About he who may Coakley David Obey, this reader is quite right:

You neglected to mention that he is also a champion speed climber. A sport you may not be familiar with, but people that live in logging towns know well and enjoy the sport. He may still do it for exhibition. Gives him a unique narrative, especially in NW Wisconsin.

As Duffy’s campaign website explains:

Four generations later, Sean is carrying on the family tradition as a nationally recognized professional lumberjack athlete. He is a three-time world champion in the 90-foot speed climb and an accomplished log-roller. Sean has been a color commentator for ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games, as well as a Badger State Games Honorary Athlete and takes pride in bringing national attention to a sport with vital roots in Wisconsin’s proud history.