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Candidacy announced during Beloit visit
By Rebekah Danaher
Daily News staff writer
Encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth will top Dave Magnum's campaign as he seeks to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in 2006.
Magnum, a Republican, stopped in Beloit Tuesday at the American Aluminum Extrusion Company (AAEC) to officially announce his candidacy, hoping an earlier start to his campaign will prove more successful than his 2004 bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Magnum praised the enterprising success of Beloit business leaders Ken and Diane Hendricks and AAEC's Vice President Sam Popa. Ken Hendricks and Popa were both present at the conference.
“I want to go to Washington to represent our priorities, our values and our future,” Magnum said. “My campaign will be about effective common sense leadership, security, holding the line on taxes, better jobs, a sound economy reflecting the values we share.”
Magnum accused Baldwin, a Democrat from Madison, of doing little during her time in Washington, other than opposing tax breaks and catering to special interest groups outside of Wisconsin. Recalling Baldwin's campaign promise to participate in bi-partisan pursuit of health care reform, Magnum said the Congresswoman's words have proven empty.
Magnum said he would listen to his constituents rather than responding solely to the fringe positions of one political party as Baldwin has done.
“We need bold new vision,” he said. “Wisconsin's motto is ‘forward.' If you make me your new congressman, I pledge to live and breathe that motto for you every single day.”
Magnum, a business owner from Portage, said he believes government should be run like a business and promised to weed out excessive taxes and bureaucratic waste.
“We must cut away the web of red tape that ensnares those willing to take the risks that create jobs,” he said. “We know that good jobs mean stronger families and stronger families will ultimately translate into a brighter, more secure future.”
New technology and excellent schools are vital for making Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work, according to Magnum, adding that Wisconsin should be part of the search for alternative fuels needed to decrease dependency upon foreign oil.
“The innovators who can make today's dreams tomorrow's realities are right here among us,” he said. “But they lack a representative in Washington with the leadership skills to effectively carry the ball for them. To help spark dreams and empower entrepreneurs and families of the 2nd Congressional District, we need a representative that doesn't look at tax incentives and tax cuts as the enemy.”
Magnum said he opposes Democrats' call for an exit date from Iraq, saying it would jeopardize the safety of troops there. He said, rather, President Bush should discuss benchmarks of success and should invite the advice of people with fresh perspectives into the administration.
Magnum is unaware of any challengers that would force a Republican primary. Several individuals were interested in running, according to Magnum, but said they would support him when he made his announcement to challenge Baldwin.
Magnum, a Republican, stopped in Beloit Tuesday at the American Aluminum Extrusion Company (AAEC) to officially announce his candidacy, hoping an earlier start to his campaign will prove more successful than his 2004 bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Magnum praised the enterprising success of Beloit business leaders Ken and Diane Hendricks and AAEC's Vice President Sam Popa. Ken Hendricks and Popa were both present at the conference.
“I want to go to Washington to represent our priorities, our values and our future,” Magnum said. “My campaign will be about effective common sense leadership, security, holding the line on taxes, better jobs, a sound economy reflecting the values we share.”
Magnum accused Baldwin, a Democrat from Madison, of doing little during her time in Washington, other than opposing tax breaks and catering to special interest groups outside of Wisconsin. Recalling Baldwin's campaign promise to participate in bi-partisan pursuit of health care reform, Magnum said the Congresswoman's words have proven empty.
Magnum said he would listen to his constituents rather than responding solely to the fringe positions of one political party as Baldwin has done.
“We need bold new vision,” he said. “Wisconsin's motto is ‘forward.' If you make me your new congressman, I pledge to live and breathe that motto for you every single day.”
Magnum, a business owner from Portage, said he believes government should be run like a business and promised to weed out excessive taxes and bureaucratic waste.
“We must cut away the web of red tape that ensnares those willing to take the risks that create jobs,” he said. “We know that good jobs mean stronger families and stronger families will ultimately translate into a brighter, more secure future.”
New technology and excellent schools are vital for making Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work, according to Magnum, adding that Wisconsin should be part of the search for alternative fuels needed to decrease dependency upon foreign oil.
“The innovators who can make today's dreams tomorrow's realities are right here among us,” he said. “But they lack a representative in Washington with the leadership skills to effectively carry the ball for them. To help spark dreams and empower entrepreneurs and families of the 2nd Congressional District, we need a representative that doesn't look at tax incentives and tax cuts as the enemy.”
Magnum said he opposes Democrats' call for an exit date from Iraq, saying it would jeopardize the safety of troops there. He said, rather, President Bush should discuss benchmarks of success and should invite the advice of people with fresh perspectives into the administration.
Magnum is unaware of any challengers that would force a Republican primary. Several individuals were interested in running, according to Magnum, but said they would support him when he made his announcement to challenge Baldwin.
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