Kagen says Dems need to get message through in 8th CD

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen told delegates he ran for Congress to oppose a pair of wars being waged by "a president who couldn't think things through."

He said he wants to stay to fulfill the promise of health care reform and help rebuild the nation's economy. He stressed that he has voted "no to bailouts; yes to jobs," and said he was proud to deliver on a promise of leaving no patients behind with the passage of health care reform.

But he also said that his constituents are "confused," and he needs Democrats to help him in the 8th CD.

"They actually believe what they see on TV and think it's reality," Kagen said. "We have to work hard to get our message through."

-- By Andy Szal