I heard it on NPR this afternoon, and Mass for Feingold has the statement he sent to his supporters.I want you to know that Ive decided to continue my role as Wisconsins Junior Senator in the U.S. Senate and not to seek the Democratic … [Read more...]
Feingold backs same-sex marriage
Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold has stated that he favors legalizing same-sex marriage. As far as I know, he now stands with Ted Kennedy as the only US Senators who have taken that position. And Feingold is certainly the only … [Read more...]
Feingold knows what’s he’s doing.
In response to GOP attack ads over his censure proposal, Russ says:"I welcome their attempt to make a campaign issue of the question of whether there will be accountability for the president's breaking the law," he said. "They will remind … [Read more...]
Dept. of Self-Correction: Menendez not done thinkin’
The National Journal's Hotline would seem to be right to correct one of our user posts which repeated the assertion that Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey is on board with Feingold's censure resolution. To be fair to the user, it seems his … [Read more...]
Gettin’ Meta Over Censure…
Regarding bloggers talking about the politics of censure (click around Ben's post for more):Look, it's fun to play Karl Rove/James Carville, and suggest moves for the Dems to take. It's kind of like being a baseball fan: "The Sox … [Read more...]
You gotta love Republicans!
THREE-MINUTE UPDATE: Check the hell out of this ARG poll: Americans support censure 46%-44%. Closely divided? You bet. Opportunity for leadership? Absolutely. Also, Linc Chaffee won't rule out censure. That ought to go over well with the … [Read more...]
Where’s Kennedy on Censure? Update: And Kerry?
Cross-posted at Mass for Feingold.John Kerry, to his credit, has joined Russ Feingold in support of the censure resolution. Harkin, Boxer, and Menendez are also on board. But where the in the world is Ted Kennedy? Kennedy, if you recall, … [Read more...]
Russ is right
Just to be on the record as saying that Russ Feingold is totally, absolutely right about the cool reception his censure resolution has gotten from Senate Dems:Iâm amazed at Democrats, cowering with this presidentâs numbers so low.Let's … [Read more...]