In Other News: Republicans Struggle with Defections from Drazan to Johnson, and New TV Ads Focus on Homelessness, Gun Violence, Reproductive Rights [Portland, OR] – Oregon’s homelessness crisis continues to be a top concern for Oregon voters. This week, the Tina for Oregon campaign released a new background memo on housing and homelessness, and hosted […]
In New TV Ad, Tina Kotek Calls Out Johnson and Drazan for Siding with NRA over Oregonians
“To prevent gun violence, I’ll only answer to you.” [Portland, OR] – The Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad, “Stop,” where Tina lays out how both of her opponents have routinely sided with the gun lobby over Oregonians’ safety. The ad highlights Tina’s track record of passing common sense gun violence prevention legislation: expanding background […]
Housing Leaders: Tina Kotek is the Only Candidate Ready to Take on Oregon’s Homelessness Crisis
Tina Fought to Make Progress and Has an Urgent Plan of Action, Johnson and Drazan Offer Only “Platitudes and Snarky Comments” [Portland, OR] – Today at a virtual press briefing, housing leaders Ed Blackburn and State Representative Pam Marsh shared why Tina Kotek is the only candidate for governor with a proven track record and […]
The Homelessness Crisis is a Top Concern for Oregon Voters. Only One Candidate for Governor has a Track Record and a Plan that Housing Leaders Trust
Oregon is in the midst of a housing and homelessness crisis. All three candidates for governor are campaigning on homelessness because it is understandably a top concern for Oregon voters. However, it is crucial to note that all three candidates served together in the legislature in positions of leadership – but only one candidate made […]
New Poll Shows “Bipartisan Majority” of Oregon Voters Support Public Health Approach to Drug Use and Addiction
Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson Out-of-Step with Voters on Addiction Recovery and Measure 110 [Portland, OR] – New data released this week by Data for Progress shows that the vast majority of Oregon voters believe that drug use and addiction should be addressed through the public health system rather than the criminal system. The poll […]
Tina Kotek Launches New TV Ad Focused on Tackling Homelessness
“Tina understands the challenge and she truly cares” [Portland, OR] – The Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad, “Cares,” featuring Ed Blackburn, a housing and health care leader with more than 27 years of experience. In the ad, Blackburn describes Tina’s comprehensive plan to get Oregonians off the streets and into stable housing, as well […]
Week in Review: Voters Are Increasingly Concerned About “Threats to Democracy,” Which Spells Trouble for Drazan and Johnson
In Other News: Tina Kotek Leads Forum on Gun Violence Prevention [Portland, OR] – American voters now rank “threats to democracy” as the most important issue facing the country, according to recent polls. That does not bode well for Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson, who share ties with election deniers, Capitol rioters, and white supremacists. This […]
Drazan and Johnson Share Ties with Election Deniers, Capitol Rioters, White Supremacists
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 […]