Articles Tagged POLITICS

Monday, December 1, 2008
Sizemore Jailed On Contempt Charge
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Washington State Lawmakers Scramble To Close Budget Gap
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Oregon's Political Map Tilts Blue
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Gordon Smith Apologizes For Comments On Marriage
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
WA Republicans Hold Convention This Weekend
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Democratic Candidates Make Televised Case To Voters
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Portland Commissioner Erik Sten Steps Down
Monday, March 31, 2008
Bill Clinton Continues Campaign Swing Through Oregon
Senate Democratic Candidates Tout Resumes
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Walden's Earmark Requests Online, Bend Misses Out
Monday, March 24, 2008
State Office Of Rural Policy To Close After Only Four Years
Dozono Will Continue Campaign For Portland Mayor
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Campaign Swing Ends With Town Hall Meeting In Medford
Friday, March 21, 2008
Obama Begins Oregon Tour With Endorsement In Portland
Thursday, March 20, 2008
No Public Funds For Dozono
Obama Fans Snap Up Tickets for Oregon Campaign Stops
Monday, March 17, 2008
Walden At NRCC When Audit Problem Started
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Washington Legislature Drops Sonics Bill
Washington Republicans Criticize Budget Deal
Oregon Labor Chief Resigns
Washington Democrats Budget Deal Saves $835 Million
Washington Lawmaker Has Plan For Faulty Home Construction
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Flurry of Bills Pass Washington Legislature
Idaho Ban on Election Day Hard Liquor May Be Overturned
Monday, March 10, 2008
Senate Race Features More Than Headliners
Friday, March 7, 2008
Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Could Be Battleground
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Oregon’s Fifth District Race Gets Another Candidate
Former Eugene Mayor Will Run Again
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Governor's Deputy Chief Of Staff Will Run For Treasurer
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Former Kitzhaber Advisor Joins 5th District Race
Monday, March 3, 2008
Kitzhaber Endorses Novick In U.S. Senate Primary Race
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Rossi Takes To YouTube To Defend Record
Oregon Republicans Hold Off Judgment Until Weekend
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Looks Like Hooley's Seat Will Be Filled By A Man
Ralph Nader Could Change State's Senate Race Dynamics
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Kurt Schrader Joins Race To Replace Hooley
Monday, February 25, 2008
Finally…An Oregon Republican For Statewide Office
Eugene News Anchor Signs On For Sec. Of State Race
Multiple Campaigns Will Keep Mannix Busy This Year
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Mannix Will Form Exploratory Committee For House Run
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
GOP Financial Struggles Won't Impact U.S. Senate Race
Frohnmayer Won't Pick A Backup Party
City Elections Getting Crowded In Portland
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Idaho Senator Larry Craig Admonished By Senate Ethics Committee
Monday, February 11, 2008
Hooley Says She Told Democrats About Decision
WA Voters Caucus; Next Step Is Primary
Friday, February 8, 2008
Obama Campaign Tells Voters Wrong Day For Caucus
Washington Caucuses Merely The Beginning Of Delegate Allocation
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Rep. Hooley Says She'll Pursue Other Opportunities
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Washington Caucuses Next Up In The Primary Spotlight
Super Tuesday Results Do Little To Increase Oregon's Role
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Washington Voters Watch Super Tuesday With Interest
Idaho Democrats Caucus In Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday Isn't All That Special In Oregon
Friday, February 1, 2008
Blumenauer Says Obama Will Inspire Young Voters
Smith Way Ahead In Senate Race Fundraising
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Federal Election Filing, Polling Updates Senate Race
Washington Offers Voters A Caucus, A Primary Or Both
Oregon Supporters React To News From Giuliani, Edwards
Can Mitt Fix A Broken Washington D.C.?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
McCain, An Establishment Maverick In The Oval Office?
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Is 'Change' More Than Just A Slogan For Obama Campaign?
Monday, January 28, 2008
Bush's Earmark News Not Devastating To Northwest
How Would A 'President Hillary' Run The Country?
