Politico.com has a pretty interesting article about the 5th district election. It seems there is a difference of opinion as to how viable Mike Erickson is as a candidate. One name floating to the top as a challenger is Kevin mannix...
Some of this trepidation might be due to the fact that while Erickson hasn't had a problem loaning his campaign money, he hasn't been raising alot of it himself...last quarter he only raised $73,000 according to the article, well below other candidates.
Not everyone is expressing doubts about Erickson, however.
Stay tuned...
Because he remains an active political presence in the state, Mannix would
be the presumed primary front-runner if he ran.
“Kevin Mannix’s name recognition is immense,” said political analyst Jim
Moore, a professor of political science at Pacific University. “If Kevin Mannix
steps in, there’s no way Erickson’s the front-runner. If [Mannix] doesn’t get
in, Erickson will be among those who have a shot at it. He may have spent a lot
of money, but it didn’t get him very far.”
Some of this trepidation might be due to the fact that while Erickson hasn't had a problem loaning his campaign money, he hasn't been raising alot of it himself...last quarter he only raised $73,000 according to the article, well below other candidates.
Not everyone is expressing doubts about Erickson, however.
“Darlene Hooley’s decision not to run is a testament to the candidacy of Mike Erickson. He will be in a strong position to compete for the seat, given his strong record as a businessman and as an aggressive campaigner. There is a potential pickup opportunity here,” said NRCC spokesman Ken Spain.
Oregon Republican Party spokeswoman Brianne Hyder predicted that, with no incumbent running for reelection, Erickson — if he’s the nominee — will have little trouble raising enough money. “With this now being an open seat, this will change the fundraising aspect of the race,” said Hyder.
Stay tuned...
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