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August 27, 2008

Kagen’s Campaign Commercial in Wisconsin Does Not Match His Voting Record In Washington

(GREEN BAY) – In his latest campaign commercial, Congressman Steve Kagen says “we need to drill for new oil here in America.” However, that statement is in stark contrast with Kagen’s consistent votes against oil drilling in Congress. In fact, Kagen has voted eight times to block efforts to...more

August 19, 2008

Gard Renews Request for Town Halls with Kagen on Gas Prices

(GREEN BAY) – Eighth Congressional District challenger John Gard is hoping that Congressman Steve Kagen will take him up on his request to join him at town hall meetings on gas prices now that Kagen has “formally” announced his 2008 campaign. In a letter sent to Kagen earlier this month, Gard...more

August 14, 2008

Gard Calls for Creation of “American Renewable and Alternative Energy Trust Fund”

GREEN BAY – Adding some additional details to his comprehensive energy plan, Eighth Congressional District Candidate John Gard called for the creation of the “American Renewable and Alternative Energy Trust Fund” to promote research and development efforts on alternative energy sources. Gard...more

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Gard Launches Second Ad of Campaign

Watch John discuss his disagreements with Steve Kagen’s votes to ban American oil drilling and the millions of American money sent overseas everyday. Click here for his first commercial.

Town Hall Meeting on Gas Prices

John held ten town hall meetings throughout the district this summer on the issue of gas prices. You can watch part of the town hall that he held in Green Bay on July 9, 2008.

Compare the Candidates

John Gard pledged to never ask for an earmark.

Steve Kagen voted for more than 11,300 earmarks at a cost of almost $17 billion in his first year in office.
_{(Taxpayers for Common Sense; Heritage Foundation)}

John Gard is pro-life.

Steve Kagen has a 100% voting record with the National Abortion Rights Action League.
_{(www.naral.org)}

John Gard signed a pledge never to vote for an income tax increase.

Steve Kagen voted to increase taxes by $683 billion.

Read more comparisons on our Compare the Candidates page.

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