The best thing is that the Dems will likely nominate Tammy Baldwin. Tammy is openly gay, and a member of the Democrat socialists. Her voting record puts her in the top 10 most radical Leftists in the House. Even Obama wants a “moderate” Democrat (Ron Kind) that would be more electable. No matter, with Feingold out, the Madison Leftist Dems will support Baldwin and she probably wins the Dem primary. Gays will push hard for her. She might win in MA or VT but she would have a hard time in WI.
Ya think she’d have trouble? From what I’ve seen, her “moderateness” has served her well among indies and RINOs at least. When I heard Rusty say he wasn’t interested in running I figured right away this was to “Make room for Tammy”.
The union bosses would back her to the tilt I don’t see a carpet-muncher from Madison appealing to the blue collar masses. Someone like Ron Kind would be much better for them.
If she’s the nominee then I would posit we don’t “need” Tommy Thompson should a younger and/or less “establishment” choice present itself.