Two mayors for Jeff Merkley

Across our state, Oregonians are demanding change. It's time to commit our nation to universal health care, energy independence, and to bringing our troops home from Iraq.

Jeff Merkley is the right man for Oregonians to send to the U.S. Senate.

When you're the mayor of a city, every day is about serving regular people and solving real problems. Government isn't about theory and it isn't about slogans. Jeff Merkley understands that - and he's proved it in the Oregon Legislature.

As Oregon's Speaker of the House, Jeff Merkley proved that he's a leader that delivers. He delivered on a 20% increase in funding for our schools and universities. He delivered on wiping out the 500% interest rates for payday loans that devastate Oregon families. He delivered on an historic expansion of Oregon's bottle bill to include 125 million water bottles a year. He delivered on 100 new state troopers and 15 new forensic scientists. He delivered on strong new rules for ethics for public officials. And much, much more.

Meanwhile, Senator Gordon Smith spends his time catering to special interests, raking in the big bucks, and ignoring the real needs of real Oregonians.

It's time to deliver on change.

Jeff Merkley is building the greatest grassroots campaign in Oregon history, and we're excited to help make that a reality. We hope you'll join us.

How can you help build this historic grassroots campaign? By making a small donation - perhaps $20.08 - to Merkley for Oregon. Gordon Smith is wining and dining millionaires and corporate interests, but this campaign for change will rely on you.

In just four days, the third-quarter fundraising deadline will end. And Gordon Smith will learn just how serious Oregonians are about delivering on change.

This is your campaign. If you're ready for change, show Gordon Smith you're serious. Please make a small donation to Jeff Merkley.

For Oregon,

Mayor Bruce Abernethy, Bend
Mayor Lori Hollingsworth, Lincoln City

Posted September 26, 2007
Endorsements, Spotlight