Letter: The value of a job - by Monica Wehby

The Bulletin, Published Jul 17, 2014, Bend, Oregon
Few things in this world have an impact on someone’s life like that of a job. For a recent college graduate, a job is the first step toward realizing a dream; for the unemployed, it is a sense of renewed confidence; for a mother, it is the means by which she can promise her child a future of opportunities. For many, a job offers us hope, gives us purpose, and provides us the means to take care of the truly important things in life.

When we discuss jobs in the course of politics, our discourse is often relegated to numbers and spreadsheets. Our economy becomes a measure of profits and losses, rather than the individuals and families affected by it. In doing so, we lose sight of what it means for someone to lose a job, or for a business to close. Too many politicians today are guilty of that — they forget that the bottom line of a business isn’t just a bottom line; it’s food on someone’s table or the clothes on someone’s child; they forget that bad policy has real-life consequences.

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Monica Wehby Ad: "Drive"

June 25, 2014 - Dr. Monica Wehby for U.S. Senate: "I'm going to the US Senate to try to change things, to make things better, to stop this gridlock and get back to the work of the people." Visit www.MonicaForOregon.com to learn more.

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GOP candidate booted from editorial meeting after calling out 'blah blah' dis

Mark Callahan, a Republican Senate candidate, was kicked out of a local Oregon newspaper's editorial board meeting after daring to challenge a reporter who dissed a fellow candidate, Jo Rae Perkins, by writing "blah blah blah" in his notes instead of her actual quotes. The Willamette Week video of the incident went viral and Callahan was invited to appear on Fox & Friends.

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Only 33% of likely voters believe Merkley deserves another term

Baton Rouge, La. – Magellan Strategies BR’s statewide Oregon survey results show U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s reelection campaign may have to make a stronger than expected push with Oregon voters next fall.  When asked if Merkley had performed his job well enough to deserve another term, only 33% of likely midterm voters supported his reelection (25% definitely reelect), while 43% felt that it is time to give a new person a chance (34% definitely new person).

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Another Republican running against Merkley: Dr. Monica Wehby

Portland, Oregon — Monica Wehby, MD, announced her candidacy today for the United States Senate. A practicing pediatric neurosurgeon for 15 years, Dr. Wehby has held numerous leadership positions at the local, state, and national level. She serves on the Board of Directors at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, as a trustee for the American Medical Association, and is a past-president of the Oregon Medical Association. Dr. Wehby has also received the Congressional Medal of Distinction for improving children’s health.

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Mark Callahan of Salem, OR announces bid for U.S. Senate

Mark Callahan

Leadership, Integrity, Character, Honor, Trust

Mark Callahan of Salem, OR, recently filed with the Federal Election Commission, and the Oregon Secretary of State, as a candidate for The United States Senate. Callahan is a father of 2 young daughters, an average American, and he loves our county. He is an Eagle Scout, and has had past civic involvement with groups in the Eugene/Springfield area, as well as being a past member of Rotary, where he received the Paul Harris Fellow award. Mark is currently a Precinct Committee Person with the Marion County Republican Party. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus/option in Management Information Systems, while minoring in Pre-Law.

Although Callahan has not held an elected office outside of Precinct Committee Person, he brings years of real life experience and knowledge to the political arena. In the last few years, Callahan has had the motivation, heart, and drive to run for public offices in the past such as school board, the Oregon Legislature, and the county commission in Lane County. Callahan is an information technology professional by trade, and has worked in both consulting and permanent position roles in the information technology industry over the last 13 years. With this background, Callahan has the troubleshooting/analytical mindset to take on problems, and not give up until they are solved.

Callahan believes it's time for a new generation in Washington D.C. As a fiscal and constitutional conservative, he cares deeply about the freedoms that the founders of our great nation established over 237 years ago. He has within his heart a sincere and motivated drive to keep secure the freedoms that our men and women in uniform have fought and died for over the generations, against the tyranny of threats both foreign and domestic.

Mark has begun his travels around the state to meet with and hear from voters. He welcomes the opportunity to meet with various groups around the state to listen to the concerns of Oregonians. Requests to have Mark Callahan meet with your group or organization, as well as his past and future campaign events can be accessed on the Contact and Scheduling page, his campaign website at: www.CallahanForOregon.com.

Callahan For Oregon ~ P.O. Box 4352 ~ Salem, OR 97302
www.CallahanForOregon.com
Mark@CallahanForOregon.com
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Jo Rae Perkins of Albany, OR announces bid for U.S. Senate

Jo Rae Perkins 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Jo Rae Perkins
U.S. Senate 2014
For Such A Time As This..
Time for a Real Change, for a Change

Jo Rae Perkins of Albany recently filed with the Federal Election Commission as a candidate for the United States Senate. Perkins was the GOP chair in Linn County from January 2009 to November 2012. She recently graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, while minoring in Speech Communication.

In 1978, Jo Rae married her high school sweetheart George, a self-employed carpet installation contractor. They have two adult children, and 5 grandchildren, with another grandbaby due in November.

Although Perkins has not held an elected office outside of Precinct Committee Person, she brings years of real life experience and knowledge to the political arena. Prior to returning to college, Perkins owned Eagle Financial Planning & Investments as a Certified Financial PlannerTM and Financial Advisor; working with clients on budget management and investments. She worked for several bank brokerage firms as a Financial Advisor, and has been a Banker and Realtor®.

Perkins believes the time has come when voters are weary of career politicians whose main interest is their own agenda. Standing on the core principles of our Founding Fathers, Perkins is ready to be a Stateswoman who listens, and steps up for the People she represents. She firmly believes every bill should pass a three-way test: Is it congruent with the U.S. Constitution? Is it congruent with her values and fiscal conservatism, and is it free from pork barrel spending and other non-related issues?

Jo Rae has begun her travels around the state to meet with and hear from voters. She welcomes the opportunity to meet with various groups around the state to listen to the concerns of Oregonians. Requests to have Jo Rae Perkins meet with your group or organization, are handled via the Schedule link on her website at www.perkinsforussenate.com or via email at scheduler@perkinsforussenate.com.

On Friday August 16, Jo Rae Perkins will be traveling the I-5 corridor making four campaign stops. Beginning at 10:15 a.m. in Albany, she will be holding a press conference at the KGAL Studios in the Old Library Building 1390 Waverly Dr. SE Then south to Eugene, where the next press conference will be held on the steps of the Federal Courthouse 405 E. 8th Ave., noon. She will then travel to Salem for a 2:30 press conference at the State Capital Building, next to the Jason Lee Monument Her final stop is in Wilsonville at 4pm. That press conference will be at Pacific Survey and Construction Supply, 10159 SW Commerce Circle, Suite C.

Perkins for U.S. Senate ~ P.O. Box 214 ~ Albany, OR 97321 ~ 541.979.5395
www.PerkinsforUSSenate.com
JoRae@PerkinsforUSSenate.com
Twitter: @Perkins4Senate

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