2004 GENERAL ELECTION -- Vote November 2

Wisconsin —

Republican—Challenger Democrat — Incumbent Tim Michels Age: 42 (8/17/1962) Age: 51 (3/2/1953) Political experience: None Political experience: Completing 2nd term Background: B.A., St. Norbert College, in U.S. Senate (1993-present); State Senate, 1984; M.B.A., University of Chicago, 1997; 1983-92 M.P.A., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1997; Background: B.A., Univ. of , 12 years of active duty service in the U.S. 1975; Oxford Univ., 1977; J.D., Harvard Army; Former commander of the Army’s elite Univ., 1979; Attorney; Jewish Honor Guard; Construction company owner; Catholic Web: www.russfeingold.org (campaign) and Web: www.michelsforsenate.com feingold.senate.gov (official) Campaign Office: 262-522-3792 Campaign Office: 608-831-7877 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

“I am 100% pro-life and I will work to defend the lives Abortion “I support the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. of those who cannot defend themselves.” Wade to uphold a woman’s reproductive freedom.” “As your Senator, I will stop tax dollars from going to Voted against the ban on partial birth abortions in organizations and foreign countries that promote 2003 and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act in abortion.” 2004. Opposes stem cell research using human embryos. Cloning Supports stem cell research using human embryos.

“I believe the best education comes from the home, is Education “I have been a leader in reducing class sizes so enhanced at school and provides equal opportunity for that all of our schoolchildren receive the attention all children.” “I believe the federal government should they need. ...I believe that local school districts give schools the resources to succeed.” should maintain control over decisions that affect “We should empower parents not bureaucrats.” our children’s day-to-day classroom experiences.” “Reducing the cost of health care will be one of my top Health “I am dedicated to expanding the availability of priorities as your Senator.” “I believe that the only way Care health care to all Americans. ...I have consistently to provide this necessary care is to allow Americans fought to reform Medicare and protect its solvency, more freedom in selecting the coverage they receive pass a meaningful Patients’ Bill of Rights, and and to allow small businesses, farmers, and all groups maintain affordable prescription drugs for all more bargaining power with healthcare providers.” seniors.” “We need free trade, but it has to be fair trade. If Jobs Will “continue to vote against any trade agree- countries like China don’t play by the rules, then I’ll fight ments that unfairly impact the state’s competitive to hold them accountable.” “I believe that there should industries and put people out of work.” be corporate oversight and some degree of regulation Has introduced the Buy American Improvement that will stop corporate fraud…” Act. Supports the Federal Marriage Amendment. Marriage “I don’t believe the U.S. Constitution should be “The Constitution provides a foundation for our country used to deal with an issue like this. There’s no and for the states. For me, marriage between man and reason to interfere with states on this issue.” woman is a basic premise.” Voted against the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. “I’ll work to reform and simplify the tax code. I’ll work Taxes “...we left President Bush with a huge surplus, and to cut the bureaucracy. I’ll stand up against big he threw it away. He threw it away with two tax spenders. And I’ll vote to lower your taxes. It’s your cuts very heavily tilted toward upper income people money, not Washington’s!” and we now have the largest deficit in the history of this country by far.” “I support our troops and I’ll keep America strong.” Terrorism “The post-September 11th world requires height- “I will support giving our soldiers the pay they deserve ened concern for and steadfast commitment to and funding the equipment they need to fight and win providing for law enforcement, firefighters, and on the new battlefield.” other first responders. I will continue to make the “I will make sure law enforcement officials have the fight against terrorism our number one priority.” tools they need to prevent terrorist acts.” Voted against over civil liberty concerns.

Sources: Campaign websites, Congress.org, OnTheIssues.org. fact-index.com, The Capital Times, and FreeRepublic.com

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