Feingold Opts Out of 2008 Race!

[Jackpine Radical]

From his email to supporters...

Dear Friends and Supporters,

On Sunday, November 12th in Racine, I will hold my 1000th Listening Session with the people of Wisconsin. Before reaching that milestone, I want you to know that I've decided to continue my role as Wisconsin's Junior Senator in the U.S. Senate and not to seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2008.

Like many Americans, I am excited by the results of the November 7th election. My fourteen years in the Senate have been the greatest privilege of my life and I am extremely pleased with what we have accomplished. During so much of that time, however, we Democrats have not only been in the minority but have often been so deeply mired there that my role has often been to block bad ideas or to simply dissent. That is a very important role but I relish the thought that in this new Congress we can start, not only to undo much of the damage that one-party rule has done to America, we can actually advance progressive solutions to such major issues as guaranteed healthcare, dependence on oil, and our unbalanced trade policies. The Senate of the 110th Congress could also well be a place of greater bi-partisan opportunities for change; something I am very proud to have been effective at in both Republican and Democratic Senates.

[RufusEarl]

1. Whatever Russ decides, i'll support his efforts.

[elocs]

2. Sorry, this was posted at around 8 a.m. on Sunday.

I will still enjoy having him as one of my Senators. I see him winning all of his Wisconsin elections by a wide margin, like Proxmire. Also like Proxmire it is evident that Feingold is admired and trusted by Wisconsin voters, even Republicans, because of his honesty and because he has the courage of his convictions.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. You're right about the earlier posting.

I did this before I saw it. I just discovered the announcement in my email & thought it was newer than it was.
:blush:

[elocs]

4. Don't worry about it. I am sure somebody will post the news again. n/t

[bryant69]

5. That's a shame

I can understand his reasoning though - and I don't thin he would actually have won the nomination - but he at least could of kept the other candidates a bit more honest.

Bryant
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[elocs]

6. He would be a great VP candidate though since his reelection is not until

2010. On my "Feingold 2004" bumper sticker I put an 8 over the 4. I think I'll leave it on for awhile.