| Office: | Minnesota District 2 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Watertown |
| Age: | 43 |
| Background: |
U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Army, Army National Guard: 1982-present. Mayor of Watertown elected 2000, 2002, 2004. City administrator 1994-2008 in communities of Lanesboro, Watertown, Victoria. BA, political science, University of Minnesota, 1987. Mound-Westonka HS, 1983. Wife: Barb; children: Daniel, Mary Kate, Nathan. |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; Independence Party; VoteVets.org; AFL-CIO; Education Minnesota; Minnesota Nurses Association; Rep. Jim Oberstar; Rep. Betty McCollum; Teamsters DRIVE; Citizens for Global Solutions. |
| Most important issue: |
Our nation needs to change course. Quality of life isn't what it used to be. Job growth is lagging, property taxes are going through the roof and more people aren't going to college or getting the skills needed in a global economy, which threatens our ability to compete for jobs. We need to do more to protect high-wage, skilled jobs in this country and to stop giving tax breaks to companies who ship jobs overseas. We need to invest in economic development and protect jobs with fairer trade agreements that allow Minnesota workers and small businesses to stay competitive. |
| 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. |
Somewhat disagree |
| 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 disagree |
| The federal government should guarantee health insurance coverage for all Americans. |
Somewhat agree |
| 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. |
Somewhat disagree |
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