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Sunday, January 30, 2005

Feingold Offically Weighing Run

Officially ending the speculation about the speculation.

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., told the Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County [Florida] on Friday that he'll decide whether to run after "going around the country" working to return a Democrat to the White House.

More later (I am at work). For now, your thoughts on the article and/or a Feingold run?

Posted at 02:31 PM in 2008 Election - President, 2008 President - Democrats | Technorati

Comments

I wonder if Feingold cast his vote against Gonzalez for the same apparent reason Bayh cast his vote against Rice: He doesn't want to anger the base. At the very least, it helps to neutralize his past vote for Ashcroft.

That said, I know a lot of netroots types love Feingold, but I wonder if his "maverick" streak might nonetheless piss likely supporters off.

Posted by: DavidNYC at January 30, 2005 04:37 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment

I'd love a Feingold candidacy. He's a real progressive, but his ability to vote on principle rather than party lines will sell well even in conservative areas, as shown by his impressive performance in 2004.

Posted by: Alex T. at January 30, 2005 04:52 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment

I like Feingold but the fact that he has no exec experience hurts him like it hurt Edwards.

Posted by: Daniel at January 30, 2005 06:59 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment