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Mortgage woes might hurt John Kline’s reelection chances

By Molly Priesmeyer | 10.21.08 | 10:03 am

Foreclosures are rising rapidly in John Kline’s 2nd Congressional District, where counties like Le Sueur and Carver saw foreclosures spike by more than 140 percent last year. Most of the district is experiencing a foreclosure rate that surpasses the national average, and the numbers are expected to rise this year. With the economy in a slump and a consistent record of voting against foreclosure prevention and help, is Kline’s reelection in jeopardy?