Will Russ run?

With Democratic Sen. Herb Kohl’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection in 2012, there’s been no shortage of speculation about who will run for the seat Sen. Kohl currently holds. Names like Rep. Ron Kind and Rep. Tammy Baldwin have been thrown out as possible Democratic contenders for Kohl’s seat, along with former U.S. Senator [...]

You had better agree with me –

Or else I am taking my Gavel and going home. After a few seconds of Leah Vukmir spouting talking points, much to the dismay of their constituents, Sensenbrenner Had enough of the plebes and grabbed his gavel and went home.

Its funny because the people whining about this (see Milwaukee Hate Radio) were [...]

Feingold announces formation of Progressives United

Yesterday former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (it still pains me to call him “former”) announced the formation of Progressives United, a political action group meant to promote progressive issues and candidates and to combat corporate influence in politics.

Here’s some video of Feingold announcing the formation of Progressives United:

If you’d like to [...]

Feingold statement on Walker move to eviscerate public employee unions

Former U.S. Senator issued a statement earlier todayon Gov. Scott Walker’s decision to take away virtually all the collective bargaining rights for Wisconsin’s public employees: “Governor Walker’s request to the State Legislature to eliminate nearly all of the collective-bargaining rights for thousands of Wisconsin workers is big government at its worst. No private employer can [...]

Feingold statement on Egypt

Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold issued a statement on the recent conflict in Egypt, where protesters have been demonstrating, demanded Egyptian President/dictator Hosni Mubarek step down immediately. “If there is anything to be learned from recent events in Egypt, it is that the United States must pursue a long term strategy with the country and [...]

Feingold discusses his post-Senate plans

What does the future hold for former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold? A teaching position and a book, for starters: A teaching gig, a book, and who knows what else?

That is Russ Feingold’s life after the Senate, at least for now.

“I’m really excited about trying out some new things,” the former Democratic senator said [...]

Russ Feingold: It has been a privilege to serve in the Senate

Here’s Sen. Russ Feingold’s statement thanking the citizens of Wisconsin for the opportunity to serve them in the United States Senate: As I leave the Senate, I want to thank the people of Wisconsin for the incredible opportunity to serve them and to represent our state. Serving Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate has been the [...]

A Single Ray of Hope Can Cast Away Shadows…

As much as I like and respect Russ Feingold, I can honestly say that he was my second favorite senator. If I could pick one person to Clone in the country it would be Bernie Sanders.

John McCain: Senate “Much Poorer Place” Without Feingold

Though I’ve been a harsh critic of Arizona Sen. John McCain, I have to give him credit for his heartfelt goodbye to Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold, who was defeated by empty suit Ron Johnson in November’s election. For what it’s worth, Sen. McCain is absolutely right – the United States Senate will be a much [...]

textbook anti-intellectualism part 2.

“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’”

— Isaac Asimov

As promised Part 2 regarding the Steve Nass agenda. and this quote from mike mikalsen:

the idea that [...]