| Office: | Minnesota District 8 U.S. representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Chisholm |
| Age: | 74 |
| Background: |
Born in Chisholm, Minn.; BA from College of St. Thomas (1956); M.A. from College of Europe (1957). Language instructor in Haiti (1959-1963); chief assistant to former U.S. Rep. John Blatnik, (1963-1974); represented Eighth Congressional District since 1975; chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Married; six children. |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; AFL-CIO; AFSCME; Building and Construction Trades Council; Education Minnesota; American Federation of Teachers; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Teamsters DRIVE; Farmers Union; United Steelworkers of America. |
| Most important issue: |
I am seeking re-election to the House of Representatives because I have the experience, leadership and vision to best represent the interests and values of the people in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. I seek to continue my public service to expand economic and educational opportunities and improve health care. As chairman of the House Transportation Committee, I have worked to improve our transportation system in Minnesota and throughout the nation to make transportation safer and more efficient. |
| 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 agree |
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