Sean Duffy: TIME - '40 Under 40'

TIME magazine cites Wisconsin's Sean Duffy as one of the rising stars of U.S. politics, "40 Under 40."

In an epic election cycle, a new generation of civic leaders is already at work trying to fix a broken system — and restore faith in the process. Meet the rising stars of American politics

Duffy, 39, may be best known for his turn on MTV's The Real World or perhaps as a five-time world-champion log climber. But in northwestern Wisconsin, the Republican is thought of as the district attorney who cracked down on child sex crimes. That law-and-order rep has made him the front runner for the state's 7th Congressional District seat. And his clever television commercials, in which he out-lumberjacks his rivals, have gone viral.

Who is your political hero/inspiration?
Ronald Reagan

What's your go-to political blog?
Real Clear Politics and Redstate.com

If you weren't working in politics, what would you be doing?
I loved my job as a prosecutor. If I wasn't running for Congress I'd still be a DA and a lumberjack competitor.

What's the most overlooked issue facing America these days?
The most overlooked issue facing America is the economic nuclear bomb we have given to China thanks to Washington's inability to reign in spending. Our reliance on China to fund projects we can't afford does not come without serious national security implications.

Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
I'm a father and a husband first. In five years, I hope representing Wisconsin's 7th District will also be on that list.

Go, Sean!
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Here's Sean Duffy's reaction:

"I am honored to be named to TIME's list, which includes so many other great leaders, and I appreciate TIME Magazine's confidence in my ideas and vision."