Democrats and Dystopia
Post-Obama politics
We all know the world changed two years ago. Oregon Republicans now embrace Cambridge Analytica, the Mercers, the Koch brothers and the Trump clan: It’s … Continue reading
Hot Air Society
Progressives and Primaries
November is next!
Primary elections suck for a variety of reasons, especially if you’re a rookie politician. My first primary as a candidate was May 17, 1994. I had … Continue reading
The ‘Year of the Woman’ — or is it?
Progressives Can't afford to wait until November
We have been hearing from every corner nationally and here in Oregon about a “blue wave” coming this fall led by Democratic women in response … Continue reading
Republicans on Warpath!
Dorchester doozies disturb Democrats
In my column I never aim to appease any but the most moderate of Republicans and other weird sects. Turns out that’s a bad business … Continue reading
BE NICE, TONY
I know Tim Laue. Tim Laue is a friend of mine. Tony Corcoran and the Hot Air Society’s snide comments in the guest column (2/22) prompt … Continue reading
Lane County Commission Needs Estrogen Therapy
Trump and #MeToo in the Year of the Woman
March 6 is the candidate filing deadline for the May 15 primary election, so let’s review what’s at stake and who should be politically burned at the … Continue reading
Horse Pucky Debate
On Getting Cedric’s Goat
Remember, dear reader, last year I carefully explained the difference between a horse race and a political race? (In a horse race the whole horse races, remember?) … Continue reading
Expel Greg Walden from Congress!
His Republican House tax giveaway will kill Oregonians
Is it just me? Or are others asking the same existential questions? RYFKM? Tax breaks for the rich? Tax increases for Oregon’s workers, educators, firefighters, … Continue reading
Circle Jerks
Looking for love in all the wrong places
I’ve had an exciting couple of months since we last visited. It’s been nice to be away from politics for a while. I did an enjoyable Eugene … Continue reading
The Race is On!
Does Nike make horseshoes?
Everyone knows the difference between a horse race and a political race, right? In a horse race, the whole horse races! It’s been barely a … Continue reading