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PhilG

(57 posts)
62. Russ Feingold ?
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:02 AM
Apr 8

I'm still embarrassed that we got rid of Russ for this guy. Decades ago during an early campaign event for Russ I suggested to one of Russ's staff that he should run for President. Staffer replied that Russ could never get elected President because he was divorced. (horrors!) Also, he's Jewish.

So, there you go...

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Perhaps the wisest thing Johnson has ever said. displacedvermoter Apr 7 #1
Yes, agree on both counts. senseandsensibility Apr 7 #3
Nice blabbing ROJO, but it's time to get rid of this deranged person in the WH. usaf-vet Apr 7 #56
He didn't drop a neutron bomb on Qm displacedvermoter Apr 7 #59
Agreed! usaf-vet Apr 8 #61
... orangecrush Apr 7 #2
That song was actually going through my head as I typed this senseandsensibility Apr 7 #5
... orangecrush Apr 7 #6
This is perfect on so many levels MadameButterfly Apr 7 #39
He's praying that his president is having a tantrum? Torchlight Apr 7 #4
Well,he and the rest of his party .. Cherrycheeks Apr 7 #7
They are beholden to their f'n donors vapor2 Apr 7 #52
it has so far quakerboy Apr 7 #53
Hoping and praying. Irish_Dem Apr 7 #8
Ron Johnson's legacy is tied to Trump's, so yeah, he's going to go down in history Baitball Blogger Apr 7 #9
Start? Johnny2X2X Apr 7 #10
and killing children malaise Apr 7 #14
We've been blowing up a lot of innocent civilians. sop Apr 7 #15
Fuck him. He is complicit. His voting record says so. RockRaven Apr 7 #11
Little late Ron. He started this shit by bombing little school girls. Ferrets are Cool Apr 7 #12
Muslim. and Female quakerboy Apr 7 #54
An enabler of trmp prays he doesn't do what he enabled him to do. spanone Apr 7 #13
....with a porcupine. lastlib Apr 7 #46
He can hope and pray in one hand GaYellowDawg Apr 7 #16
Pre - Thoughts and prayers Mblaze Apr 7 #17
This Ron... sheshe2 Apr 7 #18
Yup, TRAITORS, all. Joinfortmill Apr 7 #30
Ron Johnson is as much an embarrassment Figarosmom Apr 7 #19
FUCK YOU, YOU DAMNED TRAITOR!! YOU helped create this monster, niyad Apr 7 #20
I think stage left Apr 7 #22
Get off your knees and do your damn job, Senator! BadgerMom Apr 7 #21
But the only problem still is that he hasn't gotten up off his knees. calimary Apr 7 #35
Well do something Ron. You have 3 hours left. Botany Apr 7 #23
Someone told him to say that - he's too stupid to think rationally. NoMoreRepugs Apr 7 #24
He barely won re-election Delarage Apr 7 #25
Johnson voted to acquit Trump RetiredParatrooper Apr 7 #26
When you've lost Ron Johnson... thought crime Apr 7 #27
They thought they could control Trump like MadameButterfly Apr 7 #40
What is that old bromide? "God helps those who help themselves." Bluetus Apr 7 #28
It may be up to the Generals. Hope they do the right thing...because there will be a reckoning. Joinfortmill Apr 7 #29
The generals just got replaced MadameButterfly Apr 7 #41
Yes, which is not an encouraging situation, but we'll soon see which way the sword falls. Joinfortmill Apr 7 #44
Oh, for Stapp's sake ScratchCat Apr 7 #31
I don't know how Dems could have done that but MadameButterfly Apr 7 #42
oh ron, you cowardly bastard. you're name is going to be hitched to war crimes forever. nt Javaman Apr 7 #32
I've called every congresscritter who represents me and a few that don't, snot Apr 7 #33
🎶 "Wishin' And Hopin', and Hopin' And Wishin'" 🎶 ColoringFool Apr 7 #34
Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 7 #36
He needs to talk to Captain Kia and Pooty Putinite. BannonsLiver Apr 7 #37
When Ron Johnson, moron from Wisconsin Hassler Apr 7 #38
He sounds.... sheshe2 Apr 7 #43
Yup senseandsensibility Apr 7 #47
Get back to DC, pass Articles of Impeachment and send for immediate, overwhelming Vote to Convict pat_k Apr 7 #45
"blowing up civilian infrastructure" relogic Apr 7 #48
Ron Johnson is complicit Wild blueberry Apr 7 #49
PRAYERS ARE USELESS Skittles Apr 7 #50
My lawyer asked me to release this message. marble falls Apr 7 #51
Ol PEDO Fuck face Forgot Why Cha Apr 7 #55
Well, he OUGHT to be---- because I have been DAMNED SPOOKED for the past two days!!!! Jack Valentino Apr 7 #57
Okay, I'm really surprised ThoughtCriminal Apr 7 #58
Who gave the scum bags permission to dissent? Asking for a "friend" .... live love laugh Apr 8 #60
Russ Feingold ? PhilG Apr 8 #62
Divorced? senseandsensibility Apr 8 #64
Wouldn't have expected Ron Johnson to make a statement like that. Hey Fetterman! Are you paying attention? Fil1957 Apr 8 #63
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