Russ Feingold

Democrat Russ Feingold is seeking his fourth term in the Senate. He worked at private law firms before winning election to the state Senate, where he served from 1983-93.

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Former Sen. Russ Feingold Launches 'Progressive Movement'

By Tom Diemer

Former Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold, regarded as liberal but independent during his three terms in the Senate, says he is starting a "progressive" movement to support like-minded candidates and fight ...

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Russ Feingold to Teach at Marquette Law School

By Christopher Weber

Russ Feingold will become the latest ex-senator to go on to teach law, after Marquette University announced Wednesday the Wisconsin Democrat would join its faculty in the spring. Feingold, who lost ...

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Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Tax-Cut Package, 81-19

By Alex Wagner

By a vote of 81 to 19, the Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the tax-cut compromise struck between President Obama and senior members of the Republican Party. Despite protestations of many ...

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Liberal Primary Challenge to Obama in 2012? Feingold, Dean Say 'Not Me'

By Jill Lawrence

The midterm rout of Democrats immediately sparked debate over whether President Obama will face a primary challenge in 2012. Republican pollster Bill McInturff tried to fuel that speculation Thursday, ...

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Self-Financed Candidates Spent Millions, but Most Fared Poorly

By Tom Diemer

How's this for a top-10 list, Dave: The top 10 congressional candidates who spent millions of dollars of their own money on campaigns and still lost on Tuesday? Well, all right, two on the ...

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