Despite both of these Senators’ claims that they want to get money out of politics, tomorrow, Senator Feingold will join Senator Elizabeth Warren for a campaign fundraiser. Yes, you read that correct.
Senator Warren doesn’t seem to be concerned about Senator Feingold’s campaign finance scandal, even though she was the first person Progressives United PAC endorsed. (Amanda Terkel, “Elizabeth Warren Endorsed By Russ Feingold,” The Huffington Post, 9/27/11)
A deeper look into Senator Feingold and Warren demonstrates all that they have in common…
FEINGOLD FLASHBACK:
Warren And Feingold Both Took A Majority Of Their Contributions From Out-Of-State
Feingold Previously Promised That A Majority Of His Campaign Contributions Would Be From Wisconsin Citizens
Feingold Previously Introduced Legislation That Would Require Campaigns To Raise A Majority Of Their Funds In-State. “Feingold kept that pledge for three successive reelection bids, and in 1997, he introduced a bill specifying that ‘at least 50 percent of the total amount of contributions accepted by the candidate and the candidate’s authorized committees are from individuals who are legal residents of the candidate’s state.’” (Andrea Drusch, “Feingold’s Early Fundraising Breaks Longtime Campaign-Finance Pledge,” National Journal, 8/13/15)
As Of August 2015, The Majority Of Feingold’s Campaign Donations Were From Outside Wisconsin
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In August 2015, National Journal Reported That More Than 56 Percent Of Feingold’s Campaign Contributions Were From Outside Wisconsin. “According to a National Journal analysis of Feingold’s Federal Election Commission report and data provided by Feingold’s campaign, just over 43 percent of Feingold’s money came from Wisconsin donors. That’s not unusual in increasingly expensive Senate races. But it does fall short of Feingold’s long-held pledge to always raise a majority of his funds from Wisconsinites. ” (Andrea Drusch, “Feingold’s Early Fundraising Breaks Longtime Campaign-Finance Pledge,” National Journal, 8/13/15)
- The Fact That A Majority Of His Donations Are From Out Of State Is A Reversal Of Feingold’s “Iconic” Campaign Finance Pledge. “While many major Senate campaigns would brag about that ratio, it’s a reversal from the iconic in-state fundraising pledge that Feingold painted on his garage in a 1992 campaign ad. Feingold’s opponents, who have organized their campaign around the idea that the former senator’s populist rhetoric doesn’t match up with his actions as a longtime politician, say it’s an example of a changed Feingold—though he still could correct the ratio in the year-plus before the election.” (Andrea Drusch, “Feingold’s Early Fundraising Breaks Longtime Campaign-Finance Pledge,” National Journal, 8/13/15)
In 2012, Warren Received A Majority Of Contributions From Outside Of Massachusetts
- The Boston Globe: “Her National Appeal Within The Liberal Wing Of The Democratic Party Has Helped Her Raise Tremendous Amounts Of Cash Outside Of Massachusetts …” (Noah Bierman and Matt Carroll, “Warren Taps Deep Pockets Near And Far,” The Boston Globe, 7/16/12)
In The 2nd Quarter Of 2012, Warren Collected More Itemized Donations In New York And Los Angeles Than Any Other City, Including Boston. “While Massachusetts remained Warren’s overall top fund-raising source, she collected more itemized contributions in New York and Los Angeles than any other city, including Boston, between April and June.” (Noah Bierman and Matt Carroll, “Warren Taps Deep Pockets Near And Far,” The Boston Globe, 7/16/12)
- At Least 59% Of Warren’s Itemized Individual Donations Have Been From Donors Outside The State Of Massachusetts. (CQ MoneyLine, www.cqmoneyline.com, Accessed 6/19/12)
Feingold And Warren Are Both Paid Speakers Who Lack Real-World Experience
Feingold Has Earned Over $350,000 For Teaching And Lecturing At Colleges And Universities
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Since Leaving Office, Feingold Has Earned At Least $350,000 From Salaries And Honoraria From Colleges And Universities. (Russ Feingold, 2012 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 7/11/13; Russ Feingold, 2013 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 5/28/14; Russ Feingold, 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 4/17/15; Russ Feingold, 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 5/29/15)
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In The 2013 Winter And Spring Semesters, Feingold Was Paid A Salary Of $105,000 To Be A Visiting Professor At Stanford Law School, Teaching One Class In The Winter And Remaining In Residence During The Spring. (Russ Feingold, 2012 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 7/11/13, Stanford Law School Office Of Communications And Public Relations, 2/12/13)
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In The 2012 Winter Semester, Feingold Was A Paid A Salary Of $100,000 To Be The “Mimi And Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor” At The Stanford Haas Center. (Russ Feingold, 2012 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 7/11/13, Stanford Report, 10/3/11)
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During The 2015 Spring Semester, Feingold Was Paid A Salary Of $50,000 To Be A Visiting Professor At Stanford Law School, Teaching One Class. (Russ Feingold, 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 5/29/15, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/3/15, Stanford Law Review, Accessed 7/26/15)
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Feingold Was Paid A Salary Of $25,000 To Be A “Guest Lecturer” For One Semester At Lawrence University. (Russ Feingold, 2012 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 7/11/13, Lawrence University News, 7/10/12)
- Feingold Was Paid Over $70,000 In One-Time “Honoraria” By Various Colleges And Universities Between February 2012 And June 2013. (Russ Feingold, 2012 Public Financial Disclosure Form, Filed 7/11/13)
Warren Made More Than $350,000 A Year For Teaching At Harvard
In 2011, It Was Reported Warren Was Paid More Than $347,000 Annually For Her Work At Harvard Plus Royalties. “She was paid more than $347,000 annually for her work at Harvard, plus another $53,428 in royalties, according to a disclosure report filed in May 2009. Warned earned more than $116,000 as a legal consultant, and other $25,000 doing research for the Consumers Union, a nonprofit group in Yonkers, N.Y.” (Scott Wong and John Bresnahan, “Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Revises Pay From TARP Panel,” Politico, 9/23/11)