Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary Today

Building on the momentum across the country for Hillary, today the Hillary Clinton campaign announced the endorsement of 50 Elected Officials in Oregon.

"I am grateful to have such strong support across all of Oregon," said Senator Hillary Clinton. "I am committed to talking about the issues that matter to Oregonians - from creating new 'green collar' jobs, to protecting our environment and standing up for Oregon's rural communities."

"After eight years of George W. Bush, we need a President who can immediately start to clean up his mess and start solving problems again," said Eugene State Representative Sara Gelser. "I'm supporting Hillary because she is the candidate who is best suited to beat John McCain in the fall and bring our country back."

"I believe that Hillary Clinton is the best choice for all Oregonians," said Milwaukie Mayor Jim Bernard. "Throughout this primary, she has listened to Oregonians.  Her Oregon Compact reflects the knowledge and experience that comes from decades in public service.  And her proposal for two Oregon debates shows that she is not taking our state for granted.   I couldn't be prouder to be supporting Hillary."

"I'm proud to be standing with Hillary," said Greenhorn Mayor Frances Villwock. "Hillary has been fighting for change for the past 35 years and I know she is our best candidate to take on the Republicans in November. Hillary is also the only candidate with a plan for truly universal healthcare."

"Hillary has the strength and experience to start solving the big challenges we face on day one," said Lincoln City Councilor Doug Holbrook. "She has reached out directly to Oregonians and talked about the issues that are important to us. Hillary has the strength and experience to put her plan for truly universal healthcare into action. Hillary isn't taking Oregon for granted and I'm proud to be supporting her."

FULL LISTED OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ENDORSING HILLARY, including the states Governor:

Ted Kulongoski, Governor
Darlene Hooley, United States Congress
Vicki Walker, State Senator
Ginny Burdick, State Senator
Laurie Monnes Anderson, State Senator
Sara Gelser, State Representative
Deborah Boone, State Representative
Mitch Greenlick, State Representative
Carolyn Tomei, State Representative
Diana Simpson, Sheriff, Benton
Annabelle Jaramillo, Commissioner, Benton
Martha Schrader, Commissioner, Clackamas
Mike Dugan, District Attorney, Deschutes
Bill Dwyer, Commissioner, Lane
Lonnie Roberts, Commissioner, Multnomah
Desari Strader, Commissioner, Washington
Maria Rojo de Steffey, Commissioner, Multnomah
James White, Mayor, Depoe Bay
John McArdle, Mayor, Independence
Les Paustian, Mayor, Heppner
Jerry Cole, Mayor, Rainier
Linda Malone, Mayor, Sandy
Cheri Olson, Mayor, North Plains
John Oberst, Mayor, Monmouth
Lori Hollingsworth, Mayor, Lincoln City
Susan Walker, Mayor, Nyssa
Tom Hughes, Mayor, Hillsboro
James W. Lewis, Mayor, Jacksonville
James Bernard, Mayor, Milwaukie
Frances Villwock, Mayor, Greenhorn
Mary Schamehorn, Mayor, Bandon
Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor, Portland
Betty Taylor, City Councilor, Eugene
Markley Drake, City Councilor, Happy Valley
Cynthia O'Donnell, City Councilor, Hillsboro
Carrie Nelson, City Councilor, Hood River
Nancy Lodge, City Councilor, Independence
Rick Brissette, City Councilor, Lincoln City
Doug Holbrook, City Councilor, Lincoln City
Patricia Daniels, City Councilor, Corvallis
Deborah Barnes, City Councilor, Milwaukie
Mike Claassen, City Councilor, Bandon
Betty Bode, City Councilor, Beaverton
Charlie Crawford, City Councilor, Philomath
Marion Brown, City Councilor, Falls City
Cathy Stanton, City Councilor, Beaverton
Charlie Crawford, City Councilor, Philomath
William Beers, City Councilor, Rufus
Sharon Nolan, City Councilor, Rufus
Sydney Sherwood, City Councilor, Tigard
Don Clyde, City Councilor, Bay City
Sam Steidel, City Councilor, Cannon Beach



