President Obama makes fundraising plea for Feingold in Senate race

MADISON — President Barack Obama is making a fundraising plea for Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold.

Obama sent an email fundraising request Monday to Feingold's supporters. Feingold is running against Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country.

Obama announced in March that he was endorsing Feingold in the race. In Monday's fundraising email, Obama notes that during his previous 18-year Senate career, Feingold was the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act and spoke out against the war in Iraq.

Obama also praises Feingold for helping him get the health insurance overhaul law passed.

The email comes after the announcement Friday that the national super PAC For Our Future would be working in Wisconsin for Feingold and others.