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Republican presidential candidate John McCain may be suspending his campaign operations later in the day, but Barack Obama’s Oregon campaign will be continuing with all of its scheduled events Thursday.

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama: Getty Images PhotoOregon Democrats discussed the benefits of Obama's plan for women Friday morning, and how they can potentially help thousands of Oregon women.

Looks like the Dem primary for governor in 2010 could be more crowded than we expected.  Based on email responses from some very vocal Democrats and on our blog, here are some additional governor wannabes that are being thrown around.

The new short list for the ’10 Democratic gubernatorial nomination, when Ted Kulongoski is term-limited, might now include: John Kroger, who has no Republican opposition in his bid for Attorney General; Kate Brown, who won a massive victory in the Democratic primary for Secretary of State; Ben Westlund, who is widely expected to become the next State Treasurer; and term-limited State Treasurer Randall Edwards.  Don’t be surprised to see Steve Novick run – his Senate bid left him with a fairly devoted following that would be substantial in a multi-candidate field.

Now that Kevin Mannix is widely expected to enter the GOP primary for the 5th congressional district, the Democratic candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General can stop using him as their potential general election straw man opponent. Although, it was the Attorney General race Mannix was seriously considering prior to Rep. Darlene Hooley announcing her retirement.  read more »

Rep. Darlene Hooley said she would back Greg Macpherson for Attorney General: Getty Images PhotoState Rep. Greg Macpherson today won the endorsements of three key Democratic officials in his bid for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. Rep. Darlene Hooley, State Treasurer Randall Edwards and Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo said they would support Macpherson for the state's top law enforcement post.