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Bryan and Reagan break down the Oregon Senate races that will make the difference between more balance and a Democrat supermajority. * Landslide podcast from NPR * Altered Ceasefire Pledge Causes Discomfort Among City Council Candidates * Rep. Tawna Sanchez Outlines Proposal For New Alcohol Sales Tax * CNanalysis model on Oregon Legislative elections This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Bryan and Reagan discuss the lagging Republican fundraising in legislative races and a controversial memo from House Republicans. Then they make predictions about key statewide and congressional races in November. * With fundraising flagging, Oregon Republicans’ ambitions rely on Greg Walden * Dennis Linthicum on 2024 ballot measures * Tobias Read commercial * Will Lathrop commercial * Dan Rayfiel...

Bryan and Reagan are joined by State Rep. Emily McIntire (R-Eagle Point) and State Rep. Candidate Keri Lopez (R-Redmond) to do a deep dive on the state of education in Oregon. * Portland Public Schools quietly adopts rule barring teachers from ‘political or personal’ classroom displays * Another Portland area school district will consider closing some schools amid low enrollment * Could Oregon’s s...

Ashley Kuenzi joins the program to take us through the news. Her day job is as Communications Director for Oregon Senate Republicans and their campaign arm. Bryan, Ashley, and Reagan discuss Measure 118 campaign contributions, new national polling, drug crimes being made illegal gain, the state economist, and the state of the economy. * Measure 118 Campaign Reels in Its First Large Contribution—Fr...

Justin Martin joins Reagan on the program while Bryan is traveling. Justin represents the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. They talk about Grand Ronde’s opposition to more casinos. Justin explains gambling law and the negative impacts of expansion. * In Oregon, a Bid for Urban Casinos Threatens a Gambling ‘Arms Race’ * Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance * Online sports betting hurts consumers This i...

Longtime Libertarian Richard Burke joins the podcast. He brings his expertise on how third party candidates impact federal, state, and local campaigns. Richard, Bryan, and Reagan discuss RKF’s partial dropout and how it impacts Trump, a libertarian in CD 5, and the battle over Libertarian Party bylaws in Oregon. * ORS 248.009 Process for nominating candidates by minor political party * 1998 Oregon...

Senator Dick Anderson joins the podcast to discuss his accomplishments in his first term and what’s left to tackle for housing and transportation in his second term. * Senator Anderson delivers for his district and all of Oregon. * 2024 Statewide Housing Survey * Kamala Harris Wants to Give First-Time Homebuyers $25K. Is That a Good Idea? * On the south Oregon Coast, the Port of Coos Bay aims to b...

Reagan reads a mean tweet. Bryan and Reagan discuss the news about Measure 118, sanctuary state law, drug deflection programs, homeless bussing, and gambling. * Mean tweet Reagan read from Yes on Measure 118 * Oregon Rebate Amount Was $750 per Person but Now It’s $1,600 * Local DA says he can’t get accused child molesters, murderer extradited because of Oregon sanctuary law * Clackamas County Says...

Bryan and Reagan discuss Reagan’s purchase of a real pickup truck, the 2025 transportation package, and Minnesota’s retail delivery fee. Then our hosts are joined by fellow consultant Jake Pelroy to discuss the November ballot measures, the CD 3 primary in Washington state, the Oregon Dems new candidate in HD 32, and Lane County politics. * Oregon transportation leaders say they may cut 1,000 jobs...

Bryan and Reagan discuss upcoming CD 5 debates, DHM Research’s statewide survey results, a credible poll showing Trump only down 5 points in Oregon, and crazy local politics headlines. Show Notes * Watch Duty * Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer agrees to 4 TV debates with challenger Bynum * Conservative group made last-ditch play to influence Democratic primary in high-profile Oregon congressional race *...

Reagan is back in the Crosstabs studio but President Biden is out of the Presidential race. Bryan and Reagan discuss the impact of the Harris campaign on Oregon, congressional fundraising, media buying, the benefits of annual legislative sessions, and Tri-Met’s anti-car agenda. Show Notes: * Harris For President “Let’s win this.” * Kamala Harris for Arresting the People * Governor Andy Beshear dru...

