| Office: | Minnesota District 7 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Detroit Lakes |
| Age: | 64 |
| Background: |
Graduate of Glyndon high school and Moorhead State University (accounting). Certified Public Accountant, small business owner, musician, and pilot. National Guard (1963-69); Minnesota Senate (1976-86); U.S. Congress (1990-present); chairman, House Agriculture Committee; past chairman Congressional Sportsmens Caucus. Hobbies: grandchildren, hunting, fishing, music and flying. |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; National Farmers Union Political Action Committee; U.S. Chamber of Commerce; AFL-CIO; Education Minnesota; Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life; National Right to Life PAC; AFSCME Council 65; Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation PAC; National Rifle Association (NRA). |
| Most important issue: |
It's an honor to be the Seventh District's congressman. I hope to use my experience to benefit farmers, veterans, children, senior citizens, and communities large and small. Overseeing proper implementation of the new Farm Bill is essential. We'll have a new president, but our budget situation will restrict policy choices. Eight years of exploding deficits, increased spending, war and an energy crisis have us in a squeeze. With time, fiscal discipline and adherence to pay-go rules (which delivered balance and surpluses in the 1990s) we'll restore balanced budgets. All options to generate more American energy sources should be pursued. |
| 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 agree |
| The United States should set a specific timetable for complete withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq. |
Somewhat agree |
| The so-called Bush tax cuts now scheduled to expire in 2010 should be made permanent for all taxpayers. |
Have mixed feelings |
| 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 agree |
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