Westlund releases new campaign ad
By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com ReporterState treasurer candidate Ben Westlund (D-Tumalo) released a new television ad Thursday touting his plan to invest in renewable energy resources as a way to ease the burden on Oregonians worried about the oncoming economic crisis.
“I know you’re concerned about the economy and your future,” Westlund said. “A state treasurer with right priorities can help.”
The ad highlights Westlund’s goals of investing in the wind, solar, and wave areas of energy production, which the ad says would lower the state’s energy costs.
The ad went on to talk about how once Westlund overcame lung cancer, only to return to the state Senate to find the extra dollars to fund healthcare for uninsured children, as well as save taxpayers money by cutting the cost of education bonds.
Allen Alley’s (R-Lake Oswego) campaign manager Eric Wareham did not have an immediate response.
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WTF. All that coke Ben used
WTF. All that coke Ben used to snort must have finally caught up with him. Need I remind the outgoing state Senator that he is running for treasurer not re-election for his senate seat. I thought our state treasurer was responsible for our state's money and pension plans, I had no idea that our state treasurer was responsible for things like healthcare, education... It's too bad Benny boy does'nt have the expereince to talk about the real responsibilities of our state top fiduciary manager.
Why so negative?
Wow, looks like the Allen Alley camp is a little jealous that Westlund has managed larger budgets than Alley. It's no suprise that their only recourse is to go negative on TV and on the blogs.
Of course Alley doesn't understand that the Treasurer can affect state policy: Alley admitted during the City Club debate that he doesn't even have a legislative agenda.
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