Feingold v. Edwards by tgirsch

This caught my attention at TPM, but Russ Feingold (D-WI) seems to really have it in for John Edwards. Feingold attacks Edwards’ credibility here (via TPM Election Central), and it’s not the first time he’s done it.

This strikes me as odd, because on the surface, Edwards seems to be the most progressive of the three “viable” Democratic contenders, and Feingold is perhaps the most reliable progressive in the Senate. So why the bad blood here?

I like Feingold a lot, so his opinion carries a lot of weight with me. But his opinion of Edwards surprises me a little.

January 25th, 2008 in Politics

3 Comments

TimJanuary 25th, 2008

My sense is that it’s due to the fact that when Edwards had a Senate seat he didn’t seem that interested in the causes that drive his campaign today.

Volunteer Voters » Feingold Not Helping Edwards Gain Traction With ProgressivesJanuary 25th, 2008

[...] Lean Left is upset about the rift between John Edwards and the Senate’s progressive conscience: This strikes me as odd, because on the surface, Edwards seems to be the most progressive of the three “viable” Democratic contenders, and Feingold is perhaps the most reliable progressive in the Senate. So why the bad blood here? [...]

Southern BealeJanuary 26th, 2008

FYI, Edwards will be in Nashville and Chattanooga on Monday, Jan. 28…. Here are the details:

What: Special Event with John Edwards
When: Monday, January 28, 11:15 a.m.
Where: IBEW Local 175
3922 Volunteer Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee

What: Special Event with John Edwards
When: Monday, January 28, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Steelworkers Headquarters
3340 Perimeter Hill Drive
Nashville, Tennessee

http://www.johnedwards.com/chattanooga