Which Dem will run for Darlene Hooley's Seat?

[Blue Belle]

Rumor has it she isn't seekeing re-election. Has anyone tossed their hat in the ring yet? Could it PLEASE be someone like Peter DeFazio or Earl Blumenhauer, and not some Dem in name only??

[Uncle Sinister]

1. I've heard a serious (but unconfirmed) rumor that the party is asking Steve Novick

which would solve a couple of problems at once. Although I'd prefer seeing Novick in Gordy's senate seat, this does make some sense to me, and Merkely isn't a complete tool AFAIK (and definitely has the party support to take on Smith, which Novick lacks)

If it's true (BIG if ) could be a win/win thing.

[sandnsea]

2. That would be the best!

I am so torn between Novick and Merkley. He would be a fantastic replacement for Hooley and has such a dynamic story and personality that he would have a great chance at winning.

[Blue Belle]

4. It looks like Novick is still persuing the Senate Seat.

Any word if this may change?

[0rganism]

6. Why would Novick cash out of the senate primary when he's ahead?

Last I heard, he was out front and Candy Neville was ahead of Merkely by a nose.

Merkely may be the establishment favorite, but he isn't polling too well just yet. Maybe Merkely should be the one dropping out to run for Hooley's seat?

[Blue Belle]

9. Because the only congressional seat Merkley would be able to run for is...

Peter Defazio's and I don't see Pete leaving anytime soon (nor do I want him to).

[Left Brain]

3. Word has it

Dan Gardner will put in a bid.

[Blue Belle]

5. Who is Dan Gardiner?

Will he have a chance to win the seat?

[funflower]

7. It's a tough district. You have to be a different kind of democrat to

get elected in the 5th district; remember, Darlene won the seat in a nail-biter against fundy republican whacko Jim Bunn. Earl is terrific, but he has the advantage of a safe seat in Multnomah county.

[Parche]

8. Mike Erickson

Will give that seat a run.......

I am afraid we might lose her seat....:scared:

:hi:

[Blue Belle]

10. I just heard today at the Senate Debate held at LBCC...

That the 5th Congressional District now has more Democrats registered than Republicans. I forget how many years it has been sice this has happened. I wouldn't count on losing the seat just yet - even if crazy Maddox (R) is running for it.

[davidpdx]

11. Do you mean Mannix?

As in four time loser...I lost for Attorney General, I lost for Govenor, Kevin Mannix?

Egads....talk about having nine lives. Put a fork in him because he's done(or burn him at the stake)

[Blue Belle]

12. I did mean Mannix... sorry.

I know... I know... what you're saying, but the hard-core righties LOVE him. Mannix probably thinks his is an easy seat to pick up and a one-way ticket to Washington. I just hope we really do out number them this time.

[funflower]

13. Yes, but a lot of those valley dems (excluding Eugene folk) are kind of the "Reagan dem" types who

tend to support fairly conservative candidates. All of the weirdly conservative dems in the legislature have come from the valley.

I think this district will always be in play.