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David Obey
Democrat • 21 Terms • Sworn In 1969
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Lassa explains her economic plans
2 general election to replace Rep. Dave Obey, laid out her economic plans for the Wausau Daily Herald's Editorial Board on Friday afternoon. ...
Democrats in Wisconsin Call for More Transparency
Longtime Democratic US Congressman Dave Obey was in Ashland on Saturday, speaking out against what he calls the influx of big business dollars to the ...
Lassa explains her economic plans
...the state senator from Stevens Point who faces Republican Sean Duffy in the Nov. 2 general election to replace Rep. Dave Obey, laid out her economic plans for the Wausau Daily Herald's Editorial Board on Friday afternoon. A cornerstone of Lassa's jobs p
Tea Parties set for Superior/Rice Lake Saturday
Recent polls show a tight race between Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa for taking retiring Congressman Dave Obey's seat in the 7th ...
The shrinking news cycle, '97 edition
... have sped up the game and intensified the political nature of the place by making people respond almost instantly,'' said Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.). ...
7th Congressional candidates: It's the economy, stupid
Three candidates vying to replace retiring Congressman Dave Obey this election year. Mike Simonson takes a look at the three candidates and their ideas for ...
Democrats Ramp Up Focus On Midterm Races
For example, Dave Obey's open seat. There are other open seats. Mr. VAN HOLLEN: And then you have a number of seats where the Democrats are on offense. ...
RE: David Obey
... each accusing the other of lies and distortions in the race to replace longtime Rep. Dave Obey. Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa traded ...
Mielke Announces Write-In Bid for 7th Congressional District
Both candidates will face democratic State Sen. Julie Lassa in November. The winner will take over for longtime lawmaker Rep. Dave Obey. ...
Sean Duffy, Julie Lassa get feisty in 7th Congressional District debate
...District met in their first debate Wednesday, both accusing the other of lies and distortions in the race to replace longtime Rep. Dave Obey. Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa traded jabs on policy positions and the barrage of negative tele
Julie Lassa, Sean Duffy to meet at NTC for debate today
...will be redirected to the page you want to view inseconds. The candidates to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Obey in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District will face off this afternoon in Wausau. Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa have confi
Julie Lassa, Sean Duffy to meet at NTC for debate today
...candidates to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Obey in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District will face off this afternoon in Wausau. Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa have confirmed attendance at a forum on aging and disability issues begin
7th Congressional District hopefuls to debate
The candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Obey in Wisconsins 7th Congressional District will face off Wednesday afternoon in Wausau. Republican Sean Duffy and Democrat Julie Lassa both have confirmed attendance at a forum on aging and
RE: David Obey
He would replace Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), who is retiring this year, and the two men represent diametrically opposed positions on the reform law. ...
Federal funds aid state work
...figure out other ways to make these projects happen down the road." Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson credited U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, with getting additional money to the area to help with projects that have real impact. "The impact of the fe
Federal funds aid state work
Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson credited US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, with getting additional money to the area to help with projects that have real ...
Social media becomes a key method for getting messages out
Julie Lassa of Stevens Point in the 7th Congressional District, the seat held for 41 years by the retiring Democrat Dave Obey of Wausau. ...
Federal funds aid state work
...figure out other ways to make these projects happen down the road." Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson credited U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, with getting additional money to the area to help with projects that have real impact. "The impact of the fe
Douglas Co. democratic headquarters grand opening draws candidates and voters
Congressman Oberstar expressed his support for candidate Julie Lassa, as incumbent Dave Obey's replacement. “Now we need a worthy successor for Dave Obey ...
Plain Talk: Obey tribute well worth trip to D.C.
...to Washington last week to attend a reception honoring Wisconsin’s 7th District Rep. Dave Obey. It was well worth the trip. Obey and I go back more than 50 years. We were students together at the University of Wisconsin, two Wisconsin boys who campaig
LETTER: How the GOP blocked Mielke candidacy
... favored candidate for 2010, against Congressional candidate Dan Mielke, who had gotten 39 percent of the vote running against Rep. Dave Obey in 2008. ...
Republicans are making tax cuts an election issue
...that we add almost $700 billion to the deficit by providing additional tax cuts to income above $250,000 a year," said Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, who is retiring at the end of the year. "That is totally irresponsible." The Obama administration contends a
RE: David Obey
Unfortunately, she's a little Dave, as in Rep. Dave Obey. Both Lassa and Obey call themselves progressive Democrats. That's a fancy euphemism for a would-be ...
Duffy presents formal jobs plan
...in May. Duffy, the former district attorney for Ashland County, began campaigning in July 2009, months before longtime U.S. Rep. Dave Obey announced he would not run for re-election in the 7th Congressional District. The plan largely was aimed at cuttin
Obama digest: A surprise visit to La Follette High School, and a president's younger memories of Madison
...stairs by Wisconsin first lady Jessica Doyle, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, state Sen. Julie Lassa (who is running for U.S. Rep. Dave Obey's seat against Republican Sean Duffy) and Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, among others. Now Lancers, try not to c
Lassa, Duffy release dueling poll numbers
...candidates seeking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Obey released internal polling data Tuesday but declined to provide specifics about how the results were obtained. Each poll paints a different picture of the race, pitting Democrat Julie Lassa, a st
GOP making tax cuts hot election issue
... to the deficit by providing additional tax cuts to income above $250000 a year," said Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, who is retiring at the end of the year. ...
LETTER: Voters are getting wise to Democrats
Certainly not this year, after Rep. Dave Obey proudly gaveled in the health care reform law that cuts billions from Medicare. And for more crass hypocrisy, ...
Republicans make tax cuts an election issue
...that we add almost $700 billion to the deficit by providing additional tax cuts to income above $250,000 a year," said Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, who is retiring at the end of the year. "That is totally irresponsible." The Obama administration contends a
Duffy, Lassa release dueling polls
...candidates seeking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Obey released internal polling Tuesday but declined to provide specifics about how the results were obtained. Each poll paints a different picture of the race, pitting Democrat Julie Lassa, a state s
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