Feingold impressive on Tim Russert

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Sunday June 25, 2006 · 8:48 AM PDT

2006/06/25 · 08:48

This interview on Meet the Press this morning is the most impressive I've seen Feingold yet. But as of right now, I'm still a Warner fan.

Warner can help down ballot Dems win in tough swing districts across the country. He can make our 50-state strategy a working reality. In Texas, we are starting to turn the tables on DeLay's gerrymandered districts, but it would be helpful if we had a centrist party leader who could help us in tough swing districts. A bunch of my moderate friends are sick of the Republican status quo, and we must find a way to bring these open-minded individuals over to our side.

Because Warner has a big tent philosophy, Warner will move the overall political center to the left. He will make progressive appointments to every department in the federal government. He will appoint progressive justices to the Supreme Court.

But if Feingold wins the nomination, then I'll still work my ass off in 2008. I love Feingold. He's clear, concise and direct. Unlike Dean, Feingold doesn't scream or seem angry. Unlike Kerry, Feingold comes across as a regular guy. No doubt, Feingold would make a great president. Maybe the greatest since FDR. But since this is the reality-based community, we must ask ourselves if Feingold has a real shot at expanding the Dem tent.

I do believe that the most important thing in 2008 is victory. Warner can flip Virginia, and he might flip Tennessee and Arkansas. Thus, Warner's path to the White House seems easier than Feingold's. I don't enjoy making things harder than they have to be. Feingold would have to pray for the triple-bank shot of FL, OH and PA. He could do it...but it may be the toughest political battle in history. On the other hand, Warner will be more digestible for swing voters in red states. In politics, winning is everything. 2nd place gets nothing accomplished. I refuse to be a Dem martyr who would rather be right than win.

One thing that needs to stop: Comparing Warner with Lieberman. Lieberman attacks his fellow Dems. Warner supports his fellow Dems. Lieberman hails from a solid blue state. Warner hails from a red state, and will try to flip red states into the blue column in 2008.

Whether it's Feingold or Warner, I can't wait for 2008. We have to win back the White House. If we don't, our children will never forgive us.

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