Debates and Support

The following story ran in the Wausau Daily Herald. In it, Reid challenges Obey to 6 debates. Obey says only 3.

Also, Tyberg says he will support Reid in November. Way to go Jeff!!

U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, a Wausau Democrat who has been in Congress for 37 years, will face 26-year-old Republican Nick Reid of Rice Lake in the Nov. 7 general election.

Reid, a former press secretary for U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, R-Kan., won the GOP nomination in Tuesday's primary election for Wisconsin's District 7. Reid captured 59 percent of the vote in defeating Jeff Tyberg, 37, of Grantsburg.

"The primary season is over, and it's time to offer the voters a choice," said Reid, who has challenged Obey and Green Party candidate Mike Miles to six debates. "I hope that my opponents will allow all of the voters in this district to see and hear firsthand what our positions are so that they can make an informed decision on Nov. 7."

Obey already has set aside dates for three debates in central Wisconsin, including one Oct. 26 in the theater at the University of Wisconsin Marathon County. That debate will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with moderator Glen Moberg of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Miles of Luck also is challenging Obey in November but had no Green Party primary opposition.

Tyberg said he will support Reid in his campaign against Obey.

"I look forward to assisting him in achieving our mutual goal of winning the November election and providing the people of the 7th District with a real voice in Washington," he said Wednesday in a press release