myVote: Candidate profile

Bob Anderson

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:26 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 6 U.S. representative

Other candidates in this race:

Party:

Independence

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Woodbury

Age:

Background:

Dental technician, Richfield Senior High School, 1975; L.D.Pankey Institue, advanced dental technology; former small business owner, Anderson Dental Studio (dental lab); Anderson Brew Crew (coffeeshop/deli); mental health advocate; volunteer at SAVE (suicide awareness); cable access TV host and producer; two adult children

Endorsements:

None listed..

Most important issue:

Health care - I feel we need some real reform in the health insurance industry. I do not support universal government-run health insurance. We need to have competition! I would like to see a blend of private insurance with some limited government involvement. I think we should have transparency in health care costs. Individuals should be paying the same premiums and qualifying access whether they apply under an employer-sponsored plan or an individual plan. There should be no discrimination based on pre-existing conditions. All plans should treat physical and mental illnesses equally.

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.	Somewhat agree
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