What do you all think about Scott Silver for district 2?

[mariecurie]

Have you heard anything about him?
Here's his website
http://silverforcongress.org/index.shtml

This sounds good...

The Constitution
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(I assume that means he will impeach?!)

Our Presence in Iraq
Congress did not declare war upon Iraq. We chose to invade Iraq as a preemptive action and today, regardless of whether what we did was right or wrong, the Iraqi people want us out of their country. To the people of Iraq, we are looked upon as an occupying force whose continued presence is believed to result in increased death and destruction. It remains unsettled whether the system of democracy we imposed upon Iraq will unite that nation or lead to civil war and further instability in the Middle East. What is certain is that America must pass the task of governing Iraq to the Iraqi people. American troops must be withdrawn as quickly as possible and no permanent American military bases should remain in that nation.

Honesty in Government
The public is losing faith in government and politicians are increasingly being viewed as corrupt or uncaring. The political process is thought to favor special interests and to be unresponsive to the needs of citizens. These perceptions cross party boundaries and permeate every stratum of society. In order to restore the people’s faith in good governance, the word ‘politician’ must be reclaimed from the sewer. To accomplish that goal, every person elected to public office should be compelled to practice the highest possible standards of honesty and integrity. Nothing less should be tolerated.

[LWolf]

1. I just found the names of the primary candidates last week.

I don't know anything about any of them, and will be trying to find out more about the person behind the words before I decide what I think.

I guess I'll be asking, "Who fits the issues?" and "Who is most likely to beat Walden in this area?" when I cast my vote. It would be nice if those two answers came together in one person, but I'm not holding my breath.

[anitar1]

2. Dan Davis and Scott Silver were guests on Jefferson

Public Radio yesterday. The show was very interesting. I have to say that Silver is well spoken.Davis not so much. they both came across as sincere people,but one never really knows.The other candidates will be featured on the show soon.

[benddem]

3. Dan Davis

is a decorated Vietnam Veteran and a super candidate. Check out his website http://www.dandavisforcongress.org Scott's also great, big environmental creds.
I have to admit though I don't think we will accomplish anything till we get 50 veterans in Congress.

[LWolf]

4. I don't know enough yet to make a choice;

I've browsed the websites of those running, and scott silver is the one that catches my attention at this point. I don't really know enough to make a choice yet, though. I think the nominees were here as a group this last weekend, but I'd gone to Ontario to pick up a horse and missed them.

If I voted today, it would be Silver. We'll see how much more I can learn before it's time to cast that vote.

[FightingIrish]

5. If Oregon Democrats are serious about taking District 2

they will nominate Dan Davis. I have had the pleasure and privilege of watching Dan in action. He is a born leader who stands for the values this country's leadership has trashed in the past five years. Dan has the credibility to win anywhere in the district. Reasonable Republicans, and there are some, will take a hard look at Dan as a voice for Oregonians and not a rubber stamp for the culture of corruption and criminal incompetence.