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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (2.00 / 2)

good to see so many mayors on that list!


by zane on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:22:38 PM EST

Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (2.00 / 1)

I agree, and of course, the Governor.  Not to mention all the local folks and even US Rep, giving a couple Super D's.  A great list of support.


by LindaSFNM on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:28:43 PM EST
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wow, I am impressed and (2.00 / 2)

surprised.  A couple of super delegates too.  Very good for our girl!  I thought Oregon was hostile territory to hear some of the locals describe it.


For Obama it now becomes: Faith, hope and CHANGE! And the greatest of these is Change!
by TeresaInPa on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:34:02 PM EST

Re: wow, I am impressed and (2.00 / 1)

woohoo!


"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum
by canadian gal on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:48:07 PM EST
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excellent (2.00 / 1)

thanks for the great update, TiPA!
by linc on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:54:46 PM EST
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Obama's (2.00 / 1)

Support From Oregonians

Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Congressman David Wu
Retired Air Force General Tony McPeak
Vietnam Vet/Retired Green Beret Jim Rassmann
Former Governor John Kitzhaber
Former Governor Barbara Roberts
State Treasurer Randall Edwards
Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo
Senate Pres. Pro Tem Margaret Carter (Portland)
Senator Alan Bates (Ashland)
Senator Avel Gordly (Portland)
Senator Rick Metsger (Mt. Hood)
Senator Bill Morrissette (Eugene)
Senator Floyd Prozanski (Lane, Douglas Counties)
Senator Ben Westlund (Tumalo)
Speaker of the House Jeff Merkley (Portland)
Speaker Pro Tem Diane Rosenbaum (Portland)
State Rep. Jeff Barker (Aloha)
State Rep. Phil Barnhart (Lane, Linn Counties)
State Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Wash. County)
State Rep. Peter Buckley (Ashland)
State Rep. Ben Cannon (Portland)
State Rep. Brian Clem (Salem)
State Rep. Jackie Dingfelder (Portland)
State Rep. Chris Edwards (West Eugene)
State Rep. Dave Edwards (Hillsboro)
State Rep. Larry Galizio (Tigard)
State Rep. Paul Holvey (Eugene)
State Rep. Betty Komp (Woodburn)
State Rep. Tina Kotek (North/NE Portland)
State Rep. Mary Nolan (Portland)
State Rep. Tobias Read (Beaverton)
State Rep. Mike Schaufler (Happy Valley)
State Rep. Chip Shields (Portland)
State Rep. Brad Witt (Clatskanie)
Former Portland Mayor Vera Katz
Bend Mayor Bruce Abernethy
Woodburn Mayor Kathy Figley
Former Labor Commisioner Mary Wendy Roberts
OSU Men's Basketball Coach Craig Robinson
Democratic Senate Candidate Steve Novick Portland

And Newspapers:
The Oregonian
"What we see in Obama is strength and personal integrity"
Willamette Week
"Obama has met every Clinton challenge and risen above it"
Eugene Register-Guard
"Obama has great strengths"
Medford Mail-Tribune
"Obama is Democrats' best choice"
Portland Mercury
"Like hitting the 'reset' button on this country's political system"
Portland Observer
"He is the better candidate to end the politics of personal destruction"
East Oregonian
"Barack Obama is the face of the future for America - and Oregon"
Pamplin Media (Portland Tribune, Forest Grove News-Times, Estacada News, Gresham Outlook)
"Obama is best for Democrats"
The Skanner
"Yes We Can"
La Grande Observer
"His is a fresh voice in American politics"

Ducks LOVE Obama


A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin
by hootie4170 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:43:12 PM EST

So (none / 0)

are you like that in real-life, or just here on the internets?
by linc on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:54:17 PM EST
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Re: So (2.00 / 1)

Sucks when it comes full circle, eh?


