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LWolf

(46,179 posts)
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:51 AM Apr 2016

Wyden's challengers:

What do we know about them?

I myself know nothing, so am beginning the process of learning about them. I see that Paul Weaver is listed in my voter's pamphlet but didn't provide a statement. Kevin Stine did, and is linking himself to Sanders, which, on the surface, is a plus. What else?

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Wyden's challengers: (Original Post) LWolf Apr 2016 OP
Yeah, I had the same questions. Haven't seen anything in Register Guard or Oregonian. KPN Apr 2016 #1
Ron Wyden's time is up. He gradually moved into the floriduck Apr 2016 #2
I found Stine's web page: LWolf Apr 2016 #4
Here is Stine's bio. floriduck Apr 2016 #3
I didn't get a voters pamphlet yet grasswire Apr 2016 #5
Last week! LWolf Apr 2016 #6
Hey, thanks for this post classof56 Apr 2016 #7
It's the last lap of the year for me, LWolf Apr 2016 #8
Good to know you're hanging on, headed for the last lap. Kudos! classof56 Apr 2016 #9

KPN

(16,136 posts)
1. Yeah, I had the same questions. Haven't seen anything in Register Guard or Oregonian.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:54 AM
Apr 2016

Wyden's kind of a fixture though, no?

 

floriduck

(2,262 posts)
2. Ron Wyden's time is up. He gradually moved into the
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:55 AM
Apr 2016

corporatist role and no longer represents the State of Oregon's majority. I'm not familiar with his opposition but I am hoping he did himself in by pushing so hard for TPA and TPP.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
6. Last week!
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:59 AM
Apr 2016

And I'm on the red side of the mountains.

There are some other challengers for other offices to take a look at as well. I'm just starting.

classof56

(5,376 posts)
7. Hey, thanks for this post
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 01:26 PM
Apr 2016

I hadn't studied my voters' pamphlet in depth as of yet, and thus didn't note that Paul Weaver is running against Sen. Wyden. Since he provided no info, it's tough to know what he's about. I'm impressed by Kevin Stine, based on his write-up, but it's gonna be a stretch for me not to vote for Ron, he's been such a force for Oregon during his tenure. I'll weigh my decision carefully, of course. I'm thinking Kevin has a real future in Oregon politics. Hope the Democratic party appreciates and supports him!

Hope your year is going well. Mighty nice Spring we've having hereabouts! Take care.



LWolf

(46,179 posts)
8. It's the last lap of the year for me,
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 02:51 PM
Apr 2016

and I'm hanging on. Maybe we can meet up again this summer, after I've had a chance to catch my breath.

Stine...yes. I'm going to be paying attention to him. I may even give him a primary vote. I expect Wyden will prevail, and he'll get my vote in November, but it's good to see some fresh perspectives offered.

classof56

(5,376 posts)
9. Good to know you're hanging on, headed for the last lap. Kudos!
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:59 PM
Apr 2016

Yes, would like very much to get together in the not-too-distant future. We can touch bases on logistics when you've caught your breath. Meanwhile, it's on to the primaries, and for the first time, I do believe I'm feelin' the Bern.

Take care and courage!

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