2010 Primary: US Rep (OR-3rd Dem)

May 18, 2010, Oregon Primary Election
Democratic Party
US Representative, Oregon 3rd District
Two-year term, $174k salary

[_] John Sweeney

Ugh. Not a serious candidate: Didn't file a statement in the voters pamphlet. No campaign website. Meh. Somehow managed to respond to League of Women Voters' questions: "Top 3 things I want to do if I win. LWVOR.org Yikes. Insane. Jobs; lower the Social Security Retirement age to 60. Make room for the young. Wrong. Retirement age needs to be raised or Carousel implemented. :) Unlikely strategy: National Health Care is a matter of National Security. Silly and wrong: Reinstate the long range missile systems, we need them to protect us from the asteroids & coments, that can destroy the Earth."

[X] Earl Blumenauer INCUMBENT (1996-)

League of Women Voters' questions: "Top 3 things I want to do if I win." LWVOR.org "Create Jobs" 2010 campaign phrase that replaced 2004's 'fight terrorism' "Reform Healthcare" Brave, but good answer. "Protect the Planet" What no space missiles?

--Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, League of Women Voters of Oregon: Easy Voters' Guide

No reason not to re-elect our long-time congressman.