Chris Dudley campaigns for Oregon governor while trailing in recent polling
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Updated · Oregon Public Broadcasting · May 1
Chris Dudley campaigns for Oregon governor while trailing in recent polling
6 articles · Updated · Oregon Public Broadcasting · May 1
The former Portland Trail Blazer trails state Senator Christine Drazan and state Representative Ed Diehl, while Drazan has won an endorsement from Oregon's largest newspaper.
Dudley says his three-month campaign offers an outsider alternative to Salem, contrasting himself with rivals he calls part of the political establishment.
The 61-year-old Republican, who narrowly lost the 2010 governor's race, says he would declare an education emergency on day one and has faced scrutiny over abortion messaging.
With a significant fundraising advantage, why is Chris Dudley's campaign trailing his primary opponents in recent polls?
How can an 'outsider' governor enact sweeping reforms when facing a legislature of established political insiders?
Can business-world solutions effectively solve Oregon's deep-rooted crises in education, housing, and addiction?