Politics Oregon Gov candidates

[barfo]

Looks like about 20%.

Nah. It's much less than that, I'll bet. Surely *some* people who currently say they'll vote for Johnson do have a preference between Drazen or Kotek.

And now that he has given Johnson a solid platform with name recognition, Phil is going to flood Drazen with cash.

Yep. Have to admit that he played that as well as he could have (assuming that he fervently desires to be a scumbag, that is).

They are just giving people who didn't really want to support the Dem agenda another option. You can try to make them feel guilty, but it won't matter. Dems have pushed them too far.

We'll see. And yes, I will try to make them feel guilty. They deserve to feel guilty, if they help elect Drazen.

barfo

 

[HailBlazers]

This is where I fall as well.

Shame.

 

[ABM]

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/13/biden-campaigning-for-oregon-democrats-00061589

Oregon is suddenly in jeopardy, and Joe Biden wants to help
The president is hitting the trail in a traditionally Democratic state that is threatening to slip away.

Joe Biden’s appearance this week on the campaign trail in Oregon says as much about Democrats’ struggles in the reliable blue state as it does about his own careful approach to the midterms.

Biden advisers and close political allies are worried about a confluence of factors that threaten to flip the open contest for governor in the state. A third-party challenger is pulling more support from Democrats than the GOP; four contested congressional races, including one over the border in Washington state, have resulted in a barrage of Republican TV ad attacks; and the uneven economic recovery and spiraling quality of life concerns around homelessness and crime are weighing on voters.

“It’s just a tough year for us,” a Biden ally conceded.

That’s compelled Biden to do something rare for him so far this cycle: headline a grassroots volunteer event with Democrats.

The president’s midterm travel schedule so far this year has been sparse, consisting largely of raising cash for Democrats and setting up big-picture themes for the party, while mostly campaigning closer to home. He has, however, stood beside candidates at official events touting policy and appeared with a number of gubernatorial candidates since the summer, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Pennsylvania state Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Maryland’s Wes Moore, who could be the state’s first — and nation’s only — Black governor next year.

Now, hoping to avoid a devastating loss in a Democratic enclave, and with polls showing a dead heat for the governorship, the White House approached former Oregon state House Speaker Tina Kotek to arrange the presidential visit in support of her campaign.

“Suddenly, everyone figured out we have a real governor’s race out here,” said Jake Weigler, an Oregon Democratic strategist not involved in the contest. “People are waking up and thinking that losing could actually happen.”.........................

 

[Phatguysrule]

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/13/biden-campaigning-for-oregon-democrats-00061589

Oregon is suddenly in jeopardy, and Joe Biden wants to help
The president is hitting the trail in a traditionally Democratic state that is threatening to slip away.

Joe Biden’s appearance this week on the campaign trail in Oregon says as much about Democrats’ struggles in the reliable blue state as it does about his own careful approach to the midterms.

Biden advisers and close political allies are worried about a confluence of factors that threaten to flip the open contest for governor in the state. A third-party challenger is pulling more support from Democrats than the GOP; four contested congressional races, including one over the border in Washington state, have resulted in a barrage of Republican TV ad attacks; and the uneven economic recovery and spiraling quality of life concerns around homelessness and crime are weighing on voters.

“It’s just a tough year for us,” a Biden ally conceded.

That’s compelled Biden to do something rare for him so far this cycle: headline a grassroots volunteer event with Democrats.

The president’s midterm travel schedule so far this year has been sparse, consisting largely of raising cash for Democrats and setting up big-picture themes for the party, while mostly campaigning closer to home. He has, however, stood beside candidates at official events touting policy and appeared with a number of gubernatorial candidates since the summer, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Pennsylvania state Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Maryland’s Wes Moore, who could be the state’s first — and nation’s only — Black governor next year.

Now, hoping to avoid a devastating loss in a Democratic enclave, and with polls showing a dead heat for the governorship, the White House approached former Oregon state House Speaker Tina Kotek to arrange the presidential visit in support of her campaign.

“Suddenly, everyone figured out we have a real governor’s race out here,” said Jake Weigler, an Oregon Democratic strategist not involved in the contest. “People are waking up and thinking that losing could actually happen.”.........................

