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#### Oregonians for the removal of Ron Wyden - Jeff Merkley and Tina Kotek
Greater Oregon - The Respublica Backtrail · pensrSdoot3f8731f0f0t05fhimula5c5g3amh62u8c681g711l122i35125 ·
Based on statewide polling, government reports, economic data, and recurring news coverage, these are consistently among the top five issues facing Oregon:
1. Housing affordability and homelessness
○ High home prices and rents.
○ Insufficient housing supply.
○ One of the nation's highest rates of unsheltered homelessness.
2. Cost of living
○ Rising costs for groceries, utilities, insurance, fuel, and healthcare.
○ Wage growth has not kept pace for many households.
3. Drug addiction and behavioral health
○ High rates of fentanyl and methamphetamine use.
○ Limited access to addiction treatment and mental health services.
○ Ongoing debate over the state's drug policy reforms.
4. Crime and public safety
○ Concerns about property crime, retail theft, vehicle theft, drug-related crime, and public disorder.
○ Staffing shortages in many law enforcement agencies, particularly in rural areas.
5. Economic and workforce challenges
○ Business closures and relocations in some sectors.
○ Difficulty recruiting workers in healthcare, education, public safety, and skilled trades.
○ Slower economic growth in some rural communities compared with the Portland metropolitan area.
Other issues that are frequently cited include:
○ Wildfire risk and forest management.
○ Transportation infrastructure.
○ Education outcomes and chronic absenteeism.
○ State budget pressures.
○ Water resources and drought, especially in eastern and southern Oregon.
Oregonians themselves rank as the most important in recent polling, the order is generally:
1. Housing/homelessness
2. Cost of living/inflation
3. Crime/public safety
4. Drug addiction and mental health
5. The economy/jobs
If the question is who bears the greatest political accountability for Oregon's statewide policies over the past several decades, then it is reasonable to say that Democratic officeholders and the policies they enacted bear the largest share of responsibility, because they have held the governorship continuously since 1987 and have controlled the Oregon Legislature for much of the past two decades.
Some observers point to:
○ Persistent homelessness.
○ High housing costs.
○ Drug overdose and addiction problems.
○ Crime concerns.
○ Slower economic performance in some regions.
...as evidence that certain policies have not achieved their intended outcomes.
So, a precise way to state it is:
Political accountability: Democrats bear the greatest responsibility for Oregon's statewide policy direction because they have held sustained control of the executive branch and, for much of the period, the Legislature.
Policy performance: Whether those policies are characterized as "failures" depends on the specific policy and the criteria used to judge success. Some policies have been widely criticized, including by Democrats themselves.#### Oregonians for the removal of Ron Wyden - Jeff Merkley and Tina Kotek Greater Oregon - The Respublica Backtrail · pensrSdoot3f8731f0f0t05fhimula5c5g3amh62u8c681g711l122i35125 · Based on statewide polling, government reports, economic data, and recurring news coverage, these are consistently among the top five issues facing Oregon: 1. Housing affordability and homelessness ○ High home prices and rents. ○ Insufficient housing supply. ○ One of the nation's highest rates of unsheltered homelessness. 2. Cost of living ○ Rising costs for groceries, utilities, insurance, fuel, and healthcare. ○ Wage growth has not kept pace for many households. 3. Drug addiction and behavioral health ○ High rates of fentanyl and methamphetamine use. ○ Limited access to addiction treatment and mental health services. ○ Ongoing debate over the state's drug policy reforms. 4. Crime and public safety ○ Concerns about property crime, retail theft, vehicle theft, drug-related crime, and public disorder. ○ Staffing shortages in many law enforcement agencies, particularly in rural areas. 5. Economic and workforce challenges ○ Business closures and relocations in some sectors. ○ Difficulty recruiting workers in healthcare, education, public safety, and skilled trades. ○ Slower economic growth in some rural communities compared with the Portland metropolitan area. Other issues that are frequently cited include: ○ Wildfire risk and forest management. ○ Transportation infrastructure. ○ Education outcomes and chronic absenteeism. ○ State budget pressures. ○ Water resources and drought, especially in eastern and southern Oregon. Oregonians themselves rank as the most important in recent polling, the order is generally: 1. Housing/homelessness 2. Cost of living/inflation 3. Crime/public safety 4. Drug addiction and mental health 5. The economy/jobs If the question is who bears the greatest political accountability