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Should Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) run for President in 2020?
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1,301 Votes

Should Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) run for President in 2020?

Yes, absolutely!

3

No way!

17

Yes, absolutely!

3 Comments
k
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k

Perfect candidate to run against a republican. He would need to resign from his senate seat, spend millions of dollars of dem. money, drop out before primary and disappear from Oregon history.

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Tim Lester
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Tim Lester

He will take a principled stand on issues that serve the public good. He has the courage, conviction and dedication to take this stand for us. Yes, Absolutely!

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No way!

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Carol Garside
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Carol Garside

my god it can get worse

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Bradaigh Holt
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Bradaigh Holt

He’s an out of touch with reality idiot!

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Nigel Ballard
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Nigel Ballard

I'm a Democrat and believe Merkley is a good man, but I've met him and seen him speak in person. He literally sucks the energy out of a room and doesn't possess the persona to get us back into the WH

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Brandy Barr
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Brandy Barr

HE IS A JOKE! HE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OPINIONS AND THERE IS NO WAY WE WILL LET OUR PRESIDENT TRUMP OUT OF THE WHITEHOUSE!!! I HAVE VOTED RED ALL THE WAY AND ALWAYS WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kenneth Swipies
Kenneth Swipies

"Voted red all the way". Well, communism is red, however, so is a closed mind.

Ka San
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Ka San

Why? He is not nationally known, like a Rubio or a Kasich. It would guarantee another term for the idiot who now occupies the Office,

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Pam W
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Pam W

I don't even know how he keeps getting elected to the office he has. He is worthless.

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Dave Voiles
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Dave Voiles

Merkley is waaay too far left. He talks big, produces nothing that makes Oregon better.

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Douglas E. Wilson
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Douglas E. Wilson

He is an idiot an just impressed with himself!

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Greg Shoffner
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Greg Shoffner

He is the most divisive Senator we have. He is a propaganda driven, progressive left politician that has no care for the real people he represents. Can't stand him. Sorry.

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Sharon Brackett
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Sharon Brackett

What's he done for Oregon?

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Kenneth Swipies
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Kenneth Swipies

While I like Merkley, he does not have the personality to run.

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

He's respectable, but still partisan and too far left.

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Sue Helms
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Sue Helms

This guy is the black hole of human emotion and he is trying to suck you dry if you're that stupid

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sharder8
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sharder8

Talk about an embarrassing thought . . .

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Sharon Catania
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Sharon Catania

He's ignorant of what the voters need in Oregon. So, no, he should not run. He does not have the expertise to even be a senator.

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
972 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

YES

3

NO

19

YES

3 Comments
Louis Vaday
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Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

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Brad Hunter
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Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

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Tammy Salka
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Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Kayla Sulak
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Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

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Richard Williams
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Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

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Joanna Lee
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Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

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Shane Murray
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Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
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Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

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Karen Thrower
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Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

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Jeannie H.
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Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

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Nancy
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Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

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Lynn Marie Leehmann
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Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

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Brad Aimone
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Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

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Nancy Roquero
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Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

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Lisa York
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Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

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Debbie Boyd
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Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

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Pam
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Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

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pamcuny
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pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

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Jeff Sanders
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Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
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Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

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Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
857 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Yes

9

No

1

Yes

9 Comments
Timothy MacGillivray
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Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

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steven
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steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

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David Kline
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David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
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Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
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Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

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Laura Wattenbarger
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Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

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Anne King
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Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

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No

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

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