Spotlight on the WI 8th Congressional District

Republican Winner, Reid Ribble
Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District is located in the northeastern area of the state and includes Green Bay and Appleton. In the 2006 and 2008 elections, Democrat Steve Kagen faced Republican John Gard and defeated him both times. The political climate for this midterm did not favor Democrats to the extent the previous two did. Big government aficionado Kagen had a daunting task winning a third term in this historically Republican district. The pendulum swung back in the Republican’s favor. Political outsider Reid Ribble, roofing contracting owner/operator, won the Republican primary on September 14 with 50% of the vote over three competitors. Ribble brought 35 years of successful business experience into this race. He knows what it takes to create jobs and balance a budget. With his victory over Kagen, 55% to 45%, Ribble will carry his voice for fiscal sanity to the halls of Congress.
Reid Ribble
  • Wisconsin native
  • Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music
  • Owner/operator roofing contracting business, 1976-present - President since 1981 (one of the most successful roof construction and consulting companies in the United States
  • Member: National Roofing Contractors Association, the Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Home Builders as well as the Brown County and Outagamie County Home Builders Associations
  • President, National Roofing Contractors Association, 2005
  • President of the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress, present
  • Head Varsity Volleyball coach, Appleton East High School
  • Director of WEMI radio in Appleton, two terms
  • Director of Life Promotions, two terms
  • Chairman of the Board of Life Promotions, one term
  • Currently serving on the corporate board of directors for the YMCA of the Fox Valley

ISSUES

A detailed statement on Reid Ribble's stance on important issues can be found at:

http://www.ribbleforcongress.com/category/issues/

"I am concerned about my family's future and your family's as well. The career politicians in Washington have let us down. For the last forty years our leaders have been unable or unwilling to balance the budget and have expanded government to unsustainable levels. It's time for some common sense in Washington and promoting one more politician from State, County or City government has proven not to work. Since the career politicians have shown time and again that they cannot get the job done, I have decided to bring my 35 years of professional experience to Washington. Let's bring fiscal sanity back to our government and with your help it can happen."
Reid Ribble - Fiscal Responsibility, while Steve Kagen wastes trillions.
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