I know that Senator Russ Feingold is a hero to many of us. He was the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act, and he has been a voice of strong opposition to the invasion and occupation in Iraq from the beginning. That’s why I was heartened to read this article from The Nation, where Feingold plainly expresses who he supported when he voted this past Tuesday:
Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, a progressive icon who briefly considered seeking the Democratic presidential nomination himself, said he voted in Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary for Barack Obama.
Asked directly about his choice, Feingold answered directly.
“I voted for Barack Obama,” said the senator, who indicated that he was “extremely likely” to cast his superdelegate vote at the Democratic National Convention for his colleague from Illinois.
Even if he doesn’t formally endorse Obama before the convention, voting for someone in their capacity as an American citizen is about as close as one can get. I’m happy to see Senator Feingold support the most progressive candidate in this election.
