| Office: | Minnesota District 3 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Eden Prairie |
| Background: |
Business analyst, Target Corp; state representative; member, Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce and Victory Lutheran Church; board trustee, Minneapolis Institute of Arts; board member, A Better Chance Foundation; volunteer, the Learning Exchange; youth soccer coach; B.A., mathematics, St. Olaf College; wife, Kelly, and four daughters. |
| Endorsements: | U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad; National Federation of Independent Businesses; U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Fraternal Order of Police; Minnesota Peace and Police Officers; St. Paul Police Federation; Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis; National Association of Realtors; Tax Payers League Liberty Fund; TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. |
| Most important issue: |
Congress is broken, and I will work to bridge the partisan divide that is preventing innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the huge problems we face. The Third District has long been represented by thoughtful public servants who worked in a bipartisan, collaborative way. I have a proven record of reaching across party lines and similarly I will work to protect our homeland, jump-start the economy, keep taxes low, reduce health costs, stimulate housing and cut fuel prices. I want my four daughters to grow up in a world that is safer, cleaner, healthier and full of hope and opportunity. |
| 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. |
Somewhat 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 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. |
Strongly disagree |
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