Feingold sizes up presidential race

[Freddie Stubbs]

Senator would consider running only under right circumstances

By CRAIG GILBERT
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Posted: Feb. 3, 2005

Washington - Talking at length about his political plans and the future of his party, Sen. Russ Feingold said he would consider running for president in 2008 if there is enough encouragement and interest from Democrats and if he thinks he has a real shot at winning the nomination.

Feingold, who plans to step up his national travel and speaking, said his goal for now is to influence the direction of the party and help it rebound from its losses.

He can't gauge the odds of making a White House bid, he said.

"I'm trying to be one of God knows how many Democrats who are going to get out there and try to help turn this thing around," said Feingold, the third-term senator from Wisconsin who has sent a variety of signals that he would like to raise his national profile. He spent three days last week making appearances in Florida.

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[PDittie]

1. Do it, Russ

PLEASE run.

[Renew Deal]

2. I would support him.

He is on the top of my list with Warner and maybe Clark.

[janx]

3. I heard mention of this earlier today!

It would be great if Feingold ran for president!