The Duds & TP Show

[ABM]

Knew about Duds, obviously. However, I was not aware that TP was involved in his campaign efforts.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/100699439.html

Former NBA forward-center Chris Dudley, 45, is running for governor of Oregon as a Republican.

Dudley, a graduate of Yale, played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1993-'97 and 2001-'03.

One of his former Trail Blazers teammates, Milwaukee's Terry Porter, is among Dudley's campaign contributors. Porter, the former Bucks coach, is also a member of Dudley's campaign finance committee.

"The voters of this state don't get too excited about Republican governors, I can tell you that right now," Porter told the New York Times. "But he's going to put in the tireless effort that he's always been known for on the basketball court."

 

[julius]

TP doesn't know that this state doesn't get excited about bad republican candidates. The good ones (which Oregon hasn't had in a long time) can get the state behind them.

Someone who has no experience in any form of politics, and basically hasn't said anything to hang his hat on, won't get a state behind him (yes, I know..."Obama did").

I'll put it this way, if Kitzhaber beats you in the election, you lost because you suck. Not because you're a R, but because you didn't have any credible stances. Good lord, Kizty sucks.

 

[MARIS61]

I agree Kitzhaber sucks, but it's unlikely there is a less-qualified person than Dudley to lead this state anywhere.

Luckily, this will turn out like just another trip to the free throw line for the Big Dud.

Goose eggs.

 

[Tortimer]

The way I see it is I know for sure Kitzhaber sucks and I don't want him again. I also know Dudley is a good guy and am willing to take a chance on him.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

The way I see it is I know for sure Kitzhaber sucks and I don't want him again. I also know Dudley is a good guy and am willing to take a chance on him.

I'm sort of there with you. My problem is that this is governor and someone who could really fuck up the state. I don't like Kitz, but I don't think he will ruin the state. Not sure about Dudley. I really wish the republican party could of come up with someone else. Dudley feels a little gimmicky . . . but Kitz feels like more of the same, which wasn't that good.

I'm torn right now.