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Davis wants to get America back on track

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:20 AM PDT

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

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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.


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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.

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Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval

mike may wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:47 AM:

" mike ivester is a childhood freind of mine. he had a great sense of humor and an open mind when i knew him. he also had a knack for getting into mischief in an effort to feel a sense of adventure, maybe to escape his small town fueled depression and identity crisis... juvenile incarceration shaped his prejudice, and now we've created a monster who we all want to deny. congradulations Oregon! now you have to feed and clothe your dirty little secret for at least half a century. love you mike "

bones wrote on May 16, 2009 9:40 PM:

" Until you work in a prison the general public have no basic knowledge of what fuels a prison. Gangs control everything, except other gangs. The prison politics among the gangs are to out of touch for the public to understand, who does what and why. You can believe that %99 of all sex offenders are getting extorted for money or canteen items by these gangs.
The Aryan Soldiers are a very dangerous group, but a VERY small group.
And yes, there are inmates that just want to do there time and move on. They are not affiliated or extorting anyone, just doing there own time and maintaining clear conduct. "

Angela wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:06 AM:

" Hey Watonga,
Since you sound a little ignorant I will let you in on a little secret, not everyone in there is a murderer or rapist! There are inmates in there who are not violent and just want to do their time quietly and not be affiliated with any "Gangs" while incarcerated. So I suggest you pull your head out of the sand and stop putting everyone who is incarcerated in the "scum bag" category! educate yourself a little bit next time you make a posting, otherwise you just look silly. "

Watonga wrote on May 30, 2008 1:53 PM:

" hehe you know whats funny....These inmates constantly hurt or kill other p[eople for no reason...and people like you feel sorry for them. I hope that you continue to feel sorry for them, especially the one who may rape and or kill your daughter, or any other family member you may have. Just continue to feel sorry for them, afterall they dont know what they are doing. "

CMS wrote on May 3, 2008 7:53 PM:

" Obviously the individual who wrote the first blog (KLL) is in my opinion worse than any homeless person walking the face of this planet. I feel sorry for a person like you. Its clear by your lack of sensitivity for human life that you should step back and take a good look on who really is the scumbag! "

KLL wrote on Apr 13, 2008 5:51 AM:

" No big loss, two less scum bags on this planet. "

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