Both Conservative Candidates Have Troubling Links to Far-Right Extremists [Portland, OR] – Timber Unity, a group with well-documented ties to white nationalists and other extremist groups, endorsed Republican Christine Drazan and praised conservative Betsy Johnson this week. According to reporting from KGW’s Pat Dooris, Drazan said she appreciates the support from the group and she “looks forward to […]
Democratic Oregon governor nominee Tina Kotek argues for gun safety at Portland forum
“By Wednesday, in the wake of a grocery store shooting in one of Oregon’s largest cities, Kotek had given up on getting her two rivals in the governor’s race to debate gun policy. Instead, she joined gun control advocates, including the leader of a national gun safety group, at a performance space in north Portland […]
Gun Violence Prevention Forum Highlights Stark Contrast in Governor’s Race
Drazan and Johnson Called Out for Siding with the NRA over Oregonians’ Safety [Portland, OR] – Today at a gun violence prevention forum in Portland, Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts and local advocates made the case for electing Tina Kotek as Oregon’s next governor, and called out Republican Christine Drazan and conservative Betsy Johnson […]
Good News on Labor Day: Oregon is Ranked Best State to Work in America, Thanks to Policies Tina Kotek Championed
Kotek: “I will always be on the side of working people” [Portland, OR] – This Labor Day weekend, a new survey ranks Oregon as the No. 1 best state to work in America and the No. 1 state for working women – thanks in large part to policies that Tina Kotek championed as Speaker of the House. Oxfam, a […]
Week in Review: Bend Shooting Brings Gun Violence to Forefront in Election, Drazan Caught Red-Handed Trying to Hide Her Anti-Abortion Views
In Other News: Tina for Oregon Launches Timely New TV Ads on Gun Violence Prevention and Reproductive Rights [Portland, OR] – The attempted mass murder at a Safeway in Bend last Sunday “cranked up the political heat” on the debate about gun violence prevention in the 2022 election. Several news outlets highlighted the stark contrast […]
ICYMI: “Morning Joe” Zeroes in on National GOP Effort to Hide Candidates’ Extreme Positions on Abortion
“What we’re seeing this time around is next-level mental and rhetorical gymnastics.” This week, Axios revealed that Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan is part of a national trend they dubbed the “big scrub,” where GOP candidates around the country are trying to “disappear the hardline anti-abortion stances they took during their primaries.” Yesterday, MSNBC’s “Morning […]
ICYMI: HuffPost – “A Gun-Loving Gubernatorial Candidate Could Tip Oregon To Republicans”
By Kevin Robillard Key Points: “A new ad from Kotek’s campaign highlighting Johnson’s long-held support for gun rights shows a key part of their strategy. Johnson had an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association, voted against a “red flag” gun control law and also owns a submachine gun.” “The Kotek campaign’s ad features a […]
New TV ad: Oregon Mom is a “Hard No” on NRA-Backed Candidate Betsy Johnson
“A governor should keep people safe. Betsy Johnson has already failed that test.” [Portland, OR] – Today, the Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad highlighting former Senator Betsy Johnson’s long record of opposing common-sense legislation to prevent gun violence in Oregon. In May, shortly after 19 children were murdered in a mass shooting at an […]
Christine Drazan Caught in National Republican Effort to Hide Extreme Positions on Abortion
“Republican candidates around the country are trying to disappear the hardline anti-abortion stances they took during their primaries.” [Portland, OR] – Today Axios revealed that Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan is part of a national trend they dubbed the “big scrub,” where GOP candidates around the country are trying to “disappear the hardline anti-abortion stances they took during […]
Tina for Oregon Releases New TV Ad Featuring Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
“She is the only candidate for governor that we trust to protect women’s health care” [Portland, OR] – The Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad featuring Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon’s Executive Director, An Do. In the ad, An highlights Tina’s track record as a champion for reproductive rights who passed the nation’s strongest abortion access […]