I'm out of the area for the time being and missed the stream - is the video up somewhere?

Kari as long as you're into full disclosure, why don't you explain your ACORN ties?

I live in Eugene and I'm wondering if anyone is going to be watching this live via satellite and if you're willing to have a debate watching party?

Hey folks, just wanted to give you all the info about the debate happening tonight. The debate will be livestreamed here:

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/

And, the Merkley Campaign is throwing a debate watch party tonight at:

Blitz Bar 110 NW 10th Ave Portland, Oregon

-sarahlane, netroots director for OR-Sen candidate Merkley

Oh, one more thing. There is also a debate watch party in Eugene as well. Here's the info:

7pm Davis' Restaurant 94 W. Broadway Eugene, Oregon

-sarahlane, netroots director for OR-Sen candidate Merkley

Kudos to Ron Wyden! This is a watershed moment in a competitive race that will help put Jeff over the top. And I'd just like to acknowledge Senator Wyden's political courage and leadership at this critical juncture. Of course, it's not hard to support Jeff, but frankly, most Senators, regardless of party, in other states would be content to sit on the sidelines. We may not like it but that's the truth and Wyden deserves credit.

For too long Smith has been the net beneficiary trading off the "bipartisan" facade of his relationship with Wyden while consistently supporting a Republican agenda intent on dismantling this country one institution at a time.

This ad makes it perfectly clear: there is only one candidate in this race that will partner (and not cancel out) Wyden's work in the US Senate and there is only one candidate who will aggressively support (and not stall) Barack Obama's agenda for fundamental change and reform --<u>that candidate is Jeff Merkley. </u>

The key now is that people see this ad so that Smith's millions aren't able to muddle the choice with disingenuous but heart rendering ads that belie his true record -- you know the one that strongly supported and defending the war in Iraq, said John Kerry was "too French" to be president, went on an Abramoff connected golfing excursion in Scotland, voted for obscene and irresponsible tax breaks to the ultra wealthy that have ballooned the deficit and debt, generated the greatest income disparities in history, and now have cost millions of hard working Americans their life savings. Yeah that's that's Gordon Smith we get for every 5 years out of 6.

For anyone who didn't believe already, this race can and should be won. If you can afford to make a contribution of any size -- make it right now to Jeff Merkley for Senate -- www.jeffmerkley.com.

And finally, it wouldn't be a bad idea to acknowledge Senator Wyden's leadership here either -- too often politicians only hear from constituents when they are upset. Here's a great opportunity to give credit where credit is due and model some positive reinforcement. We're going to need all the collective good will we can muster to dig this country out of the Bush / Republican calamity we're experiencing.

note: I don't work for nor speak for the campaign. Just my two cents!

Any info on a debate watch in So. Or. Ashland/Medford?

Merkley needs Obama to run a similar ad, right as the ballots drop.

An Oregon campaign visit would be even better, conceivably tied in to a visit to Nevada, but I'm not holding out for that, although Obama needs to cut ads for the Democratic Senate candidates in the swing states of MN, NM, CO and ME where he'll have serious coattails by winning all by significant margins.

Neel said: "And finally, it wouldn't be a bad idea to acknowledge Senator Wyden's leadership here either"

Yes, I'm on with that!

This is a great ad from Senator Wyden. It's positive and makes it clear -- in less than 30 seconds -- that together Jeff Merkley and Wyden will be a great Senate team on behalf of Oregon citizens. Any idea what TV markets this is running in and how often?