Multnomah County

So, once again today we received correspondence from the Oregon Republican Party. Apparently they know that we haven't voted yet, but what they've failed to notice is the party affiliation change - there are no registered Republicans in this household.

Today we received this post card:

So they're definitely still working hard to ensure the Republicans have someone on the ballot in November against State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson.

If it wasn't for this postcard and the previous letter, I'd have no idea this was going on. I haven't seen anything on The Outlook's web site, haven't heard anything around town, etc.

So it still makes me wonder - are we the only district they're doing this in?

And if they're going to spend money on an effort like this, doesn't it make sense to ensure the people are still registered as Republicans?

As I've already said, I'm supporting Rob Milesnick for the District 3 seat on the Multnomah County Commission. Of all the candidates, he was the one who understands the strife that has been happening between the County and east county, and he has ideas on how to repair the broken relationship between the County and the cities in east county.

Last month, The Oregonian endorsed my pick of Milesnick for the seat.

From their endorsement:

The toughest choice, by far, faces voters in District 3, covering Southeast Portland, where there are five serious candidates.

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But the polished Milesnick would bring new energy and a fresh approach. It's telling that he earned endorsements from former county Chair Bev Stein and former Gov. Barbara Roberts.

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OLMC opens doors to opportunity for minority candidates!  

The Oregon League of Minority Candidates will host its kickoff gala on the evening of May 12, at the Oregon Convention Center.  

Electronic Voting Machines Will Eat Our Election

They've digested the millions of votes they gobbled up and made disappear in 2004 and are coming for more. And we can prove it.

Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections
One Night Only Screening
Portland - Cinema 21
Monday, May 5
7:00 PM
Post-film Q&A with director David Earnhardt and representatives from Alliance for Democracy, Progressive Democrats of America, and the Oregon Voter Rights Coalition

Watch the Trailer

It's been four years since the 2004 election debacle and a mere 6 months before the next presidential election and yet these questions remain unanswered:

* Why do 18 states still use computerized electronic voting machines with no voter verifiable paper trail?
* Why are the machines still using proprietary software that is contractually protected from inspection?
* Why are private corporations, with no obligation to protect the public interest, still maintaining and monitoring these machines?

Join Ambassador Wilson for a blogger roundtable meeting at the Oregon for Hillary Headquarters. Contact Scott Zumwalt at szumwalt@hillaryclinton.com if you would like to attend. This is your chance to interview George Bush's worst nightmare!

I keep hearing people say over and over that they are voting for Barack Obama because he has a vision for this country.  I have read his views on the issues and the "Blueprint" for change.  I have been stumped on the whole vision idea.  I now have discovered that Obama's vision is based on his book "The Audacity for Hope".  I looked up the word "vision" in the dictionary.  It is a noun.  A vision is a concept, a dream.  Okay now I get it.  Obama's Vision for America is a dream, an ideal for America.  He has a great vision.  But...a vision is a noun not a verb.  A vision doesn't go anywhere without action.  We need change in America now.  We have to start somewhere right now.  Does Senator Obama have a plan of action?  As I have stated, I've read his "issues" statements.  There are some great visions.  But, there are very few statements about how the vision will be achieved, how it will be carried out and how it will be paid for.

Hello East County Obama Supporters!!

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I bring you this news. Obama for America will be opening its newest field office in Gresham!!

Our hope is that, with your help, we will not only be a strong and positive presence in the East Multnomah County area, but we will create a network of support that will help bring the change we need in Washington…that being said, we have a lot of work to do, so let us get started on the right foot.

Here are the details of the Grand Opening!

10:00am: Coffee and treats and a brief organizational meeting and training

11am-4pm: Neighborhood Canvassing to register new voters and let them know the Obama campaign is here

5pm-8pm: Potluck dinner