| Office: | Minnesota District 4 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
St. Paul |
| Age: | 54 |
| Background: |
Member of U.S. Congress, 2001-present; member, Minnesota House of Representatives, 1993-2001; member, North St. Paul City Council, 1987-1993; retail sales and management, 25 years. B.A., College of St. Catherine; mother of two adult children. |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; AFL-CIO; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Sierra Club; Teamsters DRIVE; United Auto Workers; AFSCME; Minnesota Nurses Association; Planned Parenthood Action Fund; National Education Association. |
| Most important issue: |
After eight years of failed policies from the Bush Administration, strong leadership is needed from the next White House and Congress to take America in a new direction. In Congress, I will continue to work to advance an agenda that strengthens our economy, keeps our nation secure and invests in Minnesota families. My priorities are ensuring access to basic health care for all Americans, ending the Iraq war and bringing our troops home and re-investing in our children's education from early childhood to post-secondary. Finally, I am committed to transforming our economy through major federal investments in renewable, clean energy. |
| 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 disagree |
| The United States should set a specific timetable for complete withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq. |
Strongly agree |
| 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. |
Strongly 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 agree |
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