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Race of the day: Russ Feingold vs. Ron Johnson for Senate (WI)
Few expected Russ Feingold to face much of a challenge in his run for a fourth Senate term, but he's currently trailing a Tea Party candidate in the polls
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Basic Info:Three-term incumbent senator from Wisc.; Age: 57CEO of packing materials company; Age: 55
Issues:
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Voted in favor of healthcare reform
Wants to extend Bush tax cuts only for middle class
Supports a legislative solution to reducing greenhouse emissions
Wants to see "Obamacare" repealed
Wants to extend Bush tax cuts for middle class and wealthy
Doesn't believe climate change is caused by human activity
Polling At:43%52%Campaign Chest:$3.1 million$1.6 millionKey Quote:"There appears to be a systematic, conscious attempt to dismantle this president.""I would like to ask Russ, 'Have you ever witnessed a partial-birth abortion?'"Petty Controversy:Ad touting stimulus job creation shows someone named Elizabeth M. Ackland being hired — apparently, no such person existsPlayed key role in bringing Charles Murray, author of "The Bell Curve," to speak at an Oshkosh educational eventWild card:This is Ron Johnson's first political campaignDueling Ads:"On our side": Feingold touts his opposition to TARP and his support for extending jobless benefits"57": Johnson argues that there are too many lawyers in the Senate and too few manufacturers