Russ Walker joins Bryan this week as guest host with Reagan out for the week. Russ and Bryan have a good discussion about the RNC, VP pick JD Vance, assassination theories, Biden with COVID and many more state news during this episode. We also are able to talk about Senate President Courtney untimely passing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

It’s a bit of everything as Bryan and Reagan discuss Oregon companies moving jobs to red states, and Democrat Congressman Earl Blumenauer (aka Earl Bum) calling on President Biden to end his re-election bid. What will be the downfall effect in Oregon of Biden staying in or dropping out? Then they discuss the return of wildfire maps, and UFCW’s ballot measure to unionize weed workers. Show Notes *...

Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson (R-Prineville) joins the podcast. Bryan, Reagan, and Vikki discuss patriotism, water law, and the Grants Pass decision from the Supreme Court. * Record-Low 38% Extremely Proud to Be American * 5 essential questions for Oregon’s new water boss * After Supreme Court ruling, some Oregon Democrats join Republicans in calling for changes to state camping laws * More Than Half...

Part two of our episode with DHM pollster John Horvick. Bryan, Reagan, and John discuss the debate, the Supreme Court decision in the Grants Pass case, and education politics , cell phone bans in schools. Bryan gets frustrated with millennials who don’t lave voicemails. * John Horvick Explains the Polls: Part One * Morning Consult Tracking Biden’s Approval Rating in All 50 States * College degree...

Pollster John Horvick from DHM Research joins the podcast. Bryan, Reagan, and John discuss the urban-rural divide, homelessness and housing, cell phone bans in schools. Bryan gets frustrated with millennials who don’t lave voicemails. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by hosts are not necessarily shared by our guests and vice versa. * John Horvick on Twitter * Oregon REALTORS Statewide Housing Survey...

OPB politics reporter Dirk VanderHart joins the podcast. Bryan, Reagan, and Dirk discuss Senate Democrats picking their new leader (Senator Kathleen Taylor), the Oregon Rebate ballot measure, Charlie Conrad leaving the Republican Party after losing his primary, and money in politics. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by hosts are not necessarily shared by our guests and vice versa. * Oregon Senate De...

Senator Tim Knopp joins the podcast to talk about the challenges facing Oregon that are coming from the southern border. But first, Bryan and Reagan read some listener feedback, discuss Trump’s outside the box thinking, and debate Planned Parenthood’s public battle about how to structure their political operation. The antics of the Palestine Association of Teachers make the news again. * Tweet fro...

Bryan and Reagan discuss common mistakes made during summer campaign season, more “Hamas” this time from the Portland teachers union, and the Senate Democrats shuffling their leadership. Lawmakers discussed in this episode: Ben Bowman, Elizabeth Steiner, Kate Lieber, Rob Wagner, Wlnsvey Campos, Lew Frederick, Sara Gelser Blouin​, Chris Gorsek, Kayse Jama, James Manning, Mark Meek, Deb Patterson, F...

Bryan and Reagan discuss the 9th Circuit’s judicial jailbreak, Oregon Food Bank statement on war in Gaza, Sarah Finger McDonald’s narrow primary win, the sale of Pamplin Media Group, and some results from nonpartisan local elections in the May primary. Links Federal appeals court upholds judge’s order to release Oregon criminal defendants who don’t have a lawyer Jewish orgs pull support from Orego...

Bryan and Reagan discuss more results from the May primary. This time it’s State Senate and State House. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Bryan and Reagan discuss theories of the officially dismal primary turnout and which political pundit always seems to get it wrong. Then they talk about the results of the May primary for statewide and federal elections. Links: Crosstabs hosts in the news Unofficial primary election results This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

Bryan and Reagan talk about abysmal turnout in the May primary and then discuss political action committees (PACs) and scammers in Oregon politics. - John Horvick’s tweet about turnout - Oregon Gun Rights - Predict Oregon’s May Primary contest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Bryan and Reagan talk about best practices for campaign signs then break down the key local May primary elections. * Crosstabs Election Prediction Contest * The Chief of Oregon’s Most Influential Environmental Organization to Step Down — Willamette Week * The Political Machines That for Decades Dominated Portland Elections Must Start From Scratch — Willamette Week Candidates discussed: Mike Schmid...

Links: A Eugene legislative race might be a glimpse into Oregon’s future — OPB Candidates discussed: Kate Lieber, David Brock Smith, Todd Vaughn, Paul Romero, Ashley Hicks, Christine Goodwin, Noah Robinson, Dennis Linthicum, Diane Linthicum, Dave Henslee, Jim Doherty, Dave Drtozmann, Tod Nash, Andy Huwe, Lisa Fragala, Doyle Canning, Charlie Conrad, Darin Harbick, Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Sarah Finger Mc...