Obama and Merkley: Oregon is ready for change!(with pictures)

When Democratic Presidential candidates roll into Oregon, it's always exciting. When it's a candidate whose kinetic energy has helped to inspire a whole new generation of voters, it's a political rock concert!

(photos courtesy of Terry Holvey)

Jeff and his wife Mary had a few minutes to meet and chat with Barack Obama at last night's Eugene rally. Jeff has endorsed Senator Obama for President.

As with his other stops, Obama lit up huge crowds as he kicked off the Oregon trail leg of his presidential primary run.

Jeff Merkley and Barack Obama: Two great candidates, working to unite Oregonians and all Americans to change "politics as usual" in Washington D.C.!

Posted March 24, 2008
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Jeff Merkley was born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, the son of a sawmill worker. He's fought hard for working families in Oregon and he's ready to help lead America.

As Oregon's Speaker of the House, Jeff Merkley led one of the most effective, efficient and progressive legislative sessions in Oregon's history - with big achievements for schools, ethics, health care, jobs, alternative energy, and protections for working families.

Discover why Jeff Merkley is ready to lead.

For years, Gordon Smith has given rich corporations and well-connected lobbyists in DC the upper hand - costing too many working families their jobs.

Jeff Merkley knows first-hand it's time to crack down on big corporations outsourcing American jobs and create economic opportunity for every Oregon worker right here at home.

Dive into the issues - and learn where Jeff Merkley will lead America.

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