Statesman-Journal endorses Sal Peralta over Donna Nelson
According to the Salem Statesman-Journal, Sal Peralta (D) is "a strong advocate for doing the people's business in public and giving citizens the same access as lobbyists."
And Rep. Donna Nelson (R)? She "hasn't shown the kind of leadership that voters have a right to expect."
There's more:
When it comes to constituent service, state Rep. Donna Nelson, R-McMinnville, has a heart as big as her legislative district. But when it comes to being effective in the Oregon Capitol, she still is on the sidelines. House District 24 voters should send in a replacement: Democrat Sal Peralta. ... If voters re-elect Nelson, they'll be be settling for a legislator who largely is on the sidelines of major issues. Peralta shows promise. Voters should give him a chance.
Read the rest. Then donate and volunteer for Sal Peralta.
Discuss. (Hat tip to Cwech Blug.)
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Oct 1, '06
Good to hear that...newspaper endorsements don't win elections.
12:24 a.m.
Oct 2, '06
They might not win elections; however, what they do is give potential donors, supporters, and volunteers the feeling that Sal could have a chance. That leads to them giving their time, energy, and money to Sal. That then wins the election.
It's sad, but true, that many people will support an okay/bad candidate rather than giving time/money to a great candidate who they don't see as viable. Endorsements like this change those impressions.
Sal's a great guy, and I wish I lived in his district so I could vote for him. I think he'll make a wonderful legislator.
Oct 2, '06
Sal may be "a great guy," but he can't win this seat. The district is too conservative, with a significant voter registration edge for the Republicans. Outside of the dem circles, nobody knows who Sal is. He's too new to the district and has no service experience in it.
11:25 a.m.
Oct 2, '06
Geeze.
Talk about damning with faint praise.......What's relevant about Sal isn't whether he's a "great guy". He's one of the most motivated and tireless activists in the state. He's a thinker and has made several moves that demonstrate his independence from lefty dogma as well.
Donna Nelson is pretty much an airhead, and gets scant respect even from her own party apparatchicks. If you're voting in the 24th, you'd be well advised to go for Sal whether you're a progressive or a conservative.
You'd at least have a lgislator that has some grasp of policy issues......
As for the "can't win" meme, how in the hell are we supposed to gain and control the legislature if we don't compete in the races where we have really good candidates, regardless of the triangulation.
Sal is young, smart, motivated, and will be around for years to come.
Here's an idea learned from the Brading '04 effort:
If you get into the high 40s in one cycle with no help from the Gunslingers, Jon Issacs will be your bestest friend in the next cycle.
Oct 2, '06
I'm not saying he can't ever win; just not this cylce. This campaign will clearly raise his profile for a future shot.
3:11 p.m.
Oct 2, '06
sponge is doing it again--since when is a 2,500 vote edge a "significant voter registration edge?" From July registrations, I count it as the 23rd-closest D-R balance, out of 60 seats--which means 62% of House districts are closer than 24's.
3:27 p.m.
Oct 2, '06
D'oh! Did it again. 62% of HD are LESS CLOSE than 24.
Oct 2, '06
I guess "significant" is a matter of perspective, tj. Turning that number around in a county the size of Yamhill would be a "significant" challenge. And, historically, the repubs have had a higher voter turnout than the dems, and typically have been more faithful to their party. All those things in play - with a 2500 voter registration edge - makes this a "significant" challenge to young Sal.
4:20 p.m.
Oct 2, '06
I'm not sure what the size of the county has to do with anything; HD's are all generally between 30 and 40K voters. There are over 6,700 NAV's in that district, as well--meaning Peralta can erase the registration edge (assuming balanced R & D turnout) by capturing about 60% of NAVs, something definitely achievable given the tendency for NAVs in Oregon to mimic Democrats in candidate races.
You can toss "historical turnout" out the window this year, I believe. Deep red voters are disaffected across the country, showing significantly lower levels of interest.
5:20 p.m.
Oct 2, '06
I agree with what Pat said about Sal. I've worked with him at Democracy for Oregon, and he was tireless in his efforts there.
I was unfortunately too tired last night to say much more than I did. I'm glad Pat added to it.
9:23 p.m.
Oct 2, '06
Hi folks,
Jenni and Pat, thanks for the support.
Sponge, why don't you come spend a day canvassing with me? I'm going every day this week.
Oct 3, '06