Russ Fiengold

In support of Senator Russ Feingold By Zachary Marks 28 September 2010 Senator Russ Feingold stands up for Wisconsin as an effective bipartisan legislator. Senator Feingold, a Democrat, deserves our vote because his fiercely independent voice continues to defy the status quo. While serving America for over 28 years, Mr. Feingold has tirelessly advocated fiscal responsibility by shining a Spotlight on Spending. Mr. Feingold, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and legendary Wisconsin senator, introduced the Control Spending Now Act, which contains over forty proposals to help reduce the deficit. Feingold hopes to slash future wasteful spending by ending the Wall Street Bailout and the $1.8 billion IRS slush fund. The Wisconsin State Journal argues that Feingold has distinguished himself nationally by working hard to impose fiscal controls. His record of reform opposes unauthorized earmarks and blocks Congressional back-door pay raises. Since 1993, Feingold has targeted wasteful spending by returning to the Treasury $3.2 million from his office budget and over $70,000 in salary. The Monroe Times argues that Feingold takes seriously his duty of being a responsible steward of your tax dollars. Fiscal responsibility is the basic duty of the federal government, and Feingold continues to institute reforms that crack down on the status quo in Washington. Feingold is respected nationally for leading the bipartisan fight for campaign finance reform. His efforts have made it a federal crime to accept or donate soft money contributions. For his tireless efforts reforming campaign financing, Senator Feingold received a JFK Profile in Courage award and the first Excellence in Public Policy Award from the Committee for Economic Development. The Wausau Daily Herald contends that Feingold demonstrates a willingness to buck the political party line. As the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act, Feingold demonstrated maverick tendencies that, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, are popular in a state that often rewards independent thinkers. In 2002, Feingold

was one of 28 senators to vote against the Iraqi invasion, and in 2005 Feingold became the first Senator to call for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Dr. John Bendler claims that Feingold is independent and willing to do the less popular things for the right reasons. His maverick nature can be trusted to not be swayed by those with agendas which corrupt good government. Feingold, an ardent supporter of open government, regularly holds open meetings in each of Wisconsins 72 counties. These listening sessions are a town hall-style form of direct participatory democracy that is desperately lacking in the United States. According to the Wausau Daily Herald Feingold gets what open government is all about. Feingold, a tenacious politician, seeks his fourth Senate term in a state President Obama carried by 14 points. Please vote for Senator Russ Feingold. His strong leadership qualities have been spectacular for Wisconsin. Feingold is a down to earth politician that will continue to help meet the challenge of creating new jobs and enhancing Wisconsins economy. Senator Russ Feingold stands up for Wisconsin by continuing to be an independent voice that, according to the Washington Post, bucks convention all the way to the White House.