Received this e-mail today from Democracy For America in support of Russ Feingold’s (D. WI) U.S. Senate campaign:
Building a political revolution is about more than just the presidency -- and there are few progressive goals more important right now than taking back the Senate in 2016.
That's why I'm thrilled to see that Bernie Sanders is supporting former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold in his fight to take his seat back in November.
Here's what Bernie said about Russ in an email to supporters this morning:
"Let me tell you a little about what made Russ so effective when he was in the Senate. Russ was the sole vote in the Senate against the USA Patriot Act in 2001. He opposed the war in Iraq, he fought disastrous trade deals and worked to reform our health care system. Russ was also an author of the McCain-Feingold Act to reform our corrupt campaign finance system.
Russ has already faced a huge influx of big money trying to keep him out of the Senate. In fact, the Koch brothers had their ads from a $2 million campaign against Russ taken off the air by TV stations when they were noted to be 'false, misleading, and deceptive.'
That won't be the last time the Koch brothers try to take out Russ. We need to make sure that Russ can fight back and win."
We need Russ in the Senate if we are going to pass the kinds of bold progressive policies that Bernie's campaign -- and our movement -- have championed. Can you chip in $3 or more right now to support Russ Feingold's campaign, and to fund Bernie and DFA's efforts to help him win?
As a native Wisconsinite, I've admired Russ Feingold for as long as I can remember. When he was in the Senate, Russ dedicated his career to achieving progressive goals like getting money out of politics and fighting back against bad trade deals. There's no one the Koch Brothers would hate to see return to Washington more than Russ.
Our current Senator Ron Johnson, on the other hand, has been a Koch brothers lackey from day one of his first term. He votes for their agenda every single time -- even when it puts him at odds with the people he was sent to Washington to represent.
Winning Russ's seat back from Republicans could be key to giving Democrats control of the Senate in November. And the Democratic Party desperately needs more true Bernie-style progressives like Russ Feingold.
Will you chip in $3 or more right now to give Russ the resources he needs to run a winning campaign -- and to help Bernie and DFA do everything we can to put him over the top?
Thanks for being a part of this political revolution. Together, we're going to build serious power for progressives in November!
- Karli
Karli Wallace Thompson, Campaign Manager
Democracy for America
Click here to donate to Feingold’s campaign.
By the way, Feingold is returning the love by helping raise money for the Wisconsin Democratic Party:
When I announced my campaign for Senate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin was right there from the start. I feel confident knowing that I have their hardworking team by my side.
We’re working together toward a win for this November election and beyond. This election season, the eyes of the nation are on a few battleground states -- and Wisconsin is one of them. It’s so important that we bolster our Democratic Party and ensure they have the resources they need to take the Walker machine head-on and help Democrats up and down the ballot.
Will you stand with me in supporting the Wisconsin Democratic Party with a contribution of $5?
Since 2010, the Koch brothers have spent $44 million trying to buy elections in Wisconsin. They helped my opponent, Senator Ron Johnson, and then they turned around and pushed passage of discriminatory voter ID laws through the legislature aimed at making it harder for young people, people of color, and others targeted by these restrictions to have their voices heard at the ballot box.
The bad news? The Koch brothers aren’t letting up any time soon. The good news? You can make a difference today by contributing $5 to support the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Every contribution helps us build the foundation of a stronger, more unified party. Thanks for standing with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Russ Feingold
Click here to help Democrats win more local elections in Wisconsin.