MPR: Campaign 2002: Daniel John Mathias

Daniel John Mathias
Born: Born June 30, 1965 in St. Croix Falls, Wis
Personal: Married in 1988 and he and his wife now have eight children ranging in age from 1 to 13.
Education: He attended college at Golden Valley Lutheran for three years, then transferred to the University of Minnesota to finish his undergraduate degree in Jewish studies.
Occupation: He works as a courier driver and teaches college-level Hebrew and Greek.
Political experience: None
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5th District Congress

Daniel Mathias (GOP)

Snapshot

Daniel Mathias supports using taxpayer funds to allow parents to send their children to private schools, keeping welfare reform as it is with some minor changes and allowing citizens to invest a portion of their Social Security funds in the stock market "with some pretty strict standards."

On Iraq, he said, "Saddam Hussein needs to be taken out of power. The only way he's going to leave is militarily." Mathias doesn't think congressional approval is necessary. He said Hussein is linked to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Mathias said he also would work to make sure Minnesota had "clean water, clean air and that people were able to hunt and fish."

Campaigns

This is Daniel Mathias' first run for office. His wife ran two years ago for the state House of Representatives and he ran her unsuccessful campaign against state Rep. Wes Skoglund. This year, no other Republicans were challenging Democratic Rep. Martin Olav Sabo, "so there was an opportunity," Mathias said. "Martin Sabo is too liberal for the district as it's been redrawn." Mathias acknowledged that he faces an uphill battle against a popular incumbent, adding that the Republican Party needed to do a better job of getting people out to vote in November.



	From the Campaign Trail
	Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty met with reporters and talked with outgoing Gov. Jesse Ventura about making the transition into office on Wednesday. Pawlenty says the election means Republican ideals will have a much smoother time at the Capitol than in the past. (More) How did it happen? What does it mean? Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Republicans are ecstatic, and Democrats are reeling from the near-Republican sweep of the general election. Republicans won races for U.S. Senate, governor, two closely-watched suburban congressional seats, and all but one constitutional office. Political observers say the reasons range from the messages of the campaigns to reaction to the memorial service for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. (More) Coleman wins; Mondale concedes Nov. 6 -- Exactly one week after he entered Minnesota's Senate race as a fill-in for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, Walter Mondale conceded that race on Wednesday to Republican Norm Coleman. "It appears that this election has been decided and a few minutes ago I called Senator-elect Coleman to congratulate him on his success and wish him and Laurie the best in his new assignment," Mondale told supporters at a St. Paul hotel. (More) Pawlenty wins governor's race Nov. 6 -- For the first time in 12 years, a Minnesota governor will have support from at least one legislative house. Riding the wave of support in the population-rich suburbs of the Twin Cities, Republican Tim Pawlenty is headed for the governor's office. (More) Congressional races go Republican way Nov. 6 -- Two of the hardest-fought congressional races in Minnesota went the Republican way Tuesday. Second District Rep. Bill Luther was ousted by Republican John Kline in their third matchup. Sixth District Rep. Mark Kennedy retained a congressional seat, easily beating DFLer Janet Robert. (More) GOP gains in the Legislature Nov. 6 - Republicans held on to their majority in the Minnesota House and strengthened their hand in the DFL-controlled Senate. All 134 legislative seats were on the ballot this year, and redistricting and retirements put many up for grabs. GOP leaders are pleased with their gains, while DFLers suffered some disappointing losses. (More)
	Other Campaign Stories
	•Coleman beats Mondale; claims Senate seat (11/6/02) •How did it happen? What does it mean? (11/6/02) •Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution (11/6/02) •Pawlenty wins governor's race (11/6/02) •GOP earns 4-4 split with DFL in congressional delegation (11/6/02) •New faces in Legislature (11/6/02) •Hatch re-elected; Greens close to losing major party status (11/6/02) •Turnout is high in Minnesota (11/5/02) •Coleman, Mondale debate on election eve (11/4/02) •Ventura appoints Barkley to Senate (11/4/02) •Conflicting polls add to campaign confusion (11/3/02) (See a complete list of Campaign 2002 stories)

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