| Office: | Minnesota District 6 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Blaine |
| Age: | 58 |
| Background: |
B.A. University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1973; M.Div, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 1977; United Methodist minister in Blaine, 1977-1986; Blaine City Council, 1982-1986; mayor of Blaine, 1986-1996, Minnesota Transportation Commissioner, 1999-2002, small business owner, 2003-present |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; Independence Party; Democratic Blue Dog Coalition; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Fraternal Order of Police; Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association; AFL-CIO; Building and Construction Trades Council; AFSCME; Education Minnesota. |
| Most important issue: |
After eight years of failed Bush Administration policies, our economy has slowed to a crawl and working families are shouldering the burden. In Congress, I will work to restore fairness and common sense in our economic policies so we can start moving forward again. Further, we need to get serious about investing in American innovation to improve our failing infrastructure, increase energy efficiency, bring down fuel costs and create good jobs at good wages here in Minnesota. We can achieve these goals when we work together, and that's the approach I will take in representing the Sixth District. |
| 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 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. |
Strongly disagree |
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