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Dem Sen. Merkley: Trump ‘Almost Operating as Saudi Arabia’s Agent’

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) stated President Trump is “almost operating as Saudi Arabia’s agent or publicist or advocate, rather than America’s advocate.” Merkley discussed Representative Tulsi Gabbard’s (D-HI) tweet accusing the president of “being

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Ryan Bounds Withdrawn After Tim Scott, Marco Rubio Sink Nomination

The White House formally withdrew the nomination of federal prosecutor Ryan Bounds for a spot on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Tuesday after Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on Friday torpedoed his nomination despite broad establishment backing.

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Dem Sen Merkley: Trump ‘Trapped in a Childhood Emotional State’

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) stated President Trump is “trapped in a childhood emotional state” and incredibly emotionally immature. Merkley said Trump’s statement that other presidents didn’t call the families of fallen soldiers is

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Obamacare Failures May Put Oregon Senate Seat in Play for GOP

Obamacare’s failure in Oregon may make incumbent Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) vulnerable this year, and Republicans have two candidates battling for the nomination who will make it difficult for Democrats to frame them in the fall as “cold-hearted” or to

Obamacare Failures May Put Oregon Senate Seat in Play for GOP

GOP Eyes Senate Race In Blue State Oregon

In an aggressive move, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) issued a memorandum highlighting the GOP’s widening 2014 Senate battle map into blue state stronghold Oregon.  The memo cited new polling that reveals first term Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley is

GOP Eyes Senate Race In Blue State Oregon

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jumps In Oregon Senate Race (Video)

No, not Dr. Ben Carson. He’s not the only conservative pediatric neurosurgeon who is interested in running for office. Monica Wehby, a Portland based pediatric neurosurgeon, formally threw her hat into the ring, Tuesday, joining a several other Republicans who

Democrats Ask DOJ to Investigate US Refineries

Six Democrat senators asked the Department of Justice to investigate possible market manipulation by oil refineries on the west coast as the cause of spikes in gasoline prices in May and October. Gas prices hit a record high of $5.

Democrats Ask DOJ to Investigate US Refineries