Russ Feingold is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Content referencing Russ Feingold
Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading
2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race
Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws
Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities
Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.
May 5th, 2025 by Larry Sandler
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say
They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro
Wisconsin native charged as co-conspirator for role in devising fake elector scheme.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes
Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid
Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Michels Blasts Media, Defends Donations
GOP candidate for governor has supported anti-LGBT, anti-abortion, anti-contraception groups.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
More Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson
Including one by Fox News. But still ‘very competitive race.'
Aug 30th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?
Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Kleefisch Running On Walker-Era Record
Walker, Vos, WMC all backing former Lt. Governor. Will it be enough to beat Michels?
Jul 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism
Nationally and in Wisconsin, the highest in more than four decades. Why?
May 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Look Out For Tim Michels
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor
Apr 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin
Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?
His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns
Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection
Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'
Jan 9th, 2022 by Laurel White
Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection
Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Clock Ticking on Ron Johnson’s Decision
Increase in his 'unfavorable' rating looms over decision whether to run for reelection.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
State Faces Voter Suppression Effort
Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Gasp, Sykes Recants on Rojo
Stop the presses! Charlie Sykes has changed his view of Senator Ron Johnson.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
New Law Firm Taking on Progressive Causes
Firm will counter Republican legal challenges surrounding voting rights, gerrymandering.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Sidney McCain Endorses Biden
Senator John McCain's daughter is WMSE promotions director, has lived here since 2017
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Michael Horne
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History
From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Pade To Run Against GOP Rep. Bryan Steil
Steil succeeded Paul Ryan in congressional seat held by Republicans for 25 years.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
True Colors Show In State Capitol
Scott Fitzgerald could learn from Russ Feingold on how America’s government should be run.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Who is Josh Pade?
On June 1, Pade became the 10th Democratic candidate for governor in 2018 primary.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
John McCain and Republican Values
He’s a patriot and man of character. Contrast this to Trump, Vukmir and Nicholson.
May 24th, 2018 by Spencer Black
About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.
May 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.
Dec 13th, 2017 by John Torinus
Democrats Must Change Strategy
Stop bashing Walker and start addressing issues like taxes.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Brandon Savage
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Interest Groups Pounding Feingold
Republican-leaning outside groups have almost 6 to 1 advantage in spending.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Rojo On The Rebound
Ron Johnson is fired up and rising in the polls. Can he beat Feingold?
Oct 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The New Charlie Sykes
He's confessing his errors and getting lots of publicity. Could there be a connection?
Sep 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Which Candidates Lie the Most?
Aggregating the Politifact ratings of candidates for president and U.S. Senate.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Anti-Trade Movement Will Hurt State
Wisconsin is a net exporter of products, yet Trump, Clinton, Feingold oppose global trade pacts.
Aug 10th, 2016 by John Torinus
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
The John Chisholm Road Show
He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."
Jul 27th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
Walker Sells Himself at GOP Convention
Uses convention to renew national profile, but Ryan a more likely choice for president in 2020.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Vote For Gridlock in November
Don’t like Trump or Clinton? Support Paul Ryan and GOP House, so they can play defense.
Jul 13th, 2016 by John Torinus
Will Wisconsin Matter in Presidential Race?
If not, that’s bad news not just for Trump but for Ron Johnson, too.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Journal Sentinel’s Bias Against Feingold
The coverage of Russ Feingold suggests they’ve truly become a Republican newspaper.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Media Used By Right Against Kloppenburg
Journal Sentinel attacks Kloppenburg on unproven issue raised by right-wing.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
9 Election Takeaways
Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar
In a building whose history goes back to 1890, it attracts a hybrid of gay and straight folks.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Chris Larson’s War Against Abele
State senator running for county executive blasts Abele with personal attacks, will divide Democrats.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Rotten Return on Federal Taxes Paid
New report shows we’re the fourth worst state in federal spending received. Walker’s policies don’t help.
Jul 1st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Why We Need Term Limits
Shirley Abrahamson has served 39 years. Fred Risser has served 60 years. Maybe that's too long.
Jun 25th, 2015 by John Torinus
Is Feingold the Hillary of Wisconsin Democrats?
For better or worse, the similarities between the two are many.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Why Russ Could Beat Rojo
As the polls suggest, Johnson hasn't really tried to connect with voters. That could be fatal.
May 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.
May 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Not Most Polarizing Pol
Polls show he is fourth most polarizing among state voters.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats
They voted for Walker yet support accepting federal Medicaid increase and raising minimum wage.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Mary Burke Spend Big?
Democrats hope she'll spend plenty of her personal wealth in the race against Scott Walker, but she's giving mixed signals.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Ald. Pérez’s Tiny, Former Jesuit Home
His tiny lot and 840 square-foot home make him a true man of the people. And not much of a gardener.
Aug 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Feingold’s Progressive Front
His Progressives United group gives more than $1 million to political candidates.
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Jim Sensenbrenner, Civil Libertarian?
Will Wisconsin’s congressman protect us from Obama’s NSA surveillance?
Jun 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Run Against Walker?
The list of possible candidates isn't long, as discussions at the state Democratic convention made clear.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Democrats in Disarray
The firing of its state spokesperson is just another sign the party has lost its way.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Race May Cost Millions
Roggensack's reelection effort will determine if Supreme Court retains a conservative majority. Millions could be spent on both sides.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Rise of MU Law School
How it became the state's leading pollster and a high profile place for public forums.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Stealth Conservatives
Bradley-funded think tank changes its polls and subsidizes Journal Sentinel’s right-wing columnist.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Fitzgerald’s Strangely Sleepy Campaign
Is Jeff Fitzgerald running for U.S. Senator or top lobbyist?
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Common Council Passes Vehicle Registration Fee
Senator Russ Feingold presented his upcoming legislation which focuses on encouraging innovation, growth in small business, creating jobs in green energy, linking business with education and capitalizing on research in the fresh water science. He received input into this legislation from local business leaders, Sheldon Lubar and Joseph Zilber, with the hope of finding solutions that can work nationally but also locally in southeast Wisconsin. The other item of note was the Common Council’s vote to override Mayor Tom Barrett‘s veto of the controversial $20 vehicle registration fee. The override needed ten votes and received eleven so the vehicle registration fee will be enacted. The vehicle registration fee will eliminate assessments, which have averaged $2500 per household, related to road reconstruction projects within the City of Milwaukee.
Sep 2nd, 2008 by Dave Reid
Senator Russ Feingold to Address Milwaukee Common Council
As part of the President's Speaker Series, Council President Willie Hines Jr has invited Senator Russ Feingold to address the Common Council on September 2nd. There is a reception before the meeting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 9:00 a.m. The meeting and reception are both open to the public.
Aug 30th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents of Janesville Flock to Milwaukee and Chicago
The title of this post is purely fiction at this point, but is what this writer believes should happen.
Jun 6th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Site Reveals D.C. Staffer Salaries
Millionaires Kohl, Sensenbrenner, others Generous with Taxpayer Money
Sep 19th, 2006 by Michael Horne
DA Hits Lord With Double Felony Charge
Art Dealer Acted as Middleman in Bud Selig’s $200,000 Matisse Purchase. River Hills Doctor Out $180,000
Sep 13th, 2005 by Michael Horne
McGee’s Folly
If you want to get a chuckle and a “no comment” out of a Milwaukee alderman these days, just tell him that Ald. Michael McGee, Jr. “certainly has a way with words.”
Feb 21st, 2005 by Michael Horne
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Drink for Free
One of the joys of electoral politics is that the polls eventually close on election day and then it is up to us to flock to the parties.
Sep 13th, 2004 by Michael Horne
