Reply #7: Feingold is not universally loved.."progressive Wisconsin" is a myth [View All]

[wuushew]

Feingold's re-election in 1998 was a close call. Senator Mitch McConnell, the head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee and chief opponent of campaign finance reform, poured millions of dollars into anti-Feingold ads and so did many right-wing organizations from outside Wisconsin. Feingold remained true to his campaign principles by rejecting soft money even from national Democratic committees. Although heavily outspent, he eked out a 50% - 48% victory.


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At this point in Feingold's reelection contest, there are no current public polls. However, a February 2004 Badger Poll sponsored by two newspapers placed Feingold's statewide approval rating at 46% while 52% said they would reelect Feingold. Republicans claim to have a poll showing Feingold with only 41% approval. Either number shows that Feingold needs to solidify his standing in the state. While Feingold has $2.8 million in the bank, independent observers estimate that he will need to raise another $4 million by election day. Both Darrow and Michels have put $500,000 of their own money into their campaigns and have promised to spend whatever is necessary to win


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