WHO the 'H' is Sen. Russ Feingold?!

[Breeze54]

Senator Feingold



http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/about-senator-feingold/index.html

“Feingold won big after voting against the Iraq war and Bush’s tax cuts,
and having cast the lone vote in the Senate against the Patriot Act”
-Chicago Tribune-

Russ Feingold is a respected and independent voice in the United States Senate - best known as an effective legislator who works across party lines. When he first ran for the U.S. Senate in 1992, Senator Feingold pledged to hold Listening Sessions in each one of Wisconsin's 72 counties every year. To date he has held over 1,000 of these open, town hall style meetings. Listening Sessions provide the people of Wisconsin an opportunity to discuss issues directly with Senator Feingold without an appointment, without making a political contribution, and without having to go to Washington, D.C. These meetings have been the foundation and driving force behind Feingold's legislative agenda, and in the last few years he has brought his signature Listening Sessions outside of Wisconsin to seven states including: Alabama, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, Texas and Colorado.

More...........

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In the News

http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/news

Feingold rips compromise on federal wiretaps
Green Bay Press Gazette, June 20, 2008


U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the FISA Deal
WisPolitics.com, June 19, 2008


Feingold touts Obama
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 14, 2008

Audio: Senator Feingold's DPW Convention Speech
WisPolitics Dem Convention Blog , June 13, 2008

Feingold urges Obama to promise guaranteed health care, says he needs to win Wisconsin
WisPolitics Dem Convention Blog , June 13, 2008

SENS. RUSS FEINGOLD & CHUCK HAGEL: On intelligence, a better map of the world
Belleville News-Democrat, June 12, 2008

Gas prices weigh high on Feingold's constituents
The Tomah Journal, June 12, 2008


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Check Out Senator Russell D. Feingold (WI) at Vote Smart dot com

http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=53361

See how he has voted since being in office!

Click on these topics (to the right) at that Link!)

Especially the voting record and that Political Courage Test !!

Does he have courage? Go see! I think he has huge balls, myself! :P

Photo for Senator Russell D. Feingold (WI)

Biographical
Voting Record
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Interest Group Ratings
Speeches and Public Statements
Campaign Finances

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Background Information Additional Information

Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary Erpenbach
2 Children: Jessica, Ellen
2 Stepchildren.
Birth Date: 03/02/1953
Birthplace: Janesville, WI
Home City: Middleton, WI
Religion: Jewish

Education:
JD, Harvard Law School, 1979
BA, Rhodes Scholar, Final Honours School of Jurisprudence, Magdalen College, Oxford University, 1977
BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1975.

Professional Experience:
Attorney, Foley and Lardner, 1979-1985
Attorney, LaFollette and Sinykin, 1979-1985.

Political Experience:
Deputy Minority Whip, United States Senate, present
Senator, United States Senate, 1992-present
Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, 1983-1993.

Organizations:
Member, Beth Hillel Temple, Kenosha

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Policy Committee.

Committees:
Budget, Member
Foreign Relations, Member
Judiciary, Member

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2007 In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator Feingold a grade of 100.

2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2007 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 100 percent in 2006.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Feingold received a rating of 90.

2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Feingold a grade of 86.

2007 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007.

005-2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 91 percent in 2005-2006.

2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Feingold received a rating of 100.

2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Feingold a grade of 0.

2007 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 95 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Feingold supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 95 percent in 2006.

ETC, ETC, ETC.....

;)

[griffi94]

1. i wish we here in texas could trade him

for john cornyn.

[Breeze54]

2. How about voting out Cornyn and putting Feingold in the VP spot?

;)

[eallen]

39. You want to give Wisconsin Cornyn, to go along with their miserable winters?

That's downright cold.

:hippie:

[Breeze54]

40. I think Cornyn should be traded to the Lakers!! Screw the Cold weather!

Get a replacement for Cornyn from the DEM team and Move-ON! :P

[Nipper1959]

64. The best damned Senator in the country

No you cannot have him. We are keeping him in Wisconsin!

[Breeze54]

3. This guy would be GREAT with Obama!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GreenPartyVoter]

43. Yes, but we desperately need him in the Senate

[Breeze54]

46. Get another Progressive to stand in... any in the wings?

:shrug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. Not sure. We'd have to ask folks from his state, I guess.

[Breeze54]

4. Feingold cast the lone vote in the Senate against the Patriot Act... with NO URGING!!!!

What a GREAT PATRIOT!!!!!!!! :patriot:

[chimpymustgo]

5. He seems to be the Real Deal and Change We Can Believe In. Not a poseur.

[Breeze54]

7. That's what I've been trying to tell you all along!!

;)

He IS the "REAL DEAL"!! Heart and Soul!!

And gawd knows we need heart & soul in the White House, more than ever!

