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Election 2010: In a passionate political year, hard-hitting U.S. House races
The Oregonian | April 18, 2010 | The Oregonian Editorial Board

All five of Oregon's congressmen are running for re-election this year, and the emotional politics of 2010 have produced an array of challengers. Many are new to the political system, and several would provide strong and useful challenges to the state's incumbents.

Metro candidates putting jobs first
Pamplin Media Group | April 15, 2010 | Jim Redden

The Portland-area Metro president is the most powerful politician you’ve never heard of – and the job is completely up for grabs. Three candidates are running for the position, which heads the only elected regional government in the country.

Green group endorses candidates
The Salem Statesman Journal | April 9, 2010 | Beth Casper

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters endorsed both Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber in the 2010 race for Oregon Governor.

The announcement comes after last week's gubernatorial environmental debate, co-hosted by OLCV and four other groups. The debate, along with a questionnaire and...

A Cold (And Cruel) April Week In Northwest Politics
Oregon Public Broadcasting | April 9, 2010 | Geoff Norcross

T.S. Eliot was right.  April is the cruelest month.  At least it is for Washington lawmakers.  They're struggling to wrap up a special session in Olympia to close a nearly $3 billion budget gap.

Meanwhile, candidates are maneuvering for position in the Oregon Governor's...

Major Enviro Group Makes Dual Endorsement in Governor’s Race
Willamette Week | April 6, 2010 | Hank Stern

Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber have played to a tie in their battle for an endorsement from the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. The environmental group announced  this morning it’s endorsing both men in the May 18 Oregon primary. The joint...

Environmental group endorses Kitzhaber and Bradbury
The Oregon Politico | April 6, 2010 | Sarah Ross

PORTLAND- In a rare move by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, the environmental advocacy group announced Tuesday their endorsements of both Democrat gubernatorial candidates Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber.

“A dual endorsement is fairly rare, but this is an exceptional case...

Both Bradbury and Kitz Score Green Endorsement
The Portland Mercury | April 6, 2010 | Sarah Mirk

After last week's environmental debate between three gubernatorial candidates, major green group the Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) has made a surprising endorsement: it's supporting BOTH John Kitzhaber and Bill Bradbury for governor.

From the OLCV's statement: “A dual...

Fit to be Tied
The Portland Monthly's Muddy Boot Blog | April 6, 2010 | Brian Barker

When it comes to nabbing endorsements on being Oregon’s next governor, John Kitzhaber and his cowboy boots appear more like leather-clad steamrollers. In the past couple of weeks, he’s smashed his main democratic rival Bill Bradbury with nods from the American Federation of State,...

OLCV Endorses Two Candidates For Governor
Natural Oregon | April 6, 2010 | Dennis Newman

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters is having trouble making a decision about who to endorse in this year’s race for Governor. So it’s taking the unusual step of endorsing two candidates. That may not be a bad thing. OLCV says, after considering last week’s debate on the...

Governor's race green debate
The Daily Vanguard | April 1, 2010 | Carrie Johnston

Tuesday night’s debate, held in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom, drew over 1,000 registered attendees, while adjacent rooms with live screenings of the debate accommodated the overflow.

The candidates, former Governor of Oregon John Kitzhaber, former Chief of Staff for...

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