Yeeaaah! Feingold Registers Domain Names for 2008!!!!

[pstans]

With "rampant speculation" on whether Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) "will run for president in 2008, his Senate campaign made a few notable recent moves," the Wisconsin State Journal reports. "It registered the domain name for the Web site www.russfeingold08.com as well as the .org and .net versions. And, no, he's not facing re-election to the Senate that year."



I saw this on a blog (http://2008politicalperspective.blogspot.com/). It is great news and makes my day. Feingold is just what this country needs. This isn't a committment for a run for President, but it is a start and that is good enough for me!

[AlinPA]

1. We can win with Russ Feingold. I pray that he runs. n/t

[wallock]

3. I worked for Feingold

Check out this website: www.russforpresident.com - We were mentioned in that article about Russ registering websites.

[patricia92243]

2. I like him, but the last senator in the White House was JFK.

[latteromden]

4. If we'd stopped nominating senators before that, we'd never have had JFK.

Just sayin' we could miss a whole lot of good people in the White House if we concentrate more on where our nominee is coming from than his/her credentials. I agree it's hard to elect senators, but if we run the few really good ones - who knows?

[FreedomAngel82]

62. I recognize his name

Isn't he the only one who voted "no" on the Patriot Act?

[Hippo_Tron]

68. Damn straight

Gotta love a senator with balls.

[leyton]

26. The last senator to run for an open WH was JFK.

The one before that was Harding. Both were elected.

[iwantmycountryback]

56. I think that's bogus

Kerry came 1 state away from beating a war-time President. He was portrayed as "boring" and "not somebody you would have a beer with" by the media which hurt him more than being a senator. Feingold seems to have that "regular guy" thing to him and has very populist views. My #1 choice for the nomination.

[politicasista]

5. Sorry, too early for me.

[cobaindrain]

6. Feingold is a good guy, but he can't win

you're delusional if you think he can. I think he might be in the race to have a Kucinich type impact. on the national level he has no chance.

[wallock]

8. Sorry - many of us don't want to go to the center

just to get elected (Bayh). Feingold beat Kerry by ten points in Wisconsin and recieved 10 percent of the Republican vote. He is also a Rhodes Scholar and very well spoken. He related to the working class and nearly everyone in Wisconsin respects him. He works with republicans on things that matter like campaign finance and has a broad appeal throughout the country. He is no where near Kucinich - he is much more like a Howard Dean.

[cobaindrain]

13. first you get elected, then you set the agenda

not the other way around, you can't just force Russ Feingold down the throats of voters and expect him to win. if we couldn't pass off kerry as a moderate, we sure as hell won't be able to pass off feingold.

[w4rma]

14. Bayhmentum = Joementum. Remember how unpopular Joementum was? (nt)

[wallock]

19. Exactly

No one wants to pass him off as a moderate. Voters want a clear decision. Kerry confused too many people on his stances (not his fault, but either way it is true). People like Feingold because he related to the common guy. That's why he get's so many votes and why so many Republicans vote for him. He is like John McCain in the sense that people just truly believe him - Republican or Democrat.

[paineinthearse]

20. wallock

Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[stray cat]

41. He is also fiscally responsible

and more of a member of the Middle and working class than anyone in the senate.

He doesn't strike me as extremist - just responsible.

[AntiCoup2K4]

10. As a rule, I don't think any senator has a chance

...but that leaves your guy out as well (and thank God for that!)

[w4rma]

11. You need to do some research, cobaindrain. (nt)

[iwantmycountryback]

57. This is based on what?

As far as I can tell, nothing. His positives far outweigh his negatives, whatever they are. This is especially questionable from someone who seems to support Evan Bayh from president. A man who has shown many times that he will not support Democratic core principles and is also very dry and unexciting as a candidate. If Bayh was the Democratic nominee and McCain or Giuliani was the Republican, I'd really have to think about who I would vote for.

[Hippo_Tron]

64. Umm, yea, you're wrong

Dennis is a Congressman from a fairly liberal district in Ohio. Russ is a three term US Senator who won by 10 points in a state that Bush lost by only 12,000 votes.

Oh yea Bayh may be a conservative Democrat but half a million dollars worth of Republican smear ads can change that in a heartbeat. After the GOP is through with Bayh, he will be the best friend that the queers ever had in Washington.

[Clarkie1]

7. If this guy's a senator, forget it!

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wallock]

9. Nothing wrong with a Senator when

he can back up every one of his votes. Kerry couldn't - that was his problem. Feingold said no to the war, no to the Patriot Act and hasn't missed a vote in his last two terms. He is perhaps one of the most respected Senators in congress.