Don't you agree? :D

[Marrah_G]

68. I like Feingold alot

Perhaps he will run in the next presidential primary :)

[rodeodance]

20. thats my senator:-)

[Breeze54]

30. You have a lot to be proud of but... can we 'borrow' him for 4 years or so?

:shrug:

[rodeodance]

42. most would hate to see him go to DC --so would I. But we want

him to do what he thinks best--should he be asked.

[Bettie]

6. Senator Feingold is a shining example

of Wisconsin progressives. He follows in the footsteps of Senator William Proxmire, who was also a great progressive.

Can we tell that even though I live in Iowa now, I was born and raised in Wisconsin!

Senator Feingold would be a great addi ton to the Democratic ticket this year, but I do worry that he may be needed in the Senate even more!

[Breeze54]

8. He's a leader and he's ready for the VP position NOW and we need him .... NOW!!

We still have progressive voices in the senate and the house and more on the way in Nov! ;)

[Zynx]

9. Wisconsin is very lucky to have him. :-)

[Breeze54]

11. But he has done 'Listening Sessions' in Al, Penn, VT, NH, IW, TX & CO too!

"... he has brought his signature Listening Sessions outside of Wisconsin to seven states
including: Alabama, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, Texas and Colorado.'

He's a great guy and he CARES about people... NOT corporations!!!! ;)

[PassingFair]

10. I dream of him taking Reid's spot at the top.

Can you imagine what a difference that would make?

[Breeze54]

12. Yes but I'm imagining so much more!!!

;)

[PassingFair]

13. All right,, but I get him next week....

:P

[Breeze54]

14. roflmafao!!

:rofl:

He is easy on the eyes too, I have to admit! :P

:rofl:

[Breeze54]

15. But you owe this OP a recommend vote for that... at least !

:rofl:

[PassingFair]

16. Gladly...

now.. back to imagining the good Senator and I,
nude sunbathing, waves gently lapping against
the shore...

He turns and asks "Will you be my Washington Hostess?"

"Host THIS", I say.....

CENSORED

[Breeze54]

17. ROTFLMFAO!!!!

Can I join in with you?!? :P

:rofl:

Thanks! :hi:

[PassingFair]

19. I don't normally like to share...

but since we are imagining....

By the way, I am imagining you are George Clooney, OK?

:rofl:

[Breeze54]

22. Nooooooooooooo!! LMAO!!!!

You are too funny!! :P

:rofl:

[PassingFair]

23. Um, George, you're blocking our sun...

put that strategically placed beach ball down
and come talk to us...

[Breeze54]

24. 'George' and the words.. "strategically placed" don't go together at ALL!

:P

You get my 'drift'? ;)

Cape Cod massages sand dune.


Ahhhhhhhh.... ummm! :P

[PassingFair]

25. I like a little subtlety in my imaginings...

Hahahaha! I found THIS when I googled "balloon dancer"...

[Breeze54]

32. OMG!! No fans?!?

:wtf:

:rofl:

[PassingFair]

26. All kidding aside...

He is our greatest Senator, and we
are lucky to have him.

He DISPROVES the bullshit "conventional wisdom"
that you have to give unlimited power to the
FASCIST BUSH REGIME in order to be re-elected.

Give me 99 more like him, PLEASE!!

[Breeze54]

29. He is the tops and I admire him greatly, as if you couldn't tell !

;)

He's just impressive to me and I've been on his side now, for years.... at least since 2004. ;)

[Catherina]

18. Rec'd n/t

[Breeze54]

21. YOU ROCK but it's still at 4 Recs!!

:yourock:

[Catherina]

27. Someone kicked it to 5. Russ Feingold is a national treasure

I hope he gets a place in Obama's administration. I trust the good people of Wisconsin to get someone just as good to replace him and represent US all since most of the clowns in politics aren't representing us.

[PeaceNikki]

28. I'm going to his listening session today.

He's my hero. :patriot: :loveya: :bounce:

[Breeze54]

31. He meets in public?! WTF? - Is it Online too?

I'm jealous!! :(

[PeaceNikki]

34. This session will mark the 47th listening session of 2008, and the 1127th since 1993

He said:
"When I first ran for the U.S. Senate in 1992, I made a promise to hold open meetings in each of the state's 72 counties every year to listen to people's concerns and answer their questions. I have kept that promise, meeting approximately 48,463 Wisconsinites at these sessions since I was first elected. That's the equivalent of listening to more than every person in Marinette County (estimated total population 43,364) or listening to more than everyone in the city of Fond du Lac(population 42,095).

Listening Sessions, which I believe are one of the most rewarding parts of my job, are designed to allow people to discuss concerns, and listen to friends and neighbors do the same in an open environment. Except for my brief introductory remarks, I spend the entire time listening, taking notes and responding to questions. Wisconsinites give me great ideas for new legislation at these meetings, and when they tell me that they are having a problem with a federal agency, I can try to help. Listening Sessions work in Wisconsin because so many people come and tell me what's on their mind.

