What's up with EMILY's list kneecapping other qualified pro-choice women in primaries? I'm sure Vicki Walker appreciates the support. /sarcasm

EMILY's list has transformed into just another arm of the Dem establishment -- whenever I see them take sides in contests with two qualified Democrats, I'm automatically inclined to support whoever they ignore.

Why, in the last couple months, has $40K been dumped into Kate's campaign from DC.

First there's the fiasco over the 21st Century Dems (from DC) and their fake endorsement, because they did not allow any other candidates into the process for consideration.

Then there's the Victory Fund (from DC) that dumped $30K into her campaign, even when every candidate has a 100% voting record on LGBT issues.

And now this, Emily's List (from DC) chooses one pro-choice woman over another pro-choice woman and a pro-choice man.

Maybe it's just me, but I am getting tired of watching these groups that are supposed to help elect Democrats over Republicans getting involved in a Democratic primary in Oregon. Then they try to tell me that one is so much better than the others, when I know good and well all the candidates have identical voting records on these issues.

I really like Kate and think she would be a decent Secretary of State, but I don't like it when people from DC try to manipulate our political system in Oregon.

And now this, Emily's List (from DC) chooses one pro-choice woman over another pro-choice woman and a pro-choice man.

Hooray, EMILY's List! You sucessfully defended the forces of Choice against the... um... other forces of Choice.

Someone please remind me why anyone would give money to EMILY's List in the first place?

Isn't Emily's list supposed to help pro-choice women who are running for office? I get the beef that they chose Brown over Walker, but they're purpose is to help elect women.

Ugh, make that "their."

What's up with EMILY's list kneecapping other qualified pro-choice women in primaries? I'm sure Vicki Walker appreciates the support. /sarcasm

EMILY's List has always made choices in primaries - even when it's one woman over another.

In 1996, they supported Darlene Hooley in her primary race for Congress over Sharon Scott.

Getting in early and picking candidates that can win in the general election is the whole point. The E in Emily stands for "Early".

EMILY made the right choice with Darlene in 1996, but do not compare Vicki with Sharon. This is about 2 legislators, not an experience gap like Darlene and Sharon.

Vicki has my vote for a number of reasons--not the least of which are that she is not from Portland and she is more likely to talk in terms of ordinary folks rather than in terms of professional politicians.

I know that Early Money Is Like Yeast, it makes the dough rise.

But remind me again who the heavy Republican candidate is that we need to worry who will win in the general election. I think this was about political connections, pure and simple. Kate sure has those.

"Vicki has my vote for a number of reasons--not the least of which are that she is not from Portland and she is more likely to talk in terms of ordinary folks rather than in terms of professional politicians."

There is nothing wrong with being from Portland! Portland is great and so is Kate. I am soooo tired of all the talk about "understanding" rural Oregon. The only thing I understand is that rural Oregonians need to start pulling its own weight because the Portland metro area should not continue to pay for their lifestyle choices.

Also, Vicki is just as much of a professional politician as Kate or any other multiple term member of the legislature. Vicki is not simple and homespun; she is a pretty sophisticated hardass. And I am confident that the simple ordinary volk you speak of will understand Kate Brown just fine.

Wow Stephanie, you must have some real juice if Kate talks to you. Are you a personal friend of hers or something? I've contacted her through email at least 7 times in the last few years, and never gotten more than an auto reply.

No, I didn't say that Vicki Walker can't defeat Rick Dancer.

I merely noted that this endorsement must mean that EMILY's List thinks that Kate Brown is a stronger general election candidate - or that she'll make a stronger Secretary of State.

Jason, do you really think the votes of Multnomah County alone will elect statewide candidates?

I talked with all the candidates at the local Sec. of State forum sponsored by Polk Dems. Mid Willamette Valley Democrats host forums where anyone who attends can go up to the candidates and talk to them before and after. AND observe whether the answers they give sound intelligent, responsive, more about insider knowledge or about relating to the general public, etc.

I tink you hit the nail on the head Steve. Kate and her ilk are very friendly when trying to get elected. It's those times when constituents have concerns and there's nothing to be gained by addressing them that they are not visible or accountable.