A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin
by hootie4170 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:07:35 PM EST
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What comes full circle? (none / 0)

pretty sure I have never spammed one of your diaries...
by linc on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:51:45 PM EST
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Re: Obama's (none / 0)

Well, thank you for showing us how childish that you would post B O's endorsements on this diary, even if he doesn't have as many and that's including NON ELECTED Officials, apparently throwing every name you can come up with and still cut short, but we understand your desperation must have driven you to that.


by LindaSFNM on Tue May 06, 2008 at 04:56:15 PM EST
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Re: Obama's (none / 0)

So you actually counted them...Man I wish I had your job!!!


A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin
by hootie4170 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:13:33 PM EST
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Quit whining, it's called balance (none / 0)

My god, for anyone on Mydd to be upset at Obama support showing up, is truly laughable.  You folks have been so unbelievably biased, unfair, and absurd in your support for Hillary, it is beyond the pale.

I know it is hard for you to believe but many of us here support Obama and want the balance of information besides the never ending chorus of Hillary's cheers


Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages. ~Thomas A. Edison
by mattjfogarty on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:23:55 PM EST
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Quack! /eom (none / 0)


No Way, No How, No McCain!
by GFORD on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:11:58 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

She is going to lose Oregon..you can take that to the bank.......and please provide proof of this nationwide momentum for Hillary.....last time I checked, Senator obama was leading in almost ALL of the nationwide tracking polls...he took a hit in the Gallup for a few days surrounding Rev Wright but has gradually slipped back into the lead....that's momentum


"I am standing with Barack Obama to say, `Yes, we can!'" Hillary Clinton 6/7/08
by feliks on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:02:32 PM EST

Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

You mean like B O's other predictions that didn't come to pass?  lol


by LindaSFNM on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:12:40 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

Ahhhh, we won't even get into Hillary's predictions....This was supposed to be over by Super Tuesday.....OUCH!!


A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin
by hootie4170 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:14:30 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

What happened, stub your toe as you were putting your foot in your mouth?  LOL

...hmmm, Obama's failed calls to end the election wearing on ya'll, huh?


by environmentally blue on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:27:26 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

Ah, that would be a NO!!  She can't win, period!


A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin
by hootie4170 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:28:30 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

Hillary beats Obama by 7 points nationally according to IPSOS.


by mmorang on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:41:30 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

you found the ONE outlier...good for you


"I am standing with Barack Obama to say, `Yes, we can!'" Hillary Clinton 6/7/08
by feliks on Tue May 06, 2008 at 06:15:26 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

more important than that meaningless stat is the fact that Clinton does much better than Obama in the swing states that will decide the election:

OH
PA
FL
MI

We need to win 3 out of 4 of the above states to win the presidency. Obama can only win 2 at best. He is yesterday's news.


by mmorang on Tue May 06, 2008 at 07:10:47 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

He will win Ohio, Pa, and Michigan(where he actually polls better than hillary against Mccain)...plus he puts into play, Indiana, Colorado, Virginia and other states that HRC has no chance to win.


"I am standing with Barack Obama to say, `Yes, we can!'" Hillary Clinton 6/7/08
by feliks on Tue May 06, 2008 at 08:13:35 PM EST
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Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary (none / 0)

Yeaahhhh! Oregon for Hillary!!!

and soon, Hillary for America!


by environmentally blue on Tue May 06, 2008 at 05:29:01 PM EST

Re: Oregon: 50 Elected Official Endorse Hillary To (none / 0)

This is good news coming out of that state. If she wins Indiana tonight which is looking good for her thus far with 65% of the vote in, then it is on to WV for a big win. Of course the media pundits and commentators are trying to bury her for the fourth time. LOL


Steven Shaman Publisher Skywatch-Media News
by steve468 on Tue May 06, 2008 at 08:59:25 PM EST


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