Long-time Portlander taking a snarky look at the politics of the metro area and a bit about Oregon at large. Opinions here are my own, but hopefully they're yours too. https://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lbnf25eizc2aIs anyone surprised that Rene Gonzales’ head of fundraising is also supporting Trump appointee and former Rep Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR)? @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social — think there could be a story here?23 Nov 2024 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbnf25eizc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lbjb56wbbk2b“Breaking — city of hipster lumbersexuals elects hipster lumbersexuals to city council. Film at 11” [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Nov 2024 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjb56wbbk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lbeacw4rjs2shttps://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/11/multnomah-county-heading-towards-21-million-shortfall-next-year-officials-say.html Wow, Multnomah County is killing it. First they flub the sobering center and now they’re completely in the hole. Good luck to the new COO!20 Nov 2024 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbeacw4rjs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laytuxwdcs2hPoint of order: how much of that 17% drop can be attributed to incorrectly cast ballots that weren’t counted? [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Nov 2024 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laytuxwdcs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3layrecvfok2hYes, but are they affordable? I find that unlikely in Goose Hollow or the Central Eastside Industrial District. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Nov 2024 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3layrecvfok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawzobqsmc2lThis is why I manage my stress through sarcasm and humor. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawzobqsmc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawopt7yrs2nI'm gonna take a shot in the dark and say this could be why he's begging supporters for more cash. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawopt7yrs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawjum36i22xI’m suddenly sad I didn’t coin the term “car tickler” for these things. I can’t help but think running over one is like your car getting Poseidon’s Kiss. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawjum36i22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laweb7ykq22xThe video is well worth the watch. #Chaoticgood https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14080837/New-Zealand-Parliament-haka.html14 Nov 2024 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laweb7ykq22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawcqxubek2x“We couldn’t hit the goal, so it must be the goal that is wrong.” [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawcqxubek2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawcoxug4k2xGoing forward, this may end up being a @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social Stan account. RCV worked and worked well. It was a success. That said, the city and county screwed up education of voters on how to fill out ballots. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawcoxug4k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawci5qric2xYou mean to tell me the candidate who raised the most (and may have already violated campaign finance laws) is running such an inefficient operation that he went into debt? Say it ain’t so! [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawci5qric2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawc47bhbs2xThis is a big lift for a party headed by a sociopathic narcissist. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawc47bhbs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lawbtl6y5s2xNot a great look for Hufford — and I’m not talking about the fact that he looks like a discount brand Bradley Whitford. #pdx #rcv #citycouncil #campaignfinanceviolations https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2024/11/13/city-council-candidate-allegedly-offered-patrons-free-bar-entry-in-exchange-for-campaign-contributions/14 Nov 2024 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawbtl6y5s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laucqasdtc2nWorth noting that a woman named Mary-Catherine Huben also spoke with Portland Fire about a disability claim from her husband, dating back to 2001. For someone who only made $33K/year, she got a sweet payout. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laucqasdtc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laubrhtxws2lPortland is the Eeyore of the West Coast. Prove me wrong. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laubrhtxws2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laubfjyv722sCandace has a shot, so do Steve and Elana. The idea of Dan Ryan or Loretta Smith getting picked by a progressive council is laughable, but I understand their insecurities and need for validation require them to run. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laubfjyv722shttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3laua5mcrq22sWait wait wait... you mean to tell me that the person who uses "Tootie" as their given name in a professional setting is politically conservative? Guess that's just the Facts of Life. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3laua5mcrq22shttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lau7tnkscu2g#Intro skeet! Long-time Portlander taking a snarky look at the politics of the metro area. Opinions here are my own, but hopefully they're yours too. Any other #pdx peeps out there?13 Nov 2024 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lau7tnkscu2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/portlandpolitico.bsky.social/post/3lau7l2ilg42gAt least two of them are too busy licking their wounds from their losses and Rene's worried about clearing his campaign debt. Dan Ryan is probably just avoiding pissing off the new council which is a majority progressive. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:rgsdhydqfgeetx2weecf5npf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lau7l2ilg42g