Michigan’s 7th District race: Democrat Mark Schauer defending against Tim Walberg

Associated Content ^ | 10-11-2010 | Christopher Berenger

[Darren McCarty]

Michigan's 7th Congressional District would represent a high-profile upset for Republicans, given that the district includes Jackson, the birthplace of the Republican Party, and it had been in Republican hands from 2993 to 2009. Freshman Congressman Mark Schauer, a Democrat, narrowly defeated the GOP's Tim Walberg in 2008 and is facing a rematch this mid-term election. It's an anti-incumbency election in a slightly Republican-leaning district, so Walberg is presenting a strong challenge for Schauer. The race, as it stands, is a toss-up.

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Key Differences between Tim Walberg and Mark Schauer

Jobs: Schauer was a supporter of the stimulus bill, while Walberg has voiced opposition. Walberg, according to his website, strongly favors tax reduction and reduced government spending, making those two concerns a centerpiece of his campaign. He notes he received the "Taxpayers Hero" award from Citizens Against Government Waste in 2008. Schauer has presented himself in the On the Issues section of his campaign site as fiscally responsible as well, arguing that he was against additional spending on the Wall Street bailout and that the Club for Growth had said he had "cut more pork barrel spending from the federal budget than any other Michigan Democrat."

Health care: Schauer supported the health care legislation that passed this year. Walberg opposed that bill, stating that it would reduce choice and exchange a high insurance bill for a bigger tax bill. He has signed a pledge to repeal the bill if elected. Schauer counters by arguing the Congressional Budget Office predicts the health care reform bill will cut the federal deficit by $1.3 trillion over two decades.

[Darren McCarty]

We need to send Marky Mark Schauer back to the private sector. He's the typical talk conservative and vote lefty democrat politician.

Tim Walberg is a true conservative who was abandoned in the Obama wave as McCain quit Michigan. He lost by 2% in 08 with no money whatsoever. Tim won in the democratic year of 06. He's a good man who I have been able to count on in the past. If you have extra money and want to support a true conservative who has won and can win, Tim's your guy.

[TruthHound]

I thought Walburg was excellent in “Boogie Nights.”

[cripplecreek]

I’m Tim Walberg and this is where I stand:

* I stand for our Founding Principles - belief in God, our Declaration of Independence, and Constitution...

* I stand for Freedom - to start a business, to choose your doctor, what you drive, what you eat, to carry a gun, to teach & raise your own children, and to live your own life...

* I stand for Personal Responsibility - let’s reward good behavior and discourage bad behavior...

* I stand for Limited Government, Limited, Regulation, Limited Spending, Limited Taxing, and Limited Borrowing...

* I stand for Life and all other American Traditional Values...

“The fundamental difference in this campaign is that I put my trust in the American people, and Mark Schauer puts his trust in big government.”

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And still facing the never ending vendetta of Joe Schwarz who has again endorsed Schauer. Make sure to ask the Snyder campaign to distance themselves from Joe Schwarz.