Somehow I doubt Biden is what the people who are considering voting for Johnson or Drazen are hoping to see.

But let's see how it goes...

 

[ehizzy3]

I will believe when I see it.

I remember the same things were being said about Knute Buehler and Chris Dudley

 

[Chris Craig]

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/13/biden-campaigning-for-oregon-democrats-00061589

Oregon is suddenly in jeopardy, and Joe Biden wants to help
The president is hitting the trail in a traditionally Democratic state that is threatening to slip away.

Joe Biden’s appearance this week on the campaign trail in Oregon says as much about Democrats’ struggles in the reliable blue state as it does about his own careful approach to the midterms.

Biden advisers and close political allies are worried about a confluence of factors that threaten to flip the open contest for governor in the state. A third-party challenger is pulling more support from Democrats than the GOP; four contested congressional races, including one over the border in Washington state, have resulted in a barrage of Republican TV ad attacks; and the uneven economic recovery and spiraling quality of life concerns around homelessness and crime are weighing on voters.

“It’s just a tough year for us,” a Biden ally conceded.

That’s compelled Biden to do something rare for him so far this cycle: headline a grassroots volunteer event with Democrats.

The president’s midterm travel schedule so far this year has been sparse, consisting largely of raising cash for Democrats and setting up big-picture themes for the party, while mostly campaigning closer to home. He has, however, stood beside candidates at official events touting policy and appeared with a number of gubernatorial candidates since the summer, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Pennsylvania state Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Maryland’s Wes Moore, who could be the state’s first — and nation’s only — Black governor next year.

Now, hoping to avoid a devastating loss in a Democratic enclave, and with polls showing a dead heat for the governorship, the White House approached former Oregon state House Speaker Tina Kotek to arrange the presidential visit in support of her campaign.

“Suddenly, everyone figured out we have a real governor’s race out here,” said Jake Weigler, an Oregon Democratic strategist not involved in the contest. “People are waking up and thinking that losing could actually happen.”.........................

Biden is here next to my apartments. It's all blocked off. We went to see him drive by on the sidewalk and didn't realize he was coming here. He's at the union next door. Got the secret service on the roof. We didn't know until we got close and 6 flashlights lit up. We backed up quickly.

 

[Voodoo]

Biden is here next to my apartments. It's all blocked off. We went to see him drive by on the sidewalk and didn't realize he was coming here. He's at the union next door. Got the secret service on the roof. We didn't know until we got close and 6 flashlights lit up. We backed up quickly.

Did you tell them it was you and not @Elpresidente?

 

[Chris Craig]

Did you tell them it was you and not @Elpresidente?

Yes, I was very clear.

 

[ABM]

Did you tell them it was you and not @Elpresidente?

Rumor has it, @EL PRESIDENTE is in Martha's Vineyard.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Rumor has it, @EL PRESIDENTE is in Martha's Vineyard.

YEah, border patrol dropped me off here.

 

[ABM]

YEah, border patrol dropped me off here.

Finally, a good sport. Kudos, my friend!

 

[Hoopguru]

Biden is here next to my apartments. It's all blocked off. We went to see him drive by on the sidewalk and didn't realize he was coming here. He's at the union next door. Got the secret service on the roof. We didn't know until we got close and 6 flashlights lit up. We backed up quickly.

Years ago I was checking in at the Billings Sheraton and all of a sudden I felt a dog sniffing my legs and foot, turn out Clinton was staying there and the SS was literally sniffing the place before he got there.

 

[Road Ratt]

Her being a republican, I could never vote for Christine. Her being an establishment pick, I could I never vote for Tina.

 

[Chris Craig]

Her being a republican, I could never vote for Christine. Her being an establishment pick, I could I never vote for Tina.

Then you aren't voting?

 

[Lanny]

YEah, border patrol dropped me off here.

Florida border patrol?

