Feingold mending fences in Alabama

[Syrinx]

I don't think he needs to mend any fences. His piece on salon.com was right on the money, if you ask me. I like this guy.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Russell Feingold's fence-mending trip to Butler County has turned into a three-day, multi-city jaunt through Alabama by a potential Democratic candidate for president.

Feingold, a third-term senator from Wisconsin, will be in Greenville on March 28 as the guest of the mayor, who wants to acquaint the senator with the town's finer parts. Mayor Dexter McLendon believes Feingold missed those parts on his last golf outing, at least judging by an article he later wrote that offended people in the city.

While he's in the state, Feingold also has tacked on a couple of days to visit Montgomery and Birmingham, meet with residents and learn about the state's history.

It's an excursion by a high-profile Democrat, known nationally for his work on campaign finance reform, into a region where Democrats admit they've lost ground.

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http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/111122766243741.xml

[JDPriestly]

1. He should also go to Mobile.

It has such beautiful azaleas, which should be in bloom now or very soon. Seeing them in all their glory is worth the trip.

[Syrinx]

2. I wouldn't argue with that

Plus it doesn't stink like it used to when they had all those chemical plants down there.

[saltpoint]

3. I hope Senator Feingold is shown respect during his --

-- trip to Alabama by the local press. He's well qualified to lead the nation and is owed fair consideration by conservative, red-state voters.

[BamaGirl]

4. I wish he'd come to Dothan! n/t

[Syrinx]

6. Don't forget Tuscaloosa!

:hi:

[BamaLefty]

5. What Apology?

Why would he need to make an apology? It's not like he called Butler County residents rednecks or stupid hicks. He just said they vote by those stupid BS "moral values."

He spoke the damn truth, and needs to open his mouth on his return visit IMO.