Voters send Kagen back to Washington

GREEN BAY - U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) became the first member of his party to be re-elected in the 8th Congressional District in more than 30 years.

Hundreds of enthusiastic supporters cheered and chanted as Kagen took the stage at his post-election party at the Riverside Ballroom Tuesday night.

"In one collective voice you said, 'Doc, you got a good start but now let's get back to basics and begin to change Washington and don't ever let Washington change you,'" Kagen told supporters.

After his speech, Kagen spoke with FOX 11 about the big night for Democrats nationwide.   

"It's a historic victory for all Americans," Kagen said.  "This election was not a victory for Barack Obama, it was a victory for America.  We now turn the page."

Kagen says he's looking forward to working with a president from his own party.  He is also happy to put another campaign behind him.

"This election was not about Steve Kagen or John Gard," Kagen told supporters.  "This election was about all of you and all the good work we're gonna do together.  Will we get it?  I'm more convinced now than ever together we will."

Now that the election is over, Kagen says he's eager to get back to work for his constituents.  The first thing he's looking forward to is heading back to Washington later this month to work on another economic stimulus package.

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