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ZIEN ANNOUNCES REELECTION BID
Thursday, June 15th, 2006 -- 10:01 am
Posted by Riley Hebert-News Director
Saying there’s “lots left to do”, a western Wisconsin Republican announces his reelection bid.
Dave Zien (R-Wheaton) has served in the State Senate since 1993. This November – in one of the highest profile contests in the state – the outspoken Zien will be challenged by former WEAU-TV news anchor Pat Kreitlow (D-Chippewa Falls).
“The opponent I have is the Teachers’ Union and the trial lawyers,” Zien said Wednesday at the Highground Veterans’ Memorial Park. “Those are the people that have wanted me out ever since I took office.”
“Some of the reasons for our high healthcare in this state is the numerically large number of lawsuits. We’re a lawsuit-happy society,” Zien complains.
This week, Senate Democrat Judy Robson accused Zien of being a “one-issue” legislator, who’s only focused on concealed carry. “It’s all about guns with that guy,” Robson snapped.
Zien calls the remark jealousy.
“I don’t know if Judy any legislation passed this past session. I was the main other of Eminent Domain, Cash For Gas, I was the main author of Bow-Fishing at night – that was very important to a number of people out there.”
Even some Zien supporters acknowledge the Senator’s Harley-riding, flamboyant personality grates some the wrong way; Zien says he’s just enjoying himself.
“I feel strongly in the power of the individual. I don’t know if it’s persona… it’s just a deep, deep motivation to help people be healthy strong and successful,” Zien says.
Zien is spending the week touring the 23rd State Senate District announcing his candidacy.
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