Geesh... there's not a congressional district in the US today that isn't yawning about new candidate filings for a 2010 election. So what?

This guy may be a complete sap, I don't know. If so, both candidates are about even on that front. I doubt Wu is going to run unopposed - and I further doubt Carla's approval of the choice of candidate is going to be sought out.

We'll see what kind of mood the First Congressional District is in a little over 13 months from now. Anyone posturing to omnipotently declare anything today is just talking to hear themselves talk. Yawn!

Is anyone at BlueOregon going to comment on the opinion piece Former Mayor Tom Potter wrote to Just Out that has been all over the Oregonian about Mayor Adams?? Pretty big news. Call my crazy...but it's at lEAST as big as Wu's random 'R' opponent 18 months away.

It would be hard to imagine that this guy could possibly be worse than Derrick Kitts. That guy was an embarassment to the legislature. I got to routinely watch him throw temper tantrums in the hallways of the capitol. Even the janitors in the building laughed at him.

It would be hard to imagine that this guy could possibly be worse than Derrick Kitts. That guy was an embarassment to the legislature. I got to routinely watch him throw temper tantrums in the hallways of the capitol. Even the janitors in the building laughed at him.

Wu can just shoot him with his phaser.

Uh, I thought the Star Trek comment was fabulous. But then, I once wrote in "James T. Kirk" on a ballot for a presidential race in which I couldn't cast a sincere vote for any of the "real" candidates.

Wu, he said, "is contributing to a spending spree right now that is racking up a debt and a deficit that is going to adversely affect our community for years to come."

And how will this guy answer:

"So where were you when the Republicans took total control of DC --not only White House but Congress--and built this huge deficit and debt with tax cuts in a time of war and other spending?

2001, GW Bush inherited a balanced budget and projected surplus, which he gave away as tax cuts.

What did Obama inherit?

Or are you one of those Republicans who says it doesn't matter what Republicans do when they control Congress, everything is always the fault of Democrats, even when they are in minority?

Amd you want to be taken seriously? Go talk to Walden and let him tell you what Congress is really like. "

I seem to recall Goli Ameri doing a decent amount of fundraising in 2004, and getting many large contributions from Texas and elsewhere. Ameri got a bump when the story broke about Wu's alleged past attempted rape incident, but she made too big a deal out of it and it blew her whole campaign. Granted, the last couple of challengers, including Kitts, left much to be desired. I also seem to recall the Republican Party being less than enthused about the guy who ran last time. Voters were equally unimpressed with the fellow, whose name escapes me at the moment (I could look it up, but my stomach has declared that it's lunchtime).

Wu might suck as a congressman (I think most agree on that), but keep in mind that the demographics and registration in his district have changed considerably over the years. Washington county used to be pretty evenly split D/R,but it's quickly becoming the next Multnomah county. Look at the '08 results, Jeff Merkley beat Smith in Washington county by several points....a few years back there's no way that the most liberal, partisan member of the legislature would have come close to beating a moderate, well-established Republican in that county...no chance. But the county has changed drastically and it is becoming a solid Democrat stronghold.
The fact is that unless Wu is taken out in a primary, he will keep his seat...beyond Walden's district, no Republican can win any other congressional seat in Oregon, regardless of who the candidates are. Oregon is a one-party state and its not turning back...if the Dems don't like Wu, take him out in May..he can't lose in November.

All I can say is thank god someone is going to run against this steaming lump of a man who is on the wrong side of every single issue... especially immigration. He certainly hasn't been effective at all and he has not voted in line with his constituency. How is it possible to be in office as long as this loser and not be able to do anything ...even if it was just by mistake ...even John Kerry ended up on one or two good pieces of legislation by hanging around as long as he has ...good riddance I dont care who runs as long as they beat this guy

Wow. I am ever so impressed by the complete lack of intelligent conversation here. Blows me away. Really. And the way you all have opinions about the man running against Wu~ all this lovely yawning and brushing him aside like an inconsequential dust bunny when you don't know a thing about him is really quite stunning as well. applause You guys really know progress, don't you? Perhaps you should continue yawning through the next election~ take a sleeping pill or two in fact~ so we don't have to worry about such uninformed and biased voters checking any boxes when it comes time to vote. I think I'll take my "progress" with a side of critical thinking, and objectivity. To go. (and can I get one of those nifty Star Trek toys too?)

Boring!