Tell me what you appreciate about Russ Feingold

[undeterred]

I'm going to tell him that we raised $3800+ for his PAC and I'm going to write him a really nice letter thanking him for all that he's done- ideas welcome! I don't want to forget anything.

[marmar]

1. That he speaks what he feels....

and not what he feels like he should say.

[Bluebear]

2. Bravely supported equal rights for gay Amercians

re: civil unions/marriage, when almost every other Democratic Senator is afraid to take a stand, or as Sen. Feinstein said about the issue "too much, too soon".

[im10ashus]

9. Amen, Bluebear!

He speaks his mind and he understands we aren't fully represented.

:hug:

[undeterred]

12. We're about to have a nasty fight in Wisconsin

about an amendment to our state Constitution which will make it even harder for gay couples to have rights. We all know how this was used in 2004 to swing voters.

Yesiree, thats what Constitutions are for, making sure people who have no rights never get them. :sarcasm:

[hippiechick]

3. That he stays true to his Wisconsin progressive roots ...

.. and stands up for the little guy, for common sense, for this country's founding principles.


:applause:

[dogday]

4. Here are a few things that impress me

*Voted against the Patriot Act to protect our civil liberties
*Returns his pay raise to the Treasury every year
*Votes against unfair trade agreements (NAFTA, GATT, etc...)
*Demands the citizens of the US have the same quality healthcare as he does
*Has held open listening sessions in every county in Wisconsin for 12 years
*He has a broad appeal and has received many votes from both parties
*He has one of the best environmental records in the Senate
*Strong commitment to our Veterans with a record to prove it
*Works to cut wasteful spending and has received many endorsements to show it
*He supports a woman's right to choose
*He demands fairness in campaigning and fights to block 'corporate bribes'
*He has consistently worked to end the death penalty
*Works to helps Police Departments and was honored by the Nation Association of Police Organizations as the Senator of the year.
*He opposed No Child Left Behind
*Worked with students to increase Pell Grants
*Voted against the Iraq War Resolution and in favor of funding to support our troops.
*Supports Same-Sex Marriage

[0007]

5. A leader in bringing home the truth about the president when

very few are willing to take a chance politically.

[iamjoy]

6. He's Cute

not a hottie, a little on the skinny side, but cute.

Oh yeah, and his courage to swim against the tide. But everyone is saying that.

He's cute.

[undeterred]

14. He's a swimmer- did you know that?

Swims at a health club regularly in the Madison area, I hear.

[iamjoy]

16. Can I Watch?

Wouldn't be quite the same as seeing John Edwards in jogging shorts...

:P

[rodeodance]

7. his capacity for intelectual reasoning.

[flpoljunkie]

8. Feingold seems very grounded, speaks forcefully and plainly. Enjoy

watching him question witnesses on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees. He is polite, but takes no prisoners.

I also admire his standing up and voting for what he thinks is right. He has the courage of his convictions. We need more like him in the Democratic party.

[stray cat]

10. He represents the common man and no one else

[undeterred]

11. He makes me respect the law profession

and there aren't many lawyers who do that any more!

[Loge23]

13. He has the courage to speak the truth (eom)

[madrchsod]

15. as we say in the mens room

he`s got a set this big...yup he`s the man!

[Jack Rabbit]

17. Senator Feingold defends civil liberties when no one else in Congress will

He has the proud distinction of being the only vote in the Senate against the Patriot Act in 2001.

Although the Bush regime clearly should be removed from office as soon as possible, Feingold is the member of the Senate to introduce a resolution of censure. Few others are even willing to discuss the criminal and moral wrongdoing of the junta.

[undeterred]

18. kicking for Feingold!