Oregon Attorney General Race
Interesting piece in Willamette Week covering the Oregon Attorney General race. I have met both candidates. Both are skilled, ethical, and professional. Both have the chops to serve as Attorney General. As my friend and colleague, Oregon trial attorney Mike Williams noted in the article, Greg Macpherson would no doubt be a good attorney general. But John Kroger has the potential to be a great one.
Interesting race because both candidates have great strengths.
This matters to average Oregonians because the Attorney General sets the agenda for the Oregon Department of Justice. Who is at the helm determines the Department’s priorities. I have a definite preference here. But it’s not as clear cut as many races–strong arguments can be made in support of either candidate.
Seems to me that this is one of those races that Oregonians can decide based on the merits. I imagine that the candidates’ voters pamphlet statements and supporters’ statements will be important in how this one comes out. But make no mistake. It matters.
David Sugerman
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