Former Oregon Governor Kitzhaber to run again in 2010

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber tossed his trademark cowboy hat into what is becoming a very crowded 2010 race for the position he once held for two terms.

Kitzhaber, who was elected governor in 1994 and re-elected 1998, filed the preliminary paperwork with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office for the run on Wednesday.

There was a time when I wanted former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber to go shake things up in DC. I saw him, during the campaigns, as a potential running mate, and later, as a potential candidate for one of Obama's cabinet positions. Now I'm glad that he didn't go. I won't list his accomplishments here (check his Wiki page, link below) but Oregonians of every stripe should be glad that he's running. During his two terms as Governor, he implemented the Oregon Health Plan. Since his governorship, Kitzhaber created the Archimedes Movement, a think tank completely devoted to health care reform.

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber on Wikipedia

[davidpdx]

1. The race is going to shape up to be an interesting one

The word is that Jason Atkinson is going to get in. Brian Clem dropped out. There is still lots of moving and shaking going on.

[Shoelace]

2. I was overjoyed to hear he's running

I love that guy!! He'll shake up the good ole boyz establishment in Salem!:woohoo:

[LWolf]

3. Good news! nt

[sandnsea]

4. Bill Bradbury announced too

He is endorsed by Barbara Roberts. It's going to be an interesting race.