Recent Senate Votes

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act -Vote Passed (71-25, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to open parts of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and natural gas exploration. Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES. Sen. Russ Feingold voted NO. Cloture Motion; Estate Tax/Minimum Wage bill - Vote Rejected (56-42, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this motion to move to a final vote on this bill that would extend estate tax relief and raise the minimum wage. Sen. Herbert Kohl voted NO. Sen. Russ Feingold voted NO. Pension Protection Act - Vote Passed (93-5, 2 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this pension reform bill that is intended to help employer-funded pension plans remain solvent. Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES. Sen. Russ Feingold voted NO. Now, the reason I am posting this information is to highlight just how much Russ Feingold hates the American people. The idea of that smarmy little... well.. the idea of him ever becoming president of these United States just makes my stomach turn. One of these days, I really do hope he falls off his ego and breaks something. Yes, I know, not terribly Christian of me, and I'll ask for forgiveness for my negativity. But for the moment.... Don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of Herb (the potted plant) Kohl either, but he's a tad more tolerable than Feingold, who plays real well to his left of moonbat base. That same "base" that thinks the government is controlling the oil industry, but won't allow drilling, or building new refineries to give relief to the American people at the gas pumps. The same base who don't believe ANYONE should be able to pass their hard earned money to their heirs, but would rather "redistribute" that wealth to those who do nothing to earn it. This "so much smarter than you" base who would rather see one of their pets (increased minimum wage) go down in flames just to deny the few very rich families keep their own money. Should the taxpayers/consumers keep funding excessive pension plans as opposed to saving for their own retirement? Feingold thinks so. Isn't it time for the people of Wisconsin to stand up for themselves, and send both Kohl and Feingold a message?