| Office: | Minnesota U.S. senator |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Libertarian |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Alden |
| Background: |
Engineer. BS University of Platteville, Wis. Marine, four years aviation electronics. Volunteer, Bishop's Storehouse 2007 for six months as assistant manager. |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. |
| Most important issue: |
Drill for more oil. Stop subsidies for corn-based ethanol. Stop federal taxes and fees for renewable energy sources for five years. Restrict adjustable rate mortgages so investors are the only ones eligible. Stop federal funding of child support. |
| 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. |
Strongly agree |
| The so-called Bush tax cuts now scheduled to expire in 2010 should be made permanent for all taxpayers. |
Strongly agree |
| The federal government should guarantee health insurance coverage for all Americans. |
Strongly disagree |
| 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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