Holvey: Schaufler is an embarrassment
By Rep. Paul Holvey of Eugene, Oregon. Rep. Holvey is one of twelve Democratic legislators to endorse Jeff Reardon in his primary challenge to Rep. Mike Schaufler.
Rep. Mike Schaufler’s performance in the Oregon Legislature is an embarrassment.
Schaufler consistently votes with Republicans for tax breaks to big business, instead of filling budget holes for our schools and seniors. Then he blames school board members, including his opponent, Jeff Reardon for making cuts to balance their inadequate budgets.
Schaufler constantly votes against consumer protections for Oregon families. He holds good bills hostage to please his lobbyist buddies. In exchange, these lobbyists pay for his travels, food, gas, and bar tabs through his campaign account. They are throwing thousands of dollars into his race to keep him in office to deliver their agenda.
Democrats in District 48 should reclaim their voice in the legislature and vote for Jeff Reardon, the real Democrat who will represent their interests. Reardon supports Democratic values and Oregon families. It’s time for a change in District 48, move Oregon forward, vote Reardon.
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May 13, 2012
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11:24 a.m.
May 14, '12
Schaufler has been an opponent of workplace rights for medical marijuana patients. That is why I voted for Jeff Reardon. Because new ears might be more receptive than the stone block I have faced with the current fellow.
12:23 p.m.
May 14, '12
When I successfully ran for the legislature to represent this district in the House, I believe my campaign cost $3,000. Now Schaufler has spent over $250,000 to attempt to hold on to his position. As an incumbent, he was favored to win and many curried his favor by a contribution. Others were willing to pay big bucks to hold onto someone who would be vote with the Republicans against Democratic bills, against environmental concerns, against consumer protection, etc. But it is the VOTERS OF OUR DISTRICT whom he has forgotten that he is answerable to who have been volunteering to work for Jeff Reardon. Hopefully, we will replace Schaufler with a real Democrat of whom we can be proud.
3:24 p.m.
May 14, '12
Thanks so much for this post, Rep. Holvey - and for standing up to Mike Schaufler. Hope to raise a toast to everyone Tuesday night!