Extreme
paralyzing partisanship is keeping us from addressing, much less solving
the problems facing Oregon. Without leaders dedicated to working
across the aisle, without leaders dedicated to the next generation
rather than the next election, without leaders….. we will continue to
spiral into mediocrity and below.
We have a closed primary
system that is set up to elect the most democratic Democrats and the
most republican Republicans and then we send them all to Salem and
wonder why they can’t get along.
It’s time we return to the Oregon way of getting things done, putting ideas
before ideology and people before politics.
"He's
not in anybody's pocket. I really admire him for having the
courage to stand up for what he believes." Gert Boyle,
Chair, Columbia Sportswear
"Today,
Oregon needs strong leadership. As the parent of a student that
attends public schools, I believe Ben will be a champion for the
students and their future." Elizabeth Blackney,
Bend
"He
is determined to make this place we call Oregon a better place,
for all Oregonians." Ernest Bloch,
Portland
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