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Capital Chatter: It’s time to talk of many things
What election? Let’s talk about other stuff. Mostly. O, Capitol: The 2019 Oregon Legislature could be in for…
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Capital Chatter: Election night unfolded quickly
The end came quickly for Knute Buehler. Earlier on Tuesday evening, Oregon House Republican Leader Mike McLane had…
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Capital Chatter: Election weirdness rolls along
Gov. Kate Brown likes to use the phrase, “We’re rocking and rollin’.” This week, election weirdness kept rolling…
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Capital Chatter: Department of Ed creates unintended splash
The state schools chief wanted to create a splash when rolling out the annual report cards on school…
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Capital Chatter: Gubernatorial race gets tighter and tighter
The race between Gov. Kate Brown and her prime challenger, Rep. Knute Buehler, keeps getting tighter. As Aubrey…
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Capital Chatter: 30 questions for Knute and Kate
Three debates. Questions answered and questions dodged. Nifty campaign rhetoric. Big promises. Heartfelt stories. Repetitious political jabs. No…
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Capital Chatter: 12 takeaways from the first debate
What do youth ages 12-19 know? A lot. And they’re not shy. They asked all the questions at…
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Capital Chatter: How close is the race for governor?
How close is Oregon’s race for governor? Consider these indicators: Predictions: Rep. Knute Buehler’s campaign trumpeted the news…
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Capital Chatter: Second Dem-backed candidate for Beuhler’s seat falls
Not only is Republican Knute Buehler vexing Democrats with his competitive campaign for governor, but Democrats have twice…
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Capital Chatter: Is OFIR a hate group?
Oregonians for Immigration Reform and gubernatorial candidate Knute Buehler have been in the news together this week. Gov.…