Russell Feingold
Russell Feingold
Russell Dana "Russ" Feingoldis a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He is a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016, and previously served as a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1993 to January 3, 2011. From 1983 to 1993, Feingold was a Wisconsin State Senator representing the 27th District...
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This bill is fair and even-handed. It affects groups on both sides of the political spectrum, it is not aimed at any particular group or players in the election, it is aimed at getting rid of secrecy,
mood
The mood has really shifted. We are in a whole different period.
ask nominee prefer questions rather remain worse
It is not undignified to ask the nominee questions he would rather not answer, should he prefer to remain inscrutable, or worse yet, all things to all people.
disappear public
If you are confirmed, you will essentially disappear from public view,
appearance case dismiss fact
My view, as of this moment, is that to dismiss this case would in appearance and in fact improperly 'short circuit' this trial,
This is a confirmation proceeding, not a coronation.
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comes closer to the core meaning of high crimes and misdemeanors.
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It's an unusual step. It's a big step, but what the president did by consciously and intentionally violating the constitution and laws of this country with this illegal wiretapping has to be answered.