Jeff Merkley’s 45%-41% win over Steve Novick in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary raises two questions: can Merkley beat incumbent Gordon Smith, and what does the future have in store for Novick? With no general election opponent, does John Kroger’s victory in the race for Attorney General (56%-44% over the favorite, Greg Macpherson) put him into the race for Governor in 2010?
Big speechs, big endorsements, and big donations were spread throughout Oregon this week. Both Democrats on the Portland City Council and newly appointed GOP State Rep. Matt ...>