The National Journal has picked the Wisconsin 2016 US Senate race as one of seven nationally to watch. They also said some Democrats might prefer a different candidate to take on Ron Johnson:
Wisconsin: If Russ Feingold runs, will he welcome the financial support of outside groups, including the DSCC?
During his time in the Senate, Feingold was the Democrats’ leading campaign finance scold—and he lived up to his principles in practice. He refused any outside spending from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in his unsuccessful 2010 campaign, and from any other outside super PACs. But a lot has changed in the past four years, and without the assistance of outside groups, Feingold would be badly outspent. Sen. Ron Johnson, who self-financed his way to a comfortable victory to win the seat, has the resources to do so again in two years.
Feingold has been coy about his future plans, but Democrats expect him to consider a comeback against Johnson. Feingold is a favorite of progressives, and his candidacy would be a reliable way to energize the grassroots base. But some Democrats would prefer a more-moderate nominee with a better relationship with party leaders, such as Rep. Ron Kind.
By the way, the most interesting race to watch is the Nevada senate race where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is vulnerable.
