Walker / Feingold Media Double Standard
Besides inching the advisory system closer to HIGH, this story also made me laugh.
Now, it is only natural for Feingold to answer questions about his presidential aspirations. A reporter would also have to be a complete idiot not to post the question. Even though the event was a part of Feingold's official duties, politics is always in play (Especially with Russ).The first questioner lauded Feingold, got on one knee, and then prayed that the senator become president. Feingold, clearly embarrassed, gently told the man, "Oh, don't do that."
Tina Mullen, 40, said she had two questions. "Are you running for president," she asked. Feingold quickly replied: "What's the other question?"
Mullen asked if a woman or minority could be elected president. Feingold agreed that such a groundbreaking event might occur and said that America is poised for dramatic change.In an interview, he fielded inevitable questions about his presidential prospects and stuck with his stock answer that he'll review his options after the mid-term elections in November. He said he wasn't using the censure issue to boost his presidential prospects.
"Let's face it, did I vote against the USA Patriot act so that I could run for president? Did I vote to hear the evidence in the (Bill) Clinton (impeachment) trial so that I could run for president? I'm a Wisconsin independent. I call them as I see them. I do what I think is right. If that means people want me to be a senator, great. If they don't, fine. If it means that I might run for president, we'll see. But I don't make my decisions based on that kind of thing."
However, remember all the hubbub over Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker's fielding of a question about his gubernatorial race during the 'infamous' Harley ride last year? Besides outrage over the tourism promotion angle, Democrats and their allies in the media were aghast that Walker would answer a question about his run for governor. They argued it was improper that he answer campaign questions while he was doing his official duties.
No double standard here.
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Actually, people were critical of Walker not because of a single question but because he took a taxpayewr funded campaign tour across the state.
Russ calls 'em as he sees 'em and understands that voters are going to judge him based on what he does.
Where's the comparison?
There is no comparison between a private college drop-out (Walker) and a Phi Beta Kappa Rhodes Scholar educated at the state's top university (Feingold). Your comparison is laughable at best.
Actually, Fraley, you are right on the mark.
Feingold's tour around the state to 72 counties isn't about campaigning? ANY politician who does it is inherently campaigning.
Big difference...Scott Walker represents Milwaukee County and was passing out freebies to the press(isn't this a violation of something?) and Russ is continuing his long standing practice of holding listening sessions in every 72 counties. Russ is a statewide elected official listening to his constituents. Given the dire fiscal straits of Milwaukee County I think he ought to stay home and tend to business. And lest you want to blame Milwaukee's fiscal mess on the previous administration..forget it. Scott was elected to straighten that county out and he has failed miserably. Why would statewide voters put their faith in him?
Yes, there is clearly no difference at all. It's blatantly obvious that Feingold wasn't trying to brush off these questions or discourage more people from asking them.
(Lest anyone misunderstand me, this was sarcasm.)
The comparison is a lie. Walker was spending tax payers' dollars; Feingold wasn't. Duh.
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