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Open Primary/Measure 65 Calls on OEA to Retract False Statements

Measure 65 will help make sure all Oregon voters can vote in every election.

Right now, 25% of all registered voters in Oregon are completely shut out from participating in partisan primary elections. They don’t have a voice and they don’t have a vote. That’s not fair.

An Open Primary would change that so everyone could vote in every election, regardless of party registration. It would also allow voters to cross party lines to vote for the candidate they think is best suited for the job.

An overwhelming majority of Oregonians support an Open Primary. In fact, more than 100,000 Democrats, Republicans, Independents and unaffiliated voters across the state brought this measure to the ballot.

Democrats, Republicans & Independents say Yes on Measure 65


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YES on Measure 65

Mon, 11/03/2008 - 15:00
The Oregonian
Yes. The measure will help Oregonians assert their voting rights, demand true representation and loosen the parties' grip on primary elections.
Link: 
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2008/11/all_the_...

Guest column: Everyone votes under Measure 65

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 11:06

The News-Review

Every other spring, one out of five Oregon voters is banned from voting for statewide offices in Oregon’s May primary. I am one of these 400,000 Oregon voters who are registered non-affiliated (or independent).

Link: 
http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20081031/GUESTCOLUMNS/8103199...

Our Opinion: Measure 65 is about fairness

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 11:06

Argus Observer

We’re hopeful most voters did not fail to take a good, hard look at ballot Measure 65 and then vote “yes.” Essentially, this measure would open up Oregon’s primary system to the entire body politic and not just those who happen to be Democrats or Republicans.

Link: 
http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2008/10/31/opinion/doc...

Teachers union gets down in the mud

Wed, 10/29/2008 - 17:30

Mail Tribune

A mailer to OEA members falsely links Measure 65 to Bill Sizemore's efforts. The sleaze factor in this election has been among the most offensive we can remember. But a mailer to teachers from their union last week sets a new low.

Link: 
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200810...

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