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MCCAIN-FEINGOLD PUSH SHARPLESS-BALDWIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM SENATORS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF WISCONSIN HOUSE RACE.(Front)

Article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) Article date: November 6, 2000 Author: Milfred, Scott

``He and I together will break the iron triangle of big money, lobbyists and legislation and take the government out of the hands of the special interests,'' McCain said, speaking to the crowd by telephone.

In contrast, Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., urged voters to support the re-election bid of U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.

``She's one of our top supporters,'' Feingold said during an appearance with Baldwin at a Middleton restaurant.

McCain, a former presidential candidate, and Feingold are known ...

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