for Oregon's statewide policies over the past several decades, then it is reasonable to say that Democratic officeholders and the policies they enacted bear the largest share of responsibility, because they have held the governorship continuously since 1987 and have controlled the Oregon Legislature for much of the past two decades. Some observers point to: ○ Persistent homelessness. ○ High housing costs. ○ Drug overdose and addiction problems. ○ Crime concerns. ○ Slower economic performance in some regions. ...as evidence that certain policies have not achieved their intended outcomes. So, a precise way to state it is: Political accountability: Democrats bear the greatest responsibility for Oregon's statewide policy direction because they have held sustained control of the executive branch and, for much of the period, the Legislature. Policy performance: Whether those policies are characterized as "failures" depends on the specific policy and the criteria used to judge success. Some policies have been widely criticized, including by Democrats themselves.0 Comments 0 Shares 109 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment! -
WATCH: James O'Keefe's Full U.S. Senate Testimony: "Exposing Fraud in America"
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Today, James O'Keefe testified before the U.S. Senate at the "Exposing Fraud in America" hearing. James O'Keefe shared what O'Keefe Media Group exposed on hidden camera: petition circulators paying homeless individuals cash and offering drugs in exchange for voter registrations and ballot petition signatures, forged signatures using the names and addresses of real registered voters, and how OMG's reporting helped lead to a federal criminal indictment. James O'Keefe's opening statement to the Committee was simple: "There is money in fraud. There's no money in exposing the fraud." James O'Keefe is an American journalist who is fed up. His job is to expose the truth. Fraud must be stopped. If you have evidence of fraud involving Medicaid, USDA, SNAP, unemployment benefits, SBA programs, or other government waste or abuse, O'Keefe Media Group wants to hear from you. There are fast-acting government agencies prepared to act if the evidence is brought forward. Send your tips by DM, email [email protected], or call the tip line at 914-491-9395. Your tip could be the start of OMG's next investigation.WATCH: James O'Keefe's Full U.S. Senate Testimony: "Exposing Fraud in America" https://youtu.be/I7LmSte3YfQ?si=JqtC5FVQzvUV3ra5 Today, James O'Keefe testified before the U.S. Senate at the "Exposing Fraud in America" hearing. James O'Keefe shared what O'Keefe Media Group exposed on hidden camera: petition circulators paying homeless individuals cash and offering drugs in exchange for voter registrations and ballot petition signatures, forged signatures using the names and addresses of real registered voters, and how OMG's reporting helped lead to a federal criminal indictment. James O'Keefe's opening statement to the Committee was simple: "There is money in fraud. There's no money in exposing the fraud." James O'Keefe is an American journalist who is fed up. His job is to expose the truth. Fraud must be stopped. If you have evidence of fraud involving Medicaid, USDA, SNAP, unemployment benefits, SBA programs, or other government waste or abuse, O'Keefe Media Group wants to hear from you. There are fast-acting government agencies prepared to act if the evidence is brought forward. Send your tips by DM, email [email protected], or call the tip line at 914-491-9395. Your tip could be the start of OMG's next investigation.
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While the #Political Circus Distracts Us, #Flock Builds the Digital Fascist Nazi Communist Totalitarian #PoliceState https://thewashingtonstandard.com/while-the-political-circus-distracts-us-flock-builds-the-digital-police-state/
THEWASHINGTONSTANDARD.COMWhile the Political Circus Distracts Us, Flock Builds the Digital Police State – The Washington Standard“You had to live—did live, from habit that became instinct—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized.”—George Orwell, 1984 While Americans remain transfixed by the political circus—cheering for their preferred party, jeering at the opposition, obsessing over every manufactured outrage and waiting for the next spectacle—the Surveillance […]0 Comments 0 Shares 405 Views -
Joe Rogan Experience #2524 - Rupert Lowe
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Rupert Lowe is a British politician who has served as the member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since 2024 and the leader of Restore Britain.Joe Rogan Experience #2524 - Rupert Lowe https://youtu.be/k29cMrVtVXY?si=2ZJ1hXG03PPEnXhz Rupert Lowe is a British politician who has served as the member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since 2024 and the leader of Restore Britain.