[politicasista]

12. So, why are you using your candidate to slam Kerry?

That's why the Dems will continue to lose the presidency and other elections. No unity. Too much time slamming former nominees. The repukes know how to stick together.

[wallock]

15. What are you talking about

There was always a problem with Kerry and the public not understanding his votes. Most dems knew that during the election. Nothing wrong with pointing out flaws in previous elections and finding a candidate that doesn't have them.

The worst thing you can do is pretend everything was perfect about Kerry and he didn't do anything wrong. If that is so, then we obviously don't have a chance.

[Mass]

28. My first thought was she was wrong

but obviously if your way to support Russ Feingold is to attack others (Democrats I mean), I guess I will follow Russ by other means.

By all means, we have enough to do to attack Republicans.

[wallock]

29. I wasn't attacking anyone

I don't attack other candidates, I am pointing out flaws some of them had. Kerry would have been an EXCELLENT president, perhaps one of the best, but there a problem with how the voters viewed him. Kerry has things Feingold doesn't too... I just think it is terrible to completely ignore what went wrong for previous candidates and how other candidates can fill those voids.

[Mass]

34. Sorry if I misunderstood you

but it comes out like that.

I disagree that Kerry could not explain his votes. The media made such a mess that it was difficult to explain after that. They will do the same thing for Feingold when time comes.

Dont take me wrong. I have a huge admiration for Feingold for his vote against the Patriot Act alone against all and his support for the abolition of the death penalty. Even if there was nothing else, those two positions would be enough for me.

[wallock]

36. Sorry

I guess we both mis-interpreted eachother - what I am saying is that Kerry had clear strong reasons for his votes, but a few mistakes in explaining them gave fuel for Republicans. The public WAS confused about Kerry, whether you like him or not. I hated it, but that's what happened.

[AntiCoup2K4]

16. Enough of the Kerry is the Messiah bullshit.

The man didn't defend his record. It's a fact.

[RetroLounge]

17. Yeah, they stick together in ruining the country

that's something to be admired... :eyes:

RL

[wallock]

21. lol! n/t

[paineinthearse]

18. http://www.russfeingold08.com/ & .org

"This domain name registered through pairNIC"

Registrant:
Feingold Senate Committee
PO Box 620062
Middleton, WI 53562
US

Added to my FAVORITES! Good luck, Russ.

[wallock]

22. This one I found is better:

www.feingoldforpresident08.com - now that says something!

[nickshepDEM]

23. How does he explain his social views to moderates,centrists, and indep?

[wallock]

24. Oh comon Nick

I have seen you all over posting about Feingold, lol

[nickshepDEM]

25. I like Feingold. Actually, I love his economic-populism.

Im just worried how his social views will play out.

[Mass]

30. How does he explain his gun control position

I am sure it will go nicely in the midwest, but how will it go in the NE and in CA??

Or his vote for Rice?

He is one of my preferred senators, with Boxer, Durbin, and my two Senators, but sometimes, some of his views irks me, while I fully recognize they probably are those of his constituants.

[derby378]

33. What IS his gun control position?

If he declines to try and resurrect the AWB, I just might support him.

[Mass]

35. Sure

but where do you live?

[derby378]

37. One of the states Dems need most - Texas (n/t)

[wallock]

38. He voted against renewing the AWB

He knew the bill was flawed and he voted against it. Obviously he doesn't want assault weapons on the streets, but you can't have a bill that doesn't work.

[pstans]

39. The thing with Feingold is he votes on principal

and that is what makes him a great candidate. You have to admit that Bu$h votes on principal and many Rethugs really like him because of that. You might remember Bu$h saying you might not agreee with me, but you know where I stand. Feingold is just like that, but he stands for true democratic values.

As for voting to confirm Rice, that was one of Feingold's vote based on principal. He always votes to confirm the nomination of the president if the candidate is qualified. He voted for Rice, he voted for Ashcroft (and then later strongly disagreed with Ashcroft's Patriot Act). He voted against Gonzalez for AG because he didn't think he was qualified.

Feingold votes for what he believes and can back it up through strong values and (unlike Kerry) he can explain it in words that the common American can understand and connect to. When he gets his name out more, more and more people will fall in love with him.

[Hippo_Tron]

66. Russ puts principal before party

That's what I think will win him the election.

[Hippo_Tron]

65. His social views aren't that much different from Kerry's

And Russ is a much more straightforward talker than Kerry.

