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Like a lot of people, but not all, I feel sad by Feingold loosing the election. He has some great sensible policy stand that I really like.  His concession speech was interesting and possibly indicates that he is running for 2012 general.

Crushed by Feingold’s Defeat (Progressive.org) [see video here: Russ Feingold Concession speech - very classy]

Russ Feingold Falls: A Look Back

What's Next for Feingold?

Feingold on the left

Excerpt:
UPDATE: And check out the conclusion of Feingold's concessions speech, visible here: "It's on to our next adventure. It's on to 2012!," he yells. "Forward!"

Sure looks and sounds like he is saying he is going to run for 2012.

So, a closer look at his record is probably in order. I'll post more material if I find.

Senator Russ Feingold (Wikipedia)

I see Sen. Feingold as standing for the following:
  • Economic fairness
  • Campaign finance reform
  • Favors Gay Marriage
  • Against Patriot Act   - his article - http://www.archipelago.org/vol6-2/feingold.htm
  • Against Iraq war from the get go
  • Against lengthening war in Afghanistan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=706KwmrnZ5o [focus on Pakistan instead].
  • 93% on NARAL; 25% NRTL (when I last checked a couple months ago)
  • pro-choice with parental notification
  • Pro-gun; with gun control with strong background check
  • Worked across party lines with McCain and others
  • In Wisconsin, in 2006 author of "State-Based Health Care Reform Act" to a bill to create a pilot program for a system of universal health care under which each U.S. state would create a program to provide its citizenry with universal health care.
edit: corrected typos

-- Edited by Sanders on Thursday 4th of November 2010 08:32:51 AM

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Oh, I hope he doesn't run. That will make it impossible for Hillary.

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reddirtgirl, Possible. Then again, all rules are standing on their head lately. 

The biggest obstacle for Hillary running is there is a sitting POTUS of the same party who is running -- but as of yesterday that is looking very shaky.  In fact, there was a part of the POTUS speech that said "for the rest of my the time I am in office" and his body language was not too confident in that segment.

A real challenge from a qualified may further urge the POTUS to not run and open the door further to Hillary. She would run the primary hands down.

For the general, a combo of Clinton-Feingold may be really good.

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Obama has got to step down, he's got to do it.

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I don't believe Obama is going to run again.  He always looks like he hates the job. I will never support another Democrat man again for POTUS.  I think Hillary is going to run and the last damn thing the Democrats need is another stone cold Liberal. 
I still think Hillary is going to run again.

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