Former Sen. Proxmire of Wisc. Dies

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[EveningStar]

He was a headline hunter. Period.

[meandog]

Back when Proxmire was a Democrat, so was I. They were a different party back then. If they want to know how to get their mojo back, they should look at Proxmire's example and follow it.

Yup, despite the few rabid extremists on this thread spewing hatred and crowing over his death, Bill Proxmire was a great statesmen. A loyal American who was a great friend of deceased S.C. Sen. Strom Thurmond (both exercise and fitness freaks)... he was a balanced-budget deficit hawk and handed out Fleeces to those who scam...I miss him. Rest in Peace, well done good and faithful servant!

[denydenydeny]

I can only think of Edith Bunker talking about "Senatah Proxmyah. Proxmyah, Proxmyah, Proxmyah!"

[dfwgator]

I wonder if they bothered to read this excerpt from the article:

"He opposed abortion, school busing and was rated by the National Taxpayers Union consistently as the toughest foe of government waste. He was a staunch advocate for a balanced budget."

[FreeReign]

John McCain is not fit to shine Proxmire's shoes.

Both were very similar with respect to Campaign Finance Reform. Maybe that's why they were both called mavericks.

[FreeReign]

He was a headline hunter. Period

He was a big government guy who wanted to see big government run efficiently.