AltWeeklies Wire
Oregon Democrats' Envious Eyes Turn East to Montananew
Big Sky Country, where George W. Bush creamed Democratic opponents in both 2000 and 2004, has something unusual that many Oregonians envy: two Democratic senators in the U.S. Capitol.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
11-28-2007 |
Politics
Dems Hold a Campaign Q&A Minus the Candidatesnew
With Oregon's presidential primary not until May 20 -- long after the contest will probably be decided -- candidates aren't making Oregon a regular stop. So Democrats held a forum with local supporters standing in for the busy candidates.
Willamette Week |
Amanda Waldroupe |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
Portland Foresees Big Bill for Prez Candidate Securitynew
The Portland Police Bureau expects to spend $600,000 guarding presidential candidates who campaign here in 2008. That sum could pay the annual salaries of 15 new officers.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
11-07-2007 |
Politics
Is Oregon Congresswoman's Bill a 'Blank Check' for Bush Spies?new
U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley is in an odd spot for a Democrat -- sponsoring a wiretapping bill that civil libertarians warn is a ripe for abuse.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Safe Kingdomnew
Are Democrats angry at Blumenauer over inaction on impeachment? Yes. Are any of them looking to run against him? No.
Willamette Week |
Krista Stryker |
09-26-2007 |
Politics
How is Senate Candidate Jeff Merkley as a Landlord?new
The Oregon House Speaker-turned U.S. Senate candidate has a few unhappy constituents -- the renters of property he owns in Portland and Tualatin.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Q&A: Nydia Velazqueznew
The Puerto Rican congresswoman's first trip to Portland is the latest in her long line of more important firsts.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Hitting the Streets with Portland Backers of Ron Paulnew
The Texas congressman's political stance against most federal spending and overseas military engagements has won over enough disaffected Democrats, ex-Greens and loyal Republicans under one banner to meet weekly at three locations around the city.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Portland's Black Community Has Barack Obama's Backnew
Or do they?
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Will it Take a Lawsuit for Portland to Elect a Black Mayor?new
Regardless of whether Mayor Tom Potter decides in mid-September to run again, know this: the U.S. is more likely to elect its first black president next year than Portland is to elect its first black mayor.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Wyden Takes Heat at Town Hall on Iraqnew
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) defended Congress' handling of the war since the Dems took over in January.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Putting the 'OR' in 'Pork'new
Sniffing out which Oregon lawmakers bring home the most bacon.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Jackpot in Oregonnew
A bar owner who sold coke and a mom who sold meth are two of the lucky few to get a pardon from the governor.
Willamette Week |
Nicholas Deshais |
08-08-2007 |
Politics
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Traveling Mannew
When it comes to privately funded travel, let the congressman be your tour guide.
Willamette Week |
Carla Axtman |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
Bush Leaguenew
Commutation plus eternal war still equals a safe presidency.
Willamette Week |
Nicholas Deshais |
07-12-2007 |
Politics
