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Click Here 39 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, February 27, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend February 11, 2004 Talent builder seeks Democratic nod to run for Walden’s Second District seat Talent building contractor John McColgan, 48, will run for the Democratic nomination for the Second Congressional District seat now held by Republican Rep. Greg Walden. McColgan sought the nomination in 2002, but was beaten by Ashland resident Peter Buckley, who announced Tuesday his Democratic bid for the state Legislature. McColgan, a pro-life Democrat, said he will run as an opponent of the war in Iraq, the increasing federal deficit, a shift of funding from domestic to military needs and the doctrine of pre- emptive war. "I hope to attract independents and moderate Republicans who question the war and who look at the federal deficit as a ticking time bomb that will blow away the hopes of baby boomers to have Social Security and Medicare waiting for them when they retire starting in seven years," McColgan said. McColgan, who was local chairman for the Michael Dukakis presidential campaign in 1986 and went to the national convention as a platform representative, will officially announce his candidacy at the Jackson County Democratic Central Committee meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at JJ North’s in Medford. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback 3 WEEKS FREE! ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times