Posted on 09/03/2010 1:48:52 AM PDT by bjorn14
WEST ALLIS, Wis. Senator Russ Feingold says he should not be considered the front-runner in his bid for a fourth term. If that self-appraisal is true, Democrats face a greater risk of losing their majority in the Senate than they believed when summer began.
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Dinesh Ramde/Associated Press Ron Johnson Frankly, I love being the underdog, Mr. Feingold said. Let me have it.
As the senator talks to voters across Wisconsin, that description is perhaps an exaggeration for an incumbent with a national reputation, but it has become a central part of his pitch. He is not eager to concede that control of the Senate could hinge on his seat though it very well could but he hopes the warning cry will prompt his loyal Democratic followers to rally to his side in a challenging election year.
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Wish we had “the one” standing for election this November.
I love the Slimes’ optimism when you go to the interactive map.
They have Alaska, Arkansas and Louisiana as just “leaning Republican” and Missouri as a tossup along with Wisconsin. They also have Washington and California as leaning Democrat, when it’s a two-point race in either state.
Poor liberal kool-aid drinkers are going to be in for a shock come November 2.
There. Fixed it.
Shhhhh!!! It's best that they remain in fantasyland!
Don't worry, Russ. You're gonna get it, all right.
For the RATS there is always plan "b".
McCains buddy.
Well: McCain will win so don’t place too much trust in Republicans.
Senator Russ Feingold says he should not be considered the front-runner
Awww Russ.
IMHO you should always be 'the front-runner'...
Running in front of a pack of feral dogs that see you as dinner!
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