Photo: #The candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District: Former U.S. Sen. Rod Grams, R-Minn., and incumbent Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn.
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The candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District: Former U.S. Sen. Rod Grams, R-Minn., and incumbent Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. (Grams photo courtesy of the American Jewish Congress; Oberstar photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Campaign 2006

The incumbent congressman vs. the former senator


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Rep. Jim Oberstar, D Minn., who has represented Minnesota's 8th District for almost 32 years, is facing a well-known challeger this year: former Sen. Rod Grams, R-Minn. Midday presents their Oct. 17 debate in Grand Rapids.

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