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Filling the vacant seat of state Senator Kurt Schrader (D-Canby), who is now heading to Congress, is turning out to be more of a saga than some pols initially anticipated. Clackamas County ... >
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Gordon Smith
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17%
Ted Ferrioli
0%
Mike Erickson
17%
Allen Alley
0%
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November 18, 2008
"I am interested in the seat and have been encouraged to look at it." - State House candidate Toby Forsberg (D) on his interest in the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Representative-elect Kurt Schrader (D).
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Committed to unseating Smith
I don't see how getting financial support from the DSCC might put Merkley in a position where he is "unable to deal with Smith." Merkley is a great candidate, and he'll fight hard in the general election against Smith. He's right on the issues, and he's committed to defeating Smith in the general election.
While some might not like the fact that the DSCC is getting involved in a contested Democratic Primary, the assistance is not an anointing (we still have to cast our votes), nor will it be a hindrance to Merkley during the general election.