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
In Pendleton, Democratic Senate Candidates Avoid Sparring
Democratic Senate Hopefuls Debate In Pendleton
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Oregon Polling Firm Agrees To NH Court Dates
Economic Stimulus Package High On Rep. Walden's List
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Western Presidential Debate Ignores Oregon's Issues
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Rossi Delivers His Own State-of-the-State Online
Colorado May Adopt Oregon's Vote By Mail System
Monday, January 14, 2008
First TV Ad Airs In Oregon Senate Race
Sunday, January 13, 2008
To Open, Or Close, That’s The Primary Question
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Oregon Dems Making Picks For President
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Oregon State Senator Reportedly Under Investigation
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Race For Democratic Senate Nomination Heats Up
Monday, January 7, 2008
Is It Time To Revamp Oregon's Initiative System?
Portland Business Leader Announces Run For Mayor
WA Sec. Of State Thinks There's A Better Primary System
Late Primary Doesn’t Deter Oregon Candidate Supporters
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Portland Stone Mason Finds 'Raw Democracy' In Iowa
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
WA. Texting While Driving Ban Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sen. Smith Hit With Criticism For Comments On Trent Lott
Monday, December 17, 2007
Frohnmayer Outlines Health Care Plans In Run For U.S. Senate Seat
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Kulongoski Calls Clinton The Best Candidate To 'Repair The Damage'
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Warrants Issued In Extortion Case Involving Washington Lawmaker
Eastern Oregon Democrats Hope 2008 Is A Breakthrough Year
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Bend Voters Get Long-Awaited Ballot Rematch
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Faith Matters Less In Oregon Politics Than Elsewhere
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Protesters Focus On Sen. Smith Ahead Of Next Year's Election
GOP Longshot Ron Paul Wins Energized Following
Monday, December 3, 2007
Portlanders Keep An Eye On Guantanamo Detainees' Cases
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Teachers' Unions File New Suit Against Sizemore
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Bruce Starr Opts Out Of Secretary Of State Race
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Democrat Metsger Enters Secretary Of State Race
Thursday, November 15, 2007
AG Candidates Collect Endorsements For Democratic Primary
Thursday, November 8, 2007
WA Supreme Court Throws Out Voter-Approved Property Tax Cap
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Opponents Consider Legal Challenge To I-960
Clatsop County DA Pay Measure Failing
Voters Seem Fickle After Spendy Fall Campaign
Washington Voters Send 'No New Taxes' Message
Millions Of Reasons For Measure 50 Defeat
Measure 49 Just Another Bend In A Long Land Use Road
Clackamas County Board Expands To Five Members After Vote
Clatsop County DA Measure Too Close To Call
The Money's Spent, The Votes Are In: Wrapping Up Tuesday's Election
Measure 49 Supporters Thrilled With Victory
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Eyman's Initiative 960 Leads In Washington Polls
Voters Snuff Out Cigarette Tax For Childrens' Health Care
Special Election Turnout Leaves Much To Be Desired
Gay Scandals Bedevil Republican Party
Another SW Washington Lawmaker In Trouble
Monday, November 5, 2007
Gregoire, Rossi Spar Over Transportation Priorities
Money No Object As Time Runs Short On Measure 50 Campaign
Too Late To Mail Ballots For Election In Oregon
Variety Of Issues Face Northwest Voters On Tuesday
Friday, October 26, 2007
Death With Dignity Act Turns 10, Will Washington Follow Oregon's Lead?
