Russ Feingold: "Today’s filing shows the overwhelming momentum to unite Wisconsin..."

[kpete]

Russ Feingold on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 12:21pm

Today’s filing shows the overwhelming momentum to unite Wisconsin, stand up for workers’ rights, and end the disastrous policies of Governor Scott Walker. The contrast in this recall process has been stark: as thousands of grassroots volunteers have worked tirelessly to collect over one million signatures from Wisconsinites, Governor Walker has traveled across the country to raise unlimited contributions from his corporate backers.

I look forward to working with citizens across Wisconsin to support the Democratic nominee to be our next governor.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/russ-feingold/statement-on-the-overwhelming-recall-announcement/10150528881149383

[still_one]

1. I really hope the Democrats have a nominee, and are not waiting until the last minute /nt

[hlthe2b]

2. Exactly... I wish Russ would take it on.

[still_one]

5. He already said no as you know, but it better be someone with enthusiasm, and for labor /nt

[hlthe2b]

12. So, who is on the possible list?

[PeaceNikki]

16. Obey, Falk, Erpenbach, Barca, and one more I will not say...

We have some good choices but we need big name recognition with statewide appeal and someone who is not too contentious. It's a VERY volatile environment here and the right is as organized to get to the polls as we are to recall. We still have a very tough battle ahead.

[hlthe2b]

17. Do you have a favorite?

[PeaceNikki]

18. I know who I'd love and then I know who I think could win. They aren't the same person,

as is often the case. Anyone named (or unnamed) would be light years ahead of Walker and I really *like* them all. A lot.

Wisconsin Democrats are all awesome.

[MidwestTransplant]

19. Same here. Big time.

[RandySF]

3. Run, Russ, run!!

[kpete]

7. yep

[Bandit]

4. Governor Feingold has a nice ring to it..

Wisconsin

[Yooperman]

6. I realize Russ Feingold stated he was not in the running ... but now that

the recall signatures are in with such an overwhelming number. He would be an absolutely fabulous nominee to run against walker.

[Sera_Bellum]

8. Run Russ Run!

We think Herr Walker is a dick now. If he cheats enough to win the recall, we have seen nothing yet.

[Aerows]

9. Good going Wisconsin!!

Great showing of standing up for your state, your local politics, and what is right.

FANTASTIC!

May you be an example to us all, PLEASE.

[bigwillq]

10. K and R (nt)

[99Forever]

11. Go to his Facebook page..

.. "share" and "like" his statement and ask him to please run. This can be a HUGE boost for turning this Nation around.

[malaise]

13. Run Russ Run

Bravo Wisconsinites!!

[WI_DEM]

14. You know, if he wanted to guarantee its success he would run for Governor

even if it was just for the remainder of Walker's term.

[undeterred]

15. We would love for it to be you, Russ Feingold!