From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail
In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician
Updated on 8/15/08
Paulsen, a business analyst for the Target Corp., has a ready answer when asked whether he is at a disadvantage against an Iraq veteran. "I think my opponent has an interesting story," he replies. "I respect his service to the country." Then Paulsen cites his tenure in office and his extensive foreign travel, concluding: "I'm better prepared to face the issues facing the Third District."
Political analysts call the contest a tossup. Both candidates are girding for special-interest groups to pour money and TV ads into the mix. Paulsen says his wife doesn't look forward to grainy, black-and-white ads saying bad things about him but accepts that it's part of the playbook.
Madia addresses the threat much like a marine, saying: "I don't run from bullies."
Reader Comments
Incomplete Story
Nice article by Katherine but she was incomplete in her research. This is a three person race with Independence Party candidate David Dillon (Google him!) running a strong race. He's in the debates, put the first ad out, and NOT taking special interest money.
Katherine, I'm sure you can make it up to him by interviewing him.
Madia
Ashwin Madia is turning heads around the country with his well coordinated campaign and he's expected by many to be the first Democrat from the 3rd District in Minnestota to be elected in almost 50 years. Even more than his military experience, people are drawn to his charismatic personality and incredible ablitlity to connect with the voters in our district. Look for the Patriot, Ashwin Madia, to defeat the "more of the same" politician, Eric Paulsen.
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