Paisley Recall Pits Growth Vs. No-Growth
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Lewis And Clark Dragged Into Measure 49 Campaign
Rossi Announces Rematch With Gregoire For Washington Governor
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Gay Rights Opponents Challenge Referendum Decision
Churches Join In Call For Yes Vote On Measure 50
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Oregon Senator Part Of Bi-Partisan Political Dynasty
Monday, October 22, 2007
Howard Dean Wants 'Neighborhood Leaders' For Democratic Party
Ref 67: Consumers In The Middle As Insurance Companies And Trial Lawyers Duke It Out
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Yes On 50 Urges Cigarette Tax Hike To Support Healthy Kids
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Gov. Kulongoski Says Allegation Has No Merit
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Measure 50 Campaigns Dispute How Much Money Will Go To Kids
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Simple Signs Sell Complex Solution
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Washington Governor’s Campaign Heats-Up Before It Begins
Cigarette Companies Burning Through Millions To Defeat Measure 50
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Signatures Fall Short, Domestic Partnerships To Become Law
John Edwards Campaigns At Union Meeting In Seaside
Monday, October 8, 2007
No On 49 Campaign Defends Property Rights Reforms
'Certainty' Of Measure 49 Seems Uncertain At Best
I-960: Eyman’s Latest Attempt To Curb Government
Barack Obama FInds Two Kinds Of Support In Oregon
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Yes On 49 Campaign Looks To Limit Measure 37 Changes
Friday, October 5, 2007
Merkley Raises Nearly $300,000 For Senate Bid
Monday, October 1, 2007
Kulongoski, Roberts Endorse MacPherson For Oregon AG
WA Governor To Sue Bush Administration Over Children’s Health Insurance
Friday, September 28, 2007
GOP Candidate Giuliani Plans Quick Stop At Portland Deli
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Kate Brown Launches Campaign For Sec. Of State Office
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Measure 49 Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor In Wine Country
Gay Rights Opponents Submit Referendum Signatures
Idaho Senator Puts Resignation Plans On Hold
Minnesota Judge Hears Case Of Idaho Senator Larry Craig
White House Withdraws CIA Nominee After Wyden-led Objections
Monday, September 24, 2007
Gov. Gregoire Urges Congress to Reauthorize Children’s Health Program
Independent Party Growing Fast In Oregon
Gay Rights Referendum Faces Signature Deadline
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Former Enron Prosecutor Joins Race For Attorney General
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Clock Is Ticking For Oregon Signature Gatherers
Merkley Campaign Hits A Few Pot Holes On First Tour
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Measure 50 Supporters Want To Send Message To Tobacco Companies
Monday, September 17, 2007
Republicans Favor Erickson Early In Repeat Run Against Hooley
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Oregon Officials Send President Letter Urging Withdrawl
Monday, September 10, 2007
One Term In Mayor's Office Enough For Potter
Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama Rallies Portland Supporters
Friday, September 7, 2007
John Frohnmayer To Make Independent Bid For U.S. Senate
Federal Judge Okays Measure 49 Ballot Title Language
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Hooley Latest Oregon Representative To Hear Anti-War Protests
Measure 50 Ad Ruffles Some Feathers
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Initiative Activists Already Gathering Signatures For 2008 Ballot
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Enviromentalists Cheer, Conservatives Bemoan Departure Of Sen. Craig
Friday, August 31, 2007
Oregon Republicans Call On Craig To Resign
Smokers Say Ballot Measure Is Illegal
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Portland Attorney Challenges Federal 'Widow Penalty'
Kulongoski Accepts ODOT's Bridge Condition Report
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Craig's Problems Have Mixed Implications For Oregon
War Protesters Target Senator Wyden's Office
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Washington's Brian Baird Firm In The Face Of War Criticism
Constituents Confront WA Congressman Over Iraq
Monday, August 27, 2007
Fired U.S. Attorney Reacts To Gonzales Resignation
Idaho Senator Arrested For Lewd Conduct In Airport Restroom
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
WA Election Official Says August Primary Didn’t Scare Off Voters
Oregon Attorney General's Race Kicks Off
'America's Mayor' Mines For Support In Gem State
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Poll Finds Shift In Oregonians' Candidate Preferences
Oregon AG Hardy Myers Won't Run For Office Again
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Portland Council Votes To Enforce Sit-Lie Ordinance
Clatsop County D.A. Pay Measure Makes Fall Ballot
Opponents Trying To Overturn Gay Rights Bills
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Sen. Wyden Greeted With Calls For Impeachment At Portland Meeting
Monday, August 13, 2007
Gov. Kulongoski Makes Early Pick In U.S. Senate Race
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Governor Vetoes Four Items, Including OMSI Funding
Governor Signs Children's Health Care Plan
Monday, August 6, 2007
It's the Dog Days of Summer, But Don't Forget to Vote
Friday, August 3, 2007
Bend Council Doesn't Vote On Bush/Cheney Impeachment
Northwest Farmers May See New Yields In Farm Bill
County Chair Says Sellwood Bridge Project Could Take Eight Years
Clackamas County To Vote On Expanding Commission To Five Members
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Multi-Year Timber Payments Deal Still Possible

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