ZIEN ANNOUNCES REELECTION BID
Thursday, June 15th, 2006 -- 10:01 AM
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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