The next Attorney General might see a bump in his paycheck, Arnold backs out on Smith and the Peace Party may bring Ralph Nader's dream of Oregon candidacy to a reality. Here are this week's Winners & Losers.
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Matt WingardHis appointment to fill state Rep. Jerry Krummel's seat gives Wingard a slight edge in tough general election race this November. |
Mike EricksonSerious questions about his trip to Cuba only adds to his lack of credibility in his bid for Oregon's fifth congressional district. |
Oregon Peace PartyGaining enough signatures to make the November ballot, the Peace Party may now give Ralph Nader first-time candidate status in Oregon. |
Oregon House RepublicansLosing yet another candidate in Washington County, the Oregon House GOP his little chance of regaining a majority this fall. |
John KrogerOur newly licensed attorney and likely next Attorney General might get a big bump in his salary if the Public Officials Compensation Commission has its way. |
Arnold Schwarzenegger FansThe Terminator's scheduled fundraiser for Senator Gordon Smith had to be cancelled so he could stick around California to deal with state budget woes. |
Jeff MerkleyOregon's Democratic nominee is one of three US Senate candidates speaking before the Democratic National Convention. |
Smith Frozen FoodsOwned by the struggling incumbent Senator Gordon Smith, the company got caught by the DEQ dumping potential toxic waste into the local Pine Creek. |
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