(x-posted to Oregon)
Vid and debate analysis here:
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/10/democrats_vying_to_replace_dav.htmlI was initially leaning towards Bonamici, but after watching the recent debate and candidate forum, I thought Avakian clearly dominated.
He's probably the candidate that I would least like to have as a neighbor, but he's the only one of the three (or four, if you're feeling generous) that I think has a chance to beat Rob Cornilles in the general.
Though it hasn't gotten much play yet, this is going to be one of the "battle-ground" elections. The thugs think they have a real chance to win back the seat with Cornilles.
Make no mistake, I will actively support whoever the D nominee is, and I know Bonamici has the early name recognition and key endorsements, and Witt is probably the most progressive of the bunch, but honestly, after watching the recent debate, I really think it's Avakian who has the best shot at keeping the seat blue.
http://www.bonamiciforcongress.com/http://www.bradavakian.com/http://www.wittforcongress.com/And the opponent: (He's a smart, rich, telegenic fucktard, and he has a very good chance at winning)
http://www.cornillesforcongress.com/Folks, in the coming months, Oregon is going to need a metric fuck-ton of help, we are going to be out-spent by orders of magnitude, by a rich, popular rethug who gives great sound-bites.
One of the bluest districts in the nation is in serious danger of turning red.
Please helps us make sure that doesn't happen.