Democrat Elwyn "El" Tinklenberg faces controversial Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann in the 2008 race for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District seat.Los Angeles Times: Bachmann's rival reaps benefits of 'Hardball' comments (October 23, 2008) Tinklenberg is an ordained Methodist minister and expert in public transportation who served in the administration of former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.Official Site: Meet El Tinklenberg Bachmann appeared to be a shoe-in for reelection until she made controversial statements on MSNBC's Hardball in October 2008, saying that she suspects Barack Obama and other members of Congress of having "anti-American" views.Los Angeles Times: Bachmann's rival reaps benefits of 'Hardball' comments (October 23, 2008)
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Full Name
Elwyn Tinklenberg (nicknamed "El")
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Born
February 26, 1950
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Birthplace
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Party
Democratic-Farmer-Labor (Democratic Party's state affiliate in Minnesota)
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Opponent
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (Republican)
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Spouse
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Alma mater
University of Minnesota Duluth (1973), United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (1977)Official Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
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Positions held
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*1977-1986
United Methodist Minister in Blaine, MinnesotaOfficial Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
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*1987-1996
City Councilman and Mayor of BlaineOfficial Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
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*1999-2002
Minnesota Commissioner of TransportationOfficial Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
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*2003
Served on Board of Directors for American Public Transportation AssociationOfficial Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
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*2008
President of Tinklenberg Group consulting firmOfficial Site: Meet El Tinklenberg
