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5th Congressional District

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Election Preview: Wisconsin 5th Congressional District

Longtime Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. is being challenged by opponent with an E-business background

The race for the 5th Congressional District will be determined by whether voters approve of the work a Washington stalwart has done during his 32 years on the Hill or whether they believe the time is now for a change.  Voters will choose between Jim Sensenbrenner, a 16-term Republican, or Democrat Dave Heaster, a political newcomer from Sussex, when they head to the polls on Tuesday.  Both candidates say that improving the health of the economy will be their fundamental priority if they are elected to office.   "America is hurting," Sensenbrenner said. "And it's hurting because of high employment."  Sensenbrenner promises to focus on creating jobs for those out of work and underemployed.  "Job creators are not companies. Job creators are …

Tea party 2012

9:44 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

You learn a lot about a man's character during adversity.......... When freshmen assembly member Paul Farrow had a question on why protective services were exempt from collect bargaining Farrow went to the Republican Party leaders for his answers. What did freshmen assembly member Chris Kapenga do? Kapenga was the star of the gossip columnist Daniel Bice's articles and Jeff Flemming's loser of …   more ›

Sunday, September 30, 2012

F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., Republican Candidate for Wisconsin 5th Congressional District

Sensenbrenner has been a Wisconsin congressman since 1979.

Name : F. James "Jim" Sensenbrenner, Jr. Age : 69 Place of residence : Menomonee Falls Attended college : Yes College : Stanford University Degree : Bachelor's in political science Year of graduation : 1965 University : University of Wisconsin Law School Degree : Law degree Year of graduation : 1968 Has served in the military: No Rank : NA Job titles held : U.S. Congressman; Wisconsin State Assembly; Wisconsin State Senate; staff assistant to California U.S. Congressman J. Arthur Younger and Wisconsin State Senator Jerris Leonard; lawyer. Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. Congress Chamber/district: 5th Congressional District of Wisconsin Incumbent: Yes Previous elective offices : U.S. …

BradyBill

6:49 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Hi all. Jim Sensenbrenner is a valid and important asset for WI in Congress. Jim has shown a proven record of protecting the rights of law abiding citizens and making America a safer place. I cannot say the same about the current Obama Administration, which regarding Iran, and regarding our Libyan embassy, such Obama Administration often seems to be working against the interest of a strong and …   more ›

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sensenbrenner Will Again Seek Re-election

U.S. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner on Wednesday announced that he is again a candidate for re-election to represent Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner on Wednesday announced that he is again a candidate for re-election to represent Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Sensenbrenner has served in Congress since 1978, and has been re-elected each election since 1980. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology and he also serves on the Committee on the Judiciary.  Sensenbrenner is also Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee. “Today, I am announcing that I am a candidate for re-election in 2012.  The 2012 election will be one of the most important America has ever faced,” Sensenbrenner said.  “As a result of the redistricting process that occurs every 10 …

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