| Office: | Minnesota District 1 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Rochester |
| Background: |
Physician; Mayo Clinic, 1996-present; B.S. nuclear engineering, University of Illinois, 1982; M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, M.I.T., 1984 and 1990; M.D., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1992; married, four children. |
| Endorsements: | Republican Party of Minnesota; Freedom Club. |
| Most important issue: |
The issue at present that is most important to me if elected concerns our high cost of energy and the effect it has on our economy. We must work to maintain energy efficiency utilizing conventional sources of energy, including drilling for more oil and natural gas in America, clean coal technology and nuclear power, while developing alternative and renewable energy sources. We must have an "all of the above" energy policy based on sound science and the strength of free markets in order to keep America strong and growing for now and future generations. |
| More information: | Candidate website |
| Views: |
Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."
| Removing barriers to increased domestic oil production - by, for example, lifting restrictions on off-shore exploration and drilling - should be the federal government's top priority in responding to high gasoline prices. |
Strongly agree |
| The United States should set a specific timetable for complete withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq. |
Strongly disagree |
| The so-called Bush tax cuts now scheduled to expire in 2010 should be made permanent for all taxpayers. |
Strongly agree |
| The federal government should guarantee health insurance coverage for all Americans. |
Somewhat disagree |
| Additional revenue from fees or taxes should be raised to shore up America's transportation infrastructure, because eliminating waste and better prioritizing existing resources won't be enough. |
Strongly disagree |
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