Feingold would be a good choice for VP [View All]

[WI_DEM]

Why?
1) Feingold represents a key swing state (Wisconsin) in a crucial region of the country in a state where the latest poll gives Bush a six-point lead and earlier polls show a very close race between Bush and Kerry.

2) Kerry's biggest problem going into the general election is with left leaning Independents and democrats who may flirt with voting for Ralph Nader or the candidate of the Green Party. Feingold is very strong with these progressive voters because of his principled stand on the Patriot Act and in opposing the war in Iraq. At the same time, Feingold isn't the type of candidate who will scare away more conservative voters either.

3) Yes, Feingold is up for re-election this year, but if Kerry made an early choice there is more than enough time for us to field a strong candidate in the general election for his senate seat as Wisconsin has many fine Democrats including Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton or Rep. Tammy Baldwin.