Wisconsin Public Radio News -- Obey Drops Out

Obey Drops Out
Congressman Dave Obey shakes the political scene with news of his retirement
5/05/10

Wisconsin's senior member of Congress says he won't run for re-election this fall. Mike Simonson reports that Democratic Congressman Dave Obey's decision today stunned the political landscape:
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News of Congressman Obey's retirement draws range of reactions
5/06/10

Yesterday's announcement of the retirement of longtime Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey has brought reaction from his friends, his opponents, and the people of his hometown of Wausau. Glen Moberg reports:
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Photo of Congressman Dave Obey, from his official website.

Democrats discuss who can fill Dave Obey's seat in Congress
5/06/10

Immediately following yesterday's announcement that Congressman Dave Obey would retire from office, a short list of Democrats who could replace him began circulating. Mike Simonson reports from Superior:
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