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Kurt SchraderHe leads by an impressive 24 points in the race for Oregon’s fifth congressional district. Start measuring the drapes. |
Kate BrownThe seasoned campaigner should know better than to take it easy for several months leading up to the election while her political newcomer GOP opponent builds a stealth campaign. |
Gordon SmithIn his toughest race yet, Smith gets some love from the liberal leaning Washington Post and some welcome poll numbers from local pollster Bob Moore. |
John McCainHis GOP friends at the NRSC air a television ad in Oregon scaring voters of a possible one-party rule, presuming McCain loses his bid for the White House well before election day. |
Dave ReinhardThe conservative Oregonian columnist takes a buyout and lands a new gig working for well-entrenched Salem lobbyist Mark Nelson. |
Ben WestlundHis history of cocaine possession, a DUI arrest and accusations of sexual harassment is revealed in the final days of the state treasurer’s race. |
Josh KardonSenator Wyden’s Chief of Staff steps up to defend the remaining strong relationship between his boss and Senator Gordon Smith despite Wyden’s aggressive support for Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley. |
Bill BradburyStaff reveals the Secretary of State didn’t ask for any help from senior Senator Ron Wyden in Bradbury’s unsuccessful 2002 bid to unseat Senator Gordon Smith. |
Oregon House RepublicansIn a last ditch effort to try and prevent a Democratic super majority, they get a quick $100,000 cash infusion from some big bad tobacco boys. |
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