7th Congressional District candidates square off
The winner will move on to face incumbent
The district generally covers the northwest corner of the state, including most of
Each candidate answered a set of questions.
What made you want to run for
Engebretsen: The 2016 presidential election left me extremely concerned for the future of our democracy. While the election of
Ewert: I have devoted my career to providing health care to chronically and critically ill patients. Through the American Health Care Act of 2017,
Why should voters select you on
Engebretson: These are no ordinary times. Right now, we need bold leadership that will fight -- and fight hard -- for the people of the district and for the changes we need. As a veteran, a former union railroad worker and a small-town attorney, I understand the district and I have seen people's struggles first-hand. I can appeal to voters of all backgrounds without sacrificing our Democratic values and ideals.
Ewert: I have the proven leadership skill to solve problems and create solutions for the people of the 7th. Through providing health care and leading one of the major providers of health care in northern Wisconsin I have proven I understand decisive leadership requires skill and cannot be reckless. My leadership skills have been recognized with endorsements from former
What do you see as the most importantissues facing
Engebretson: Northern and western
Ewert: The need for affordable universal healthcare. The solution is to open up the option of Medicare for All for individuals and businesses to bring down costs and rein in pharmaceutical companies ripping off Americans when they are most vulnerable.
Is
Engebretson:
Ewert: Wrong direction. The people of northern
What would youdo to bring morecivility and bipartisanship to the federalgovernment?
Engebretson: Throughout my life -- serving in the military, working in different professions and coming from a large family with Republican parents -- I have lived and worked side-by-side with people I fundamentally disagree with on many issues. Despite these disagreements, I have always sought to abide by the golden rule that we treat others as we wish to be treated. I will bring that same perspective to
Ewert: We live in communities, not political parties. My entire career as a doctor and health care leader has been based on solving problems and creating solutions regardless of the political leanings of my patients or those of my nursing and physician colleagues. I look forward to partnering with representatives from other rural districts, regardless of party affiliation, to solve problems and create solutions for northern
How has yourbackground prepared you to be a federalrepresentative?
Engebretson: My whole life I've stood up for people -- it is who I am and what I have always been drawn to do. As a small-town attorney, I chose to focus much of my practice on guardian ad litem work advocating for the best interests of children and disabled adults, while my highly varied life and work experience provides me with deep insight into the needs of the people of our district. The bottom line is this -- our elected officials take an oath to "support and defend the
Ewert: As a doctor, I have devoted my career to solving problems and creating solutions for patients with the highest degree of complex disease. As a healthcare leader, I have also skillfully solved complex business problems and implemented change while staying focused on the mission to serve all patients in the service area. I have a deep understanding of the solutions to the shortfalls in our healthcare system. I have also demonstrated my passion for service to the community throughout my life.
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