Due to the unpredictable schedule of the U.S. Senate, I usually schedule my Listening Sessions about two weeks in advance. Please also note that on rare occasions, Listening Sessions may need to be postponed if I need to return to Washington, D.C., for legislative votes. Notices of postponements will be posted on this page and my staff will also alert the local media to help us get the word out."

[Breeze54]

35. Yeah, I posted that too but can I listen online too?

:shrug:

[PeaceNikki]

36. I don't think so.

:shrug:

[Breeze54]

37. Wah!! ... That's OK.... I'll catch it somehow later on. Thanks!! n/t

;)

[PeaceNikki]

63. Here are my Cliff's Notes of the session.

I went with my mom and dad and 2 other DUers.

It was interesting and awesome. There were a few RW fanaticals there including one who apparently attends all of his listening sessions. He was kind and considerate to all.

He talked a lot about FISA and campaign finance reform. There were a couple RW's focussed on immigration, a doctor who asked that he focus on healthcare, and of course, me who told Russ that I am a political junkie and he is my Elvis.

:loveya:

And whoisalhedges asked him if he'd accept the VP spot if offered. His reply was cute. He said that the question is a bit of a setup. If he said yes, the press could run with it and say, "Feingold said he wants VP spot, press conference held in Genesee, WI". He said that he's open to doing what Obama would want him to do, but he assured us that Obama would NOT be making that call. Earlier he spoke about how he caught a lot of flack for publically disagreeing with Obama regarding the FISA bill. He said he'd been pretty much asked to shut up... but couldn't.

Here are a few pics. It was a bummer because when hedges was taking our pic, I was so star-struck that my camera was still in video mode. Capturing images from the 5 second video blows.





And the vehicle of the RW jack-ass who follows Russ around. This guy went on a few minute tirade about how the liberals have put the country in danger, that we all have forgotten 9/11, yada yada yada. After he spoke, I told Russ (and this guy) that I am personally SURE 9/11 would not have happened under a Gore admnistration and how angry I was about the 2000 elections being stolen (a few audible scoffs followed):

[ElsewheresDaughter]

33. Wisconson is very lucky

[Breeze54]

38. And also 7 other states! He rocks!!

"... he has brought his signature Listening Sessions outside of Wisconsin to seven states
including: Alabama, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, Texas and Colorado."

[rodeodance]

48. And we are proud of him. and Tammy Baldwin who said in the House

[Forkboy]

41. He's my favorite pick for VP is who he is.

I doubt he'll be picked, but...fingers crossed. :)

[Breeze54]

45. Help me write a plea letter for him to be the VP!

PM me with it, if you can.

I can't today..... :toast:

;)

[dogday]

44. All of his achievements and he is not bad on the eyes either...

I had hoped he would run for President, but he choose not to.... He is a the epitome of a Democrat.. all of them should take lessons from him....

[Breeze54]

47. Oh, he's easy on the eyes; that's for sure!!

;)

[Lord Helmet]

50. good guy? yes, good looking? not so much

The stars in yours eyes are clouding your vision. It's plenty to just say he's a good guy without getting all drippy about it.

[Breeze54]

51. I stated very matter of factly numerous times that he's very smart and has his head

in the right place... my comments about his looks were a 'joke' between me and another poster.
Get a grip. I vote ONLY on issue's and intelligence, not looks. After all, I was one of the most
vocal supporters of Dennis Kucinich (and still am a supporter) but it doesn't hurt to remark on
a persons affect, especially a candidate for a political office, as long as it's positive, imho.


"Never judge a book by it's cover."

[PassingFair]

52. That's it for Lord Helmut....

Darth Vader is kicked out of the fantasy scenario.

Damn it, the heavy breathing was WORKING for me.

:hi:

[Disturbed]

53. Sen Feingold should be the Senate Majority Leader.

:thumbsup:

[PassingFair]

54. No argument from me!

That's what STARTED this fantasy thread.

Grab a beach ball...

[Breeze54]

57. Or a balloon!

:P

:rofl:

[dogday]

67. Me thinks your helmet is on too tight!!! eom

[DerekJ]

55. Too much imagination on this thread…

:D

[PassingFair]

56. Welcome!

You know, you are a DEAD RINGER for Russell Crowe!

[Breeze54]

58. Not enough, imho!

:P

[PassingFair]

59. Oh look, here come Al Gore and Barack Obama....

(Are my coconut shells on straight?)

:blush:

[Breeze54]

60. LOL! - I got you an outfit for the occasion... no Global "warming" involved!

:P

[PassingFair]

61. LOL....

Here's a loincloth for you!



You can borrow the coconuts if you need them!

Luau time!

[Breeze54]

62. Thanks but ... a 'loincloth ' circa '76 !!

Not now!! :scared: :P

:rofl:

On edit: That pic, if I squint, ( :rofl: ) could look like me and my ex in the '70's! ;)

[Alexander]

65. This man would make an excellent VP under Obama.

[PeaceNikki]

66. See post #63

[zulchzulu]

69. Russ is THE MAN

He makes himself very accessible to Wisconsin voters. I've talked with him several times.