John Kitzhaber

Looks like the Dem primary for governor in 2010 could be more crowded than we expected.  Based on email responses from some very vocal Democrats and on our blog, here are some additional governor wannabes that are being thrown around.

Former Governor John Kitzhaber endorses Steve Novick for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination.

Although Gov. Ted Kulongoski shared the stage with Sen. Hillary Clinton last weekend, his predecessors, former Oregon Govs. Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber, announced today that they will be standing behind Sen. Barack Obama.  read more »

Steve Marks’ freshly assembled campaign is rolling out endorsements today.Former Governor John Kitzhaber and former Oregon Democratic Party Chairman Jim Edmunson have both thrown their support behind Marks. 

"I am honored to have the support of my friends Governor Kitzhaber and Jim Edmunson.  read more »

Steve Novick scored a big endorsement today when former Governor John Kitzhaber, one of the most popular of Oregon’s recent politicians, threw his support behind the Senate candidate.

"I am endorsing Steve Novick because he fully understands that in order to secure the future of this nation we must first be willing to face the facts," Kitzhaber said.  read more »

Any rumors that Senator Brad Avakian is leaving the Secretary of State race will be quashed this week when he rolls out a few of his Democratic endorsers. Former Governor John Kitzhaber and Former Congressman Les Aucoin will top the list of several heavyweight elected officials who are throwing their support to Avakian.  read more »

John Kroger, who’s running for the Democratic nomination for Hardy Myers' retirement after three terms as Attorney General has sparked a spirited Democratic primaryState Attorney General, addressed an intimate group of about fifty Thursday night and engaged in a brief Q&A session.

Kroger, a professor at Lewis and Clark Law School and a former federal prosecutor, praised current Attorney General Hardy Myers, who announced this summer he would not be seeking reelection after almost twelve years as Oregon’s top law enforcement official. In announcing his decision, Myers, now 68, cited his age and a belief that the Justice Department can benefit from fresh leadership.

Kroger did however, highlight some key philosophical distinctions between himself and Myers, and suggested he would pursue a broader approach to the position.

Attorney General candidate John Kroger picks up the endorsement of ex-Gov. John KitzhaberGov. John Kitzhaber has endorsed law professor John Kroger for Attorney General, saying he likes the former federal prosecutor’s deep courtroom experience and his thoughtful ideas for protecting our children and the environment.”

“He's a fighter, and that makes him the right person for the job,” Kitzhaber said.