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Russ Feingold

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U.S. Senator

The Resume

    (March 2, 1953- )
    Born in Janesville, Wisconsin
    Democratic Senator from Wisconsin (January 3, 1993-January 3, 2011)

Why he might be annoying:

    Moronic right-wingers with no sense of comedy often say, 'Feingold is not fine gold.'
    There were at least five websites trying to 'draft' him for president (2005).
    He is the ultimate dark horse candidate for President, being Jewish and twice divorced.
    Despite supporting campaign reform, his 12% victory in the 2004 Senate election was assisted by a lot of soft money.
    He was tied with Barbara Boxer (according to Americans For Democratic Action) as the most progressive senator.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a Rhodes Scholar.
    He co-sponsored the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act with John McCain (2002).
    Despite being a Democrat, he voted against dismissing the impeachment case of Bill Clinton.
    He voted against giving China preferred trade status.
    He voted for the confirmation of Attorney General John Ashcroft despite partisan attempts to get rid of him.
    Many of the counties that supported his re-election also supported George W. Bush's re-election, showing an ability to draw people from across the aisle.
    As a Senator, he held over 850 'listening sessions' where his constituents can ask questions to him directly.
    He is one of the least wealthy Senators with a net worth of $150,000.
    He has returned over $50,000 of pay raises to the U.S. Treasury.
    He was an advocate of fiscal responsibility and known as one of the top budget hawks in Congress.
    He was the only senator to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act. Many at the time felt his career was over because of his vote, but it turned out to be one of his greatest decisions.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 25 Votes: 16.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 90 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 54 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 37 Votes: 64.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 131 Votes: 51.91% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 776 Votes: 45.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 552 Votes: 50.18% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 228 Votes: 43.42% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 819 Votes: 50.92% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 376 Votes: 58.78% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 261 Votes: 59.77% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 564 Votes: 45.57% Annoying