Last modified: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:20 AM PDT Davis wants to get America back on track Editor's Note: This is the third story in a series of stories on the Democratic candidates for the Second Congressional District seat. Larry Meyer Argus Observer ONTARIO Dan Davis, Jacksonville, said he had been thinking about running for Congress for several years because of his disgust over how things are being handled in Washington, D.C.. He said he is still disappointed with the politics-as-usual theme in Washington, so he threw his hat into the ring to gain a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Davis is one of four Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination to run for Oregon's Second District U.S. Congressional seat, now held by Republican Greg Walden. He was one of three candidates who stopped in Ontario Saturday for a joint appearance at the Ontario Train Depot before local Democrats. Not participating in the final stop, of the 18-stop swing through the Second District, was Scott Silver, Bend. “I'm concerned about the future our country,” Davis said, complaining about corruption and mismanagement he sees in Washington D.C. “We're going to win,” Davis told the small audience. “We're here for you.” Davis said he is a business owner, involved in residential construction and alternative energy development, and is the only one of the four candidates with a military background, having served in Vietnam. He received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, Soldier's Medal and Vietnam Honor Medal. Davis said Walden has voted time and again against the interests of the Second Congressional District. Walden's vote was key in extending tax breaks for the very wealthiest Americans, Davis said, adding that has reduced funding for rural hospitals and rural emergency responders. “I have a lot of fiscal management experience and leadership experience,” Davis said, turning to the budget deficit. “You don't run at a deficit year after year. We can't sustain that. We don't want to leave a mountain of debt for our children.” Concluding his opening remarks, Davis said he would get the National Guard back where it belongs, performing its usual services like fighting fire. There are already laws on the books to deal with illegal immigration, he said, answering a question about the ongoing issue. He does not support the “extreme right,” which is trying to make the illegal immigrants felons, he said. “We're dealing with human beings and human rights.” Davis said. Davis also said that he supports the Kennedy-McCain bill which would toughen border security and create a new temporary work visa. On the issue of ethics, Davis said in addition to not accepting contributions from corporations and lobbyists, he says laws should not be written by lobbyists.