January 7, 2008 - 5:59am
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Jeff Merkley's busy schedule
By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com ReporterThe Oregonian’s Harry Esteve today takes a look at Democratic House Speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Merkley, who looks to have a full plate in the coming months.
“House Speaker Jeff Merkley, D-Portland, plans to preside over next month's legislative session in addition to pursuing his Senate primary bid.
“Merkley's decision sets up a high-stakes political subplot for the session. A successful session would make him look good, allowing him to boast of the results when he resumes his Senate campaign. If it goes sideways -- well, you can picture the negative ads now.”
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