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Thursday, May 18, 2006

Oregon: Election reform for independent voters

Why vote? Oregon seeks answers This state needs more inspiring campaigns, fewer disincentives to vote and open primary elections Thursday, May 18, 2006 The Oregonian ...Too, Oregon keeps clinging to a partisan primary system even as more and more Oregonians vote with their feet and register as independents, rather than Democrats or Republicans. Oregon just held a primary election that had the effect of deliberately excluding 450,000 independent voters. ... more


OREGON GOVERNOR'S RACE Thursday, May 18, 2006 David Reinhard The Oregonian ...Worse, this spring's Hill-Sorenson Democrats could have a vehicle for their discontent come fall. Voters who don't think Kulongoski's been aggressive enough in championing a sales tax or gay rights could find Sen. Ben Westlund's "independent" candidacy appealing. Suffice it to say, this kind of candidate isn't likely to take many votes from Saxton. Again, not good for an incumbent with low approval numbers. ... more


Waiting for Westlund to crash the party Thursday, May 18, 2006 The Oregonian ...Westlund has a dynamic challenge facing him: He must convince moderates -- who see no reason to reward Kulongoski with four more years -- that votes for the independent don't so split the field that the conservative block hands Saxton the keys to the governor's mansion. ... more

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