PolitickerWA.com’sThe Inside Edge reports that Joan Evans, the Chief of Staff to retiring U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley, is hoping Darcy Burner unseats a Republican Congressman in Washington so that she can join her staff when the new Congress takes office next year.
What was expected to be a sleepy primary campaign season, but for the somewhat elevated Attorney General and Secretary of State campaigns, now has been rattled into the national spotlight. Darlene Hooley 's exit from the 5th CD has both Democrats and Republicans scrambling for competitive candidates. So, the million dollar question now is who will run on either side.
Rep. Darlene Hooley D-Ore. will not run for re-election.
Joan Evans, Hooley’s COS said Hooley has “served for 12 yrs, the longest she's been in any position. She decided it’s time to move on, there are other things she wants to do.” read more »
The Oregonian has endorsed GOP State Rep. John Lim for re-election, and wants Democrat Suzanne Van Orman to replace retiring Republican Patti Smith's seat. The newspaper is backing ... >
"Gordon Smith has not been a leader on this issue. The only time he led was when it was time to take credit."
- Matt Canter, spokesman for Democratic senatorial candidate Jeff Merkley, on why the campaign doesn't believe U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith (R) deserves as much credit as U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D) and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D) for reauthorization of county timber payments.