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February 23, 2006

Oregon Indy Guv Candidate raking in the loot

Newly minted Independent Ben Westlund is raking in big bucks for his gubernatiorial run.

According to a press release from his campaign, Westlund has raised over $100k. The campaign is also boasting over 100 registered volunteers to gather the 18,000 signatures he'll need to get on the ballot.

Weslund is encouraging supporters to go to his website to download petitions.

I doubt I'd consider voting for Westlund, personally. I'm a liberal, Westlund isn't. While he has a few positions that might be considered liberal, its not enough to swing my vote his direction.

That said, I hope he makes it on the ballot. Oregon is a state that embraces the independent spirit. Its only fitting that a guy like Westlund has the chance to be on our ballots for Governor.

Posted by Carla at February 23, 2006 05:15 PM