when he knew he'd need it.

He was doomed regardless. Wisconsin, like most of the country, went full teabag in 2010.

[free my dawg]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

BUT HE'S A NEW FACE GUYS!

Feingold is a true statesman. He deserves to be in the Senate for life.

[hopper]

Ron Kind is destined to run and take out Johnson in 2016 Feingold is old news we don't need a candidate who handicaps themselves by not taking outside $$$.

BUT HE'S A NEW FACE GUYS!

Feingold is a true statesman. He deserves to be in the Senate for life.

I agree.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

 “A statesman is a politician who’s been dead ten or fifteen years.” — Harry S. Truman,  April 11, 1958, speaking to the Reciprocity Club in Washington, D.C.

“A statesman is a successful politician who is dead.” — Thomas Brackett Reed, 1892

“Why don’t you die?” — Telegram sent Reed after his quote made the news.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

I miss him greatly in the Senate. The man was my political hero, one of the most principled lawmakers in modern American politics, but it seems that he has had enough of public life.

But if he decides to make a comeback to destroy Ron Johnson, I don't think I would disapprove.

[Miles]

Though his views on civil liberties scare me, I miss him. He's a good advocate against Citizens United.