| Office: | Minnesota District 7 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Starbuck |
| Background: |
Accountant, businessman, farmer; Wadena technical college, accounting. Moorhead State University, business administration. Single, divorced father, raised five children alone. Member: Jaycees, Morris Rifle Club Ottertail Rod Gun Club, Morris Crisis Pregnancy Center, Mission to Mexico, Pope County AG Society and Fair Board, Starbuck Elementary School Board. |
| Endorsements: | Republican Party of Minnesota. |
| Most important issue: |
Providing leadership in improving our economy is my priority. Our transition to a global fast-growing economy has not been smooth. This is a broken system that will only change by replacing those who have been there and done nothing but worried about getting re-elected. Americans work hard and want leaders in Washington to do the same. Yet for two years nothing has been done to address our energy crisis. This has led to a slowing economy that could be doing very well. I will work with anyone who wants to solve our country's problems. |
| 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
| 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
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