[Leilani]

27. Russ Feingold is a good man!

If, Wes Clark enters the race, I will be supporting him.

But I just want to say, I could support Feingold, unlike many others running.

Why? Like Clark he is good, honest, says what he means, & has integrity.

I don't vote for position papers, I vote for the guy with character.
No more political pandering or political expediency for me.

[RevCheesehead]

61. I could support a Clark/Feingold ticket.

I could also support a Feingold/Clark ticket.

Russ is a good guy. He definately has character.

[RandomUser]

63. I feel the same way

There is the whole "senators can't win" thing...but I would prefer Feingold over Kerry or Edwards.

If Clark doesn't run again, I'll have to give Feingold a serious look. They're both progressives who mean what they say.

[nickshepDEM]

31. Feingold/Salazar?

Feingold could lock up Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michgan without much effort. Salazar could help push us over the top in Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. If they are able to hold the rest of the Kerry states they could pull it off.

[Mass]

32. Salazar??

Why do we need somebody like that on the ticket.

[pstans]

40. Feingold would lock up Iowa

He would win neighboring Iowa too. Iowa went Red after going for Gore in 2000.

[wallock]

42. Russ Feingold for President

Hi everyone - You may have heard of my site: RussForPresident.com. It has made national news recently, especially with Feingold registering domains such as www.feingoldforpresident08.com. We are looking for people to help run and manage certain aspects of the site. It is growing like crazy and can use all the help possible, plus, it would look great on a resume should you ever apply for any political job. Here is the link to the positions we have open: Russ Jobs.

The site is non-profit and we are working to form a PAC. Thanks everyone! Let's get a real progressive and a real democrat to take back the White House!

Matt Wallock
Founder of RussForPresident.com

[politicasista]

43. Sorry, too early.

Too much Kerry bashing for me. :evilgrin:

[Lefta Dissenter]

44. Nice looking site

I'm pretty sure you'll need a disclaimer that you're not supported or endorsed by any campaign or candidate... at least that is my understanding from the campaign work I've done in the past...

I do have mixed feelings about Russ' run... only because I'm selfish enough that I don't want to lose him as my Senator... :( Can't he be my Senator and my President at the same time? Is there a law against that? :shrug:

[wallock]

45. There is a disclaimer at the bottom of the site n/t

[Lefta Dissenter]

47. oh, Duh

I was looking at the 'about us' page.

I wasn't trying to imply that you weren't being straightforward, by the way - it's just something that I tend to look for (I'm strange that way). I hope you get a good response to your site.

My son worked for Russ' Senate office for a year (works for Tammy now), and we've got friends who have worked for the campaign offices. You can't ask for a better learning experience than working for someone who teaches real ethics from the start! If only ALL of our Senators would start their staff off that way... I know, wishful thinking.

AND..... welcome to DU! :hi:

[wallock]

48. THANKS!

I enjoy it here! Great people, great conversation

[wallock]

46. Feingold is also well aware the site exists :)

I have heard from his campaign a few times

[Mass]

49. Nice site

Too early for me to support anybody, but Russ Feingold is certainly one of those I will follow.

[stray cat]

50. Thanks for your work and I agree with you on Russ for president!

He is a real progressive who has also proved he can work with moderate republicans to get the right things done.

[latteromden]

51. Weeell, I'll think about it - no, I'm just kidding!

I think it's quite obvious who I support in 2008 (maybe it's, I don't know, the big blue banner in my signature? ;)), and I'd just like to say great work!

[wallock]

52. THANKS!

[kentuck]

53. I like Feingold but I agree that it is too early...

Let's try to win back the people's House, first...

[patricia92243]

54. Is he Jewish?

[pstans]

55. Yes

[Hippo_Tron]

67. Yes, but here's why it doesn't matter

This may have mattered as little as 15 years ago, but the fact is that the GOP has effectively sweeped up 99% of the bigot constituency in the past few years. Anybody who wouldn't vote for a Jew wouldn't be voting for a Democrat anyway.

[American Tragedy]

69. Yes, but I'm pretty sure we've lost the virulent anti-Semitic vote anyway.

[humanriteswritlarge]

58. I am glad Feingold is in Wisconsin

I could never support him becauseI will never forgive him for being the deciding vote to confirm Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court.

[jefferson_dem]

59. Now there's someone i can get behind...BIG TIME! Feingold rocks!

[RevCheesehead]

60. This is indeed the best news I have heard all day.

In fact, it's probably the best news since.... when?

Go, Russ! :bounce: