Super PACs spend big in Oregon GOP Senate primary

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Super PACs spend big in Oregon GOP Senate primary
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press | May 11, 2014 | Updated: May 11, 2014 12:46pm

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Big donors are making their voices heard in Oregon's Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Three super PACs and a traditional political action committee have reported spending at least $956,000 supporting or opposing the two leading candidates, state Rep. Jason Conger and Portland physician Monica Wehby, according to campaign finance records. A fourth super PAC has registered with the Federal Election Commission, but it has not yet reported raising or spending money.

Enabled by U.S. Supreme Court opinions on campaign finance, super PACs can raise and spend unlimited sums on federal races. They must report their activities to the Federal Election Commission and are prohibited from coordinating with candidates or their campaign teams.

The money in Oregon's Senate race has bought advertisements on television, radio and the Internet, as well as mailers arriving along with ballots in Republicans' mailboxes.

Ballots must be returned by May 20, when they'll be counted and results announced. The winner will take on Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley in the general election.


Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Super-PACs-spend-big-in-Oregon-GOP-Senate-primary-5469562.php

[tofuandbeer]

1. and so it begins...

thanks for destroying what was left of the U.S., SCOTUS.

[No Vested Interest]

2. Here in SW Ohio we're being treated to attack ads

on Alison Grimes, the Democratic opponent (in November) of Mitch McConnell.

In KY's primary tomorrow, Tuesday, McConnell has a TeaParty opponent; McConnell has to defeat him first, and he probably will do so.
I don't know if I can bear hearing political ads for six months.

Meanwhile ads boosting Ohio's Gov. Kasich have also started.

AARRGGHH.

[ffr]

3. Good, let them PACs boost the local ad revenue

It still doesn't change the fact that there should be no more votes for any Republis.

Vote in November.

Get involved.

GOTV.

NO
MORE
REPUBLIS.

[davidpdx]

4. Both of Merkley's opponents are a joke

As long as GOTV is good in the eight or nine counties he won last time he should be able to "run up the score" against whichever dumbshit wins the primary.

I can't wait to see one of them try to take on Merkley in a debate. He's going to scramble them like eggs.

[geretogo]

5. I live in Oregon and voted for Merkely . The filthy Koch brothers and their money are trying to

corrupt my state and turn it from progressive to an Authoritarian , Red, back water, shit hole.
Damn these two to hell .

[Arugula Latte]

6. Merkley is the only politician I've ever voted for who hasn't disappointed me.

I just love that guy. He's been such a great Senator. Long may he reign!

[kimbutgar]

7. I knew Jason Conger because he worked with my late boss on a business deal

I talked to him alot. I am so disgusted he is running as a filthy tea bagger. I always thought he was a good guy. Go Jeff Merkely.