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barbaraann

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4. I think she's being run as a spoiler to get a pro-gun Republican elected Governor, because the Dems

Reply to SergeStorms (Reply #1)

Sun May 29, 2022, 05:56 AM

May 2022

have had a lock on the Governorship, no matter how much money Phil Knight donates to Republicans. Johnson was a Dem and became an independent to run for Governor.
The GOP Candidate, Christine Drazan, has an A rating from the NRA, just like Betsy Johnson.

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A gun lobby sleeper cell? [View all] Mme. Defarge May 2022 OP

Good question. SergeStorms May 2022 #1

I think she's being run as a spoiler to get a pro-gun Republican elected Governor, because the Dems barbaraann May 2022 #4

Thanks for all the information.... SergeStorms May 2022 #6

You're welcome! barbaraann May 2022 #7

It's almost ilke there's a switch... 2naSalit May 2022 #2

She also ran into trouble with the crowd at TedxPortland lyesterday due to her pro-gun stance. barbaraann May 2022 #3

Just read it! Mme. Defarge May 2022 #5

You're welcome! barbaraann May 2022 #8

Unless this time is different, Mme. Defarge May 2022 #9

Well, the example of the last public execution in Owensboro, Ky can give us a little hope about barbaraann May 2022 #10

I say Mme. Defarge May 2022 #11

The company donates to both Dems and R's, so that is a little bit tricky. barbaraann May 2022 #12

What's tricky? quakerboy Jun 2022 #13

Good points! Of course we need to get as much money out of elections as we can. barbaraann Jun 2022 #14