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Video Sermon #kjv #kjv1611 #kjb #kingjamesbible #kingjamesversion #bible #biblestudy #scripture #scriptures Bryan Denlinger - The #AI Data Mining Center Bubble To Keep The #Dollar Going - https://youtu.be/lcd5zrlnFLk?si=u_oE6lCnxlvRsabGVideo Sermon #kjv #kjv1611 #kjb #kingjamesbible #kingjamesversion #bible #biblestudy #scripture #scriptures Bryan Denlinger - The #AI Data Mining Center Bubble To Keep The #Dollar Going - https://youtu.be/lcd5zrlnFLk?si=u_oE6lCnxlvRsabG
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‘Brain Dead’ People Are Being Used For #Science Experiments https://www.alexjoneslive.com/2026/07/15/brain-dead-people-are-being-used-for-science-experiments/</strong>#Health ‘Brain Dead’ People Are Being Used For #Science Experiments https://www.alexjoneslive.com/2026/07/15/brain-dead-people-are-being-used-for-science-experiments/
WWW.ALEXJONESLIVE.COM‘Brain Dead’ People Are Being Used For Science Experiments - Alex Jones Live(LifeSiteNews) — Imagine an intensive care unit full of people. Monitors glow with electrocardiogram tracings, blood pressure measurements, and oxygenation readings. Ventilators whir as air is pumped in and out of lungs and feeding tubes drip nutrients. But these people are not getting better. They are “neomorts:” people with severe neurological injuries whose families have […]0 Comments 0 Shares 505 Views -
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the former (and 6th) President of #Iran, was arrested by Iran for meeting up with the #Israel #Mossad Chief “by the intelligence arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after authorities uncovered what they described as extensive contacts with Israel - Daily Mail - Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad 'is put under house arrest by regime over secret dealings with Israel in plan to install him as new leader' https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15973525/Former-Iranian-president-Ahmadinejad-house-arrest-regime-secret-dealings-Israel-plan-install-new-leader.html</strong>Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the former (and 6th) President of #Iran, was arrested by Iran for meeting up with the #Israel #Mossad Chief “by the intelligence arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after authorities uncovered what they described as extensive contacts with Israel - Daily Mail - Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad 'is put under house arrest by regime over secret dealings with Israel in plan to install him as new leader' https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15973525/Former-Iranian-president-Ahmadinejad-house-arrest-regime-secret-dealings-Israel-plan-install-new-leader.html
WWW.DAILYMAIL.COMFormer Iranian president 'put under house arrest over ties to Israel'For years, Israel allegedly conducted a covert operation aimed at grooming Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset who, when the time came, could be installed as Iran's new leader.0 Comments 0 Shares 530 Views -
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The #Lockdown Disaster Must NOT Be Forgiven https://brownstone.org/articles/the-lockdown-disaster-must-not-be-forgiven/</strong>#covid #covid19 The #Lockdown Disaster Must NOT Be Forgiven https://brownstone.org/articles/the-lockdown-disaster-must-not-be-forgiven/
BROWNSTONE.ORGThe Lockdown Disaster Must Not Be ForgivenThey never mandated masks and outperformed other countries like Germany who imposed N95-level mandates for months on end.0 Comments 0 Shares 552 Views -
#LindseyGraham’s Sister to Fill Out the Remainder of His #Senate Term https://mishtalk.com/economics/lindsey-grahams-sister-to-fill-out-the-remainder-of-his-senate-term/#LindseyGraham’s Sister to Fill Out the Remainder of His #Senate Term https://mishtalk.com/economics/lindsey-grahams-sister-to-fill-out-the-remainder-of-his-senate-term/
MISHTALK.COMLindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill Out the Remainder of His Senate TermDarline Graham perfectly meets the requirements of the job.0 Comments 0 Shares 514 Views -
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LIBERTYSENTINEL.SUBSTACK.COMWH Exposes Smithsonian Coup: Taxpayers Fund War on U.S. HeritageThe Smithsonian is working to undermine U.S. history and indoctrinating generations of young Americans with Marxist ideas--at taxpayer expense. The White House is now punching back.0 Comments 0 Shares 516 Views -
#Political Champions Say, “Do As I Say, Do Not Do As I Do!” - “The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity. “ - https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/political-champions-say-say-not/</strong>#Political Champions Say, “Do As I Say, Do Not Do As I Do!” - “The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity. “ - https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/political-champions-say-say-not/
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