The Oregon primary is over and we now know who the candidates are for the general election in their U.S. Senate race. The Democrats have re-nominated incumbent Jeff Merkley, while the Republicans have nominated Monica Wehby. In the first poll taken after the primary, Merkley holds a 10 point lead over Wehby (47% to 37%).
This is good to see. Merkley has been a constant progressive voice and vote in the Senate for the past few years -- especially in fighting against the GOP's abuse of the filibuster rules. And if the Democrats are to hold their senate majority, they must hold this senate seat.
This information is from the Rasmussen Poll -- taken on May 21st and 22nd of 750 likely voters in Oregon, and has a margin of error of 4 points.
It helps that his R opponent is batcrap crazy, having had a police report filed on her for stalking her ex-boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I read about that. I do think Merkley is a pretty good senator though. After all, you could be stuck with Cornyn and Cruz (shudder).
DeleteYeah, he's pretty great, when you look at the alternatives. I also like my House rep Earl Blumenauer. Beats Mac Thorneswaffle by a country mile.
DeleteI agree. Rep. Dingleberry is a pathetic excuse for an elected official.
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