Keep a lookout for Sen. Russ Feingold , the second half of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance duo, who just won a third term from Wisconsin voters. He's on a nationwide mission to test out his progressive message that's liberal on some issues, like universal healthcare, and conservative on others, like the deficit. Fans think he can bridge the blue-state-red-state divide, making him not just a voice for a changing Democratic Party but a possible '08 presidential candidate.
Another ace up Feingold's sleeve was his opposition to the PATRIOT Act--the only person in the senate to vote against it. No flipflopping here, folks.
Obviously, I want to hear more about Feingold's positions (especially on Foreign Policy), but at the moment I'm cautiously optimistic. I think he could be an excellent candidate who can meld progressive and centrist positions to the betterment of all America.
Posted by Ashwin
ReplyDeleteI have real positive feelings about Feingold, especially since he seems to be conservative and liberal on the right issues. For example, I love his social platform (like as you mentioned, reforming healthcare), but I think his opposition to the Patriot Act will really attract some Libertarians, which is a group I believe the Democrats need to win over in order to be successful. With a liberal social policy, Feingold seems to be the first step.