 

[Shaboid]

 

[BigGameDamian]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.da...r-says-end-Democrats-40-year-hold-Oregon.html


Nike co-founder and Oregon's richest man Phil Knight says he will do whatever it takes to end Democrats' 40-year hold on the state as he throws his $35.9b fortune behind Republican Christine Drazan

• Phil Knight said he would do anything to defeat Democrat Tina Kotek
• The Nike co-founder is Oregon's richest man and has spent millions on the race
• His money has boosted an independent and helped a Republican take the lead
• If Christine Drazan wins she would be first Republican to be elected governor of the deep blue state since 1982 - the year Diet Coke was launched
• Knight expressed frustration with the state's liberal drug laws in an interview
• They are blamed for spiraling crime in Portland, the state's biggest city

 

[barfo]

Something seriously wrong with that survey.
Women's rights are the 16th most important "problem"?
I smell a rat.

barfo

 

[Lanny]

Something seriously wrong with that survey.
Women's rights are the 16th most important "problem"?
I smell a rat.

barfo

If it looks like a rat, smells like a rat and acts like a rat then guess what.

 

[Hoopguru]

Something seriously wrong with that survey.
Women's rights are the 16th most important "problem"?
I smell a rat.

barfo

The survey pertains to what people feel are the priority problems facing the State now. I dont have a problem with the top 5 being on a person's wish list? do you?

 

[ABM]

Something seriously wrong with that survey.
Women's rights are the 16th most important "problem"?
I smell a rat.

barfo

Well, you've never really been at issue with that before......you pirate.

 

[Shaboid]

Here's where Oregon governor candidates diverge on addressing homeless crisis

 

[HailBlazers]

Here's where Oregon governor candidates diverge on addressing homeless crisis

I learned nothing unfortunately.

 

[Shaboid]

I learned nothing unfortunately.

Yeah, none really gave a full plan by any means.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Yeah, none really gave a full plan by any means.

Yeah, they all just said basically "the people in charge now suck. I don't suck. Vote for me."

But I guess it worked for Obama and Trump, so why not?

 

[Hoopguru]

Im not voting for this person, but she made a comment I agree 100% with, regarding the homelessness issue.
“Frankly, if people decline services, if they are choosing a homeless lifestyle because they’re facing substance use disorder or in fact it’s a choice they’re making, it’s time for our state to recognize there must be accountability.”

 

[Lanny]

Im not voting for this person, but she made a comment I agree 100% with, regarding the homelessness issue.
“Frankly, if people decline services, if they are choosing a homeless lifestyle because they’re facing substance use disorder or in fact it’s a choice they’re making, it’s time for our state to recognize there must be accountability.”

Homelessness is a national issue. If it isn't dealt with there it will never get dealt with. Also notice how this problem ia throughout our country and most certainly not just here.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Im not voting for this person, but she made a comment I agree 100% with, regarding the homelessness issue.
“Frankly, if people decline services, if they are choosing a homeless lifestyle because they’re facing substance use disorder or in fact it’s a choice they’re making, it’s time for our state to recognize there must be accountability.”

I Don't agree with spending 5-6x as much on people just to prevent them from damaging their own body.

Just get them in housing and offer them the necessary rehab and recovery services. The consequences are living a shit life as though you're in prison because you can't afford anything else.

Arrest those who resort to crime and help those who want the help.

This works and is the most effective and efficient way to solve this problem. You have to streamline it like this or it will turn into corrupted bureaucracy.

 

[Lanny]

I Don't agree with spending 5-6x as much on people just to prevent them from damaging their own body.

Just get them in housing and offer them the necessary rehab and recovery services. The consequences are living a shit life as though you're in prison because you can't afford anything else.

Arrest those who resort to crime and help those who want the help.

This works and is the most effective and efficient way to solve this problem. You have to streamline it like this or it will turn into corrupted bureaucracy.

That's what they do now.

 

[Hoopguru]

I Don't agree with spending 5-6x as much on people just to prevent them from damaging their own body.

Just get them in housing and offer them the necessary rehab and recovery services. The consequences are living a shit life as though you're in prison because you can't afford anything else.

Arrest those who resort to crime and help those who want the help.

This works and is the most effective and efficient way to solve this problem. You have to streamline it like this or it will turn into corrupted bureaucracy.

dont disagree. However there is a segment that dont want help period, some with mental issues and some with, leave me alone its my life and i'll live it how and where I want.
I agree in doing whatever helps those who want help, but those that defiantly refuse and dont care need to be accountable / penalized. We used to have vagrant laws.