In response to my column on Russ Feingold 2008, a reader writes:

A point to note: ascendancy of Sen. Feingold on the Democratic ticket will, I think, in direct correlation sink Sen. “Janus” McCain’s chances for nomination on the Republican ticket. Why? Because: every mention of “Feingold” will echo irritatingly in the brains of Republican base activists. To “Feingold” Republicans will automatically tie the name “McCain”—thus creating constant awareness of that gross offense against the First Amendment bearing the names of both me. The Republicans will remember one of the major reasons they despise and distrust the self-centered, two-faced Arizona Senator.