Despite fully flopping on his principles after he was fired by the people of Wisconsin, Senator Russ Feingold was consistent in one respect during his two decades in Washington: growing government.
From sponsoring the "genesis" of the EPA’s WOTUS rule to voting for the largest tax increase in U.S. history, Senator Feingold championed burdensome regulations and higher taxes during his many years in the United States Senate.
While Senator Feingold stands on the wrong side of Wisconsin families and workers, Ron Johnson – the citizen legislator, was just recognized for his efforts on their behalf.
Last week, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin endorsed Ron Johnson over Senator Feingold for fighting to get Washington out of the way of economic growth:
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin formally endorsed Ron Johnson on Friday, citing his record of fighting against Washington overreach and burdensome regulations to help the private sector create good jobs for Wisconsin families…Ron Johnson has fought to grow the economy – not government – by working to control government spending and pushing for policies to get Washington out of the way. This includes fighting for fewer burdensome regulations that make it more expensive to create jobs, pushing for pro-growth tax reform, and encouraging the use of our God-given resources to keep energy prices low.
What a contrast to Senator Russ Feingold, who in eighteen years fought for only one job: his own.
BACKGROUND:
In 1993, Feingold Voted For The Clinton Budget Which Increased Taxes $241 Billion
In 1993, Feingold Voted For The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Which Raised Taxes By $241 Billion. (H.R. 2264, CQ Vote #190: Passed 50-49: R 0-43; D 49-6, 6/25/93, Feingold Voted Yea; H.R. 2264, CQ Vote #247: Adopted 51-50: R 0-44; D 50-6, 8/6/93, Feingold Voted Yea)
The Budget Bill Included “The Largest Tax Increase In U.S. History.” “On August 10, 1993, Pres. Clinton signed into law the largest tax increase in U.S. history… The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA93) is constructed to collect $241,000,000,000 in new taxes on personal income, corporations, and gasoline over the next five years.” (Alvin Rabushka, “10 Myths About Higher Taxes,” USA Today (Magazine), 5/94)
Feingold Had A 25% Career Rating From The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce
Feingold Had A 25% Career Rating From The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce. (U.S. Chamber Website, www.uschamber.com, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received An 8% Rating From The National Association Of Manufacturers
Feingold Received An 8% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 111th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received An 8% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 110th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received An 11% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 109th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received A 13% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 108th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received A 13% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 107th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received A 14% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 106th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)
Feingold Received A 15% From The National Association Of Manufacturers For The 105th Congress. (NAM Website, www.nam.org, Accessed 6/26/15)