This blurb in the Oregonian by Jeff Mapes quotes an aide to Ron Wyden as indicating they'd love Steve Novick to run for Darlene Hooley's 5th District Congressional seat. Here's what he has to say about it:
The article goes on to say Novick has no stated interest in giving up his Senate run. Of course, things can change. He could use the money he's already raised. He's also the highest-profile person the Democrats could get at this late notice.
Right now, it sounds like Vance Day is supporting Mike Erickson on the GOP side, even though there are some potentials (like Kevin Mannix) who are perceived to possibly be stronger candidates.
Time will tell...whoever the nominees are, I'd put our chances at better than 50% of picking the seat up...good times.
My favorite comes from Josh Kardon, chief of staff to Sen. Ron Wyden,
D-Ore. He talked up the idea of U.S. Senate candidate Steve Novick moving over
to the 5th CD race.
"This is probably the only race where their bench comes close to ours,"
said Kardon. "The only potential candidate we could run with high name
recognition across the district is Steve Novick and I have no idea if he has any
interest."
The article goes on to say Novick has no stated interest in giving up his Senate run. Of course, things can change. He could use the money he's already raised. He's also the highest-profile person the Democrats could get at this late notice.
Right now, it sounds like Vance Day is supporting Mike Erickson on the GOP side, even though there are some potentials (like Kevin Mannix) who are perceived to possibly be stronger candidates.
Time will tell...whoever the nominees are, I'd put our chances at better than 50% of picking the seat up...good times.
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