Both Wisconsin Democrats (Kohl, Feingold) vote for Roberts.
Why?
Feingold is from CA...
"Both Wisconsin Democrats (Kohl, Feingold) vote for Roberts. Why?"
Catholic thing. I think it has alot to do with the catholic vote in Wisconsin. I must admit I am surprised since Feingold usually is on the loony left.
Sorry... Can't remember a darn thing today.
I think Kohl has an election year coming up (I am from Wisconsin and ashamed I don't know this) and Feingold had a close battle with a very conservative candidate back in 04. Also Bush barely lost this state.
It is very obvious Feingold and Kohl are trying to come across as moderates when they are among the biggest libs in the senate. Both of them voted against the partial birth abortion ban which resulted in a recall effort.
Feingold was at Harvard Law School with Roberts. Maybe they're pals ?
To give them credibility on opposing the next nominee.
If the Dems were united against Roberts, then they would be seen as being impossible to please no matter what.
Now, when the next one comes out, they can point to their Yea vote on Roberts. It gives them cover.
Why?
Wisconsin was within 100K votes of going for Bush in 2004.
Why?
Karl Rove put something in the cheese.
Interesting question.