Sean Duffy

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2010
Contact: Matt Seaholm (715) 203-1299 or matt@duffyforcongress.com


Duffy Launches “Hometown Jobs Creation Tour” Today


7th District Candidate Kicks Off Effort to Revitalize Northern Wisconsin Economy

[Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.] Citing the economic concerns in central and northern Wisconsin and double-digit unemployment throughout the Congressional District he is running for, Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy is launching a “Hometown Jobs Creation Tour.”

Over the next several weeks, Duffy will be touring local businesses, talking with job creators and employees about the best ways for their leaders to help them create jobs. The district-wide tour begins today in Wisconsin Rapids at Golden Eagle Log Homes.

“The concern for many families is not only the jobs we’ve lost, but whether we are going to lose more. We need to turn things around and bigger government is not the way to do it,” Duffy said. “Dave Obey’s plan has been to spend our way out of this recession. His stimulus bill spent $787 billion, increasing our debt and deficit. My question is, ‘Where are the results?’”

Wisconsin has ranked among the hardest-hit states in the nation when it comes to job loss. Recording a record number of mass layoffs and more businesses closing than in any other state in the Midwest. The average unemployment within the 7th Congressional District is 10.27%, more than a half percent higher than the national average. Seven of the ten Wisconsin counties with the highest unemployment rate are within the 7th District as well.

“Dave Obey was given the biggest test of his career. Write a bill that will create jobs and stimulate our economy. With the continued unemployment in this district and all of the families who are still looking for work. If you had to give him a grade, I’m not sure how it could be anything other than an ‘F,’ Duffy said.

“The key to job creation lies with the people of Wisconsin, not in Washington. You cannot create more government regulations and increase taxes and expect jobs to magically appear. You have to allow employers and their workers the opportunity to grow their businesses by getting out of the way instead of telling them what to do.”

Duffy’s business visits will include businesses ranging in size and spanning the spectrum of industries. He expects to hit more than a dozen businesses in the coming weeks and will continue to meet with employers and their employees throughout the campaign.

{{Those who interested in participating in the tour or would like Sean to visit a business in your area, please contact the campaign at (715) 203-1299 or info@duffyforcongress.com}}