26-year-old Elkhart man runs for Congress
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Posted: 4:46 PM Mar 25, 2008
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One young Elkhart resident not only plans to go to the polls, he plans to vote for himself.

Michael Montagano is 26-years-old and he's running for Congress unopposed as the Democratic candidate in Indiana’s third district.

I feel like this is a unique opportunity for a new generation of leadership—a choice between the past and future, and this is our time. It's unacceptable to wait ten twenty or thirty more years to solve the problems that have the potential to crush our nation,” says Attorney Michael Montagano (D) Indiana’s 3rd district candidate.

Montagano is an attorney with some experience in government. He worked for former Congressman Tim Roemer and former Lt. Governor Joe Kernan.

Montagano will run against Republican incumbent Mark Souder in Indiana’s third Congressional district.
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Posted by: Mike Location: Ligonier on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Dan from Mishawaka...same ole, same ole? Have you even taken the time to meet this young man? I have and I think that he has wisdom beyond his years. Besides you would think that perhaps you would want a lawyer in the office that you can trust and I think that Michael is that person. Sometimes it is good to have a lawyer in those positions that really understand the law and the way it works. Not always but that is usually best. The problem in the past is the trust issue. I think Michael is a person we can trust . I also think he speaks from the heart about the issues that affect this great state and about what he plans to do to try to fix those issues. Good luck Michael.
Posted by: Mary Mathews Location: Mishawaka, IN on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Michael has the leadership qualities USA has missed for many years... honesty, trust, intelligence, energy, family honors, and the ability to lead by example. A vote for Michael is a vote for an outstanding representative for Indiana's future. mlm
Posted by: concerned Location: e-town on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:58 PM
any relation to ralph??
Posted by: Dustin Location: Mishawaka on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:16 PM
It is not necessary to be photogenic to be a successful politician (see Henry Waxman) but it helps. The reasons why so many lawyers run for office? Attorneys are used to speaking to crowds/large audiences, you need quite a bit of your own money to run for office and you need a lot of contacts. It's not as easy as it looks.
Posted by: Bill Location: Osceola on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Why a democrat though?
Posted by: Rob Location: South Bend on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Good luck man. While you're there why don't you see about some term limits for Congressmen/Senators?
Posted by: Anoymous Location: Elkhart on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Dustin... Photogenic??? Only attractive individuals can run for public office?
Posted by: class of '99 Location: Mberry on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:36 AM
way to go Mikey, you got my vote. Go N'Ridge.
Posted by: Dan Location: Mishawaka on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Another attorney in Washington. Just what we need! More of the same ole,same ole.
Posted by: Bonnie Location: Elkhart on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Refreshing! More young people need to get themselves involved in politics. The status quo is not working!
Posted by: Dustin Location: Mishawaka on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Michael is a great guy and a great candidate. Young, energetic, photogenic and a very bright individual. He is going to give Souder a real run for his seat. This is a race to watch. Along with the 6th district (Pence vs. Barry Welsh) and the 7th (Andre Carson vs a cast of thousands) this could be the sleeper in Indiana in '08.
Posted by: John on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Count my vote for Mark Souder...

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