January 21, 2008 - 9:00pm
Wind is picking up for Avakian Campaign
By Wally Edge
Tags: John Kitzhaber, Kate Brown, Larry Galizio, Vicki Walker, Randy Leonard, Rick Metsger, Brad Avakian, Charlotte Lehan, Les AuCoin, Martha Schrader, Michael Clarke, Tobias Read, Jeff Barker, Mitch Greenlick, Suzanne Bonamici
Any rumors that Senator Brad Avakian is leaving the Secretary of State race will be quashed this week when he rolls out a few of his Democratic endorsers. Former Governor John Kitzhaber and Former Congressman Les Aucoin will top the list of several heavyweight elected officials who are throwing their support to Avakian. Newly hired Avakian campaign manager Michael Clarke is working hard to mobilize support and raise money for the upcoming four-way Democratic primary against senate colleagues Kate Brown, Rick Metsger and Vicki Walker. “Simply put, Brad is running to win,” said Clarke.
Other Avakian endorsements include:
Rep. Tobias Read, 27th District
Rep. Jeff Barker, 28th District
Rep. Mitch Greenlick, 33rd District
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, 34th District
Rep. Larry Galizio, 35th District
Randy Leonard, Portland City Council
Martha Schrader, Clackamas County Commissioner
Charlotte Lehan, Wilsonville Mayor
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