Is the Oregon GOP out of touch? 'I don't think the data reflects that'

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EUGENE, Ore. - Democrats had a big night November 6, sweeping the statewide races on the Oregon ballot and taking full control of the legislature.Even afterthe results of the election, Oregon Republican Party leaders say the party's message is not out of touch.Lane County Republicans meet Thursday night to choose new leaders and map out the future.Vice Chair Paul Barnett said his message will be party unity: don't finger point the blame at others.He advocates sticking to the party's message: Create more jobs and pass targeted tax cuts.  "It's not so much the message that needs to change but the messenger has to make the messagea lot clearer," he said.Barnett said local counties must do a better job of leadership training and recruiting candidates.State GOP ChairmanAllen Alleyquipped to the Register-Guard newspaper last week, "Anyone haveChip Kelly's number?

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