Political Desk

When an American presidential campaign swings through McMinnville, that’s a pretty good sign that the nation’s political temperature is hot — and rising. The News-Register had several reporters, including yours truly, and photographers at Saturday’s Clinton visit, so be sure to pick up a copy of today’s print edition for the big spread. For those [...]

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Hello everyone, please accept my apology for letting way too much time go by since my last post. I’ll try to do better. Obviously, things have been happening quickly on the political front, it’s been crazy trying to keep on top of it all.
So here’s where we’re at: As you surely know by now, former [...]

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Published: April 24, 2008

Clinton: Will campaign in Mac Saturday

By STARLA POINTER
Of the News-Register
McMinnville High School history and government teacher Larry Saunders is scrambling to rearrange his weekend plans so he can be at school on Saturday, when former President Bill Clinton makes a campaign stop there.
“To miss a president coming to Mac High? There’s no [...]

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Good morning, it’s April 23, and I’ve got some news to report. Quickly, I attended last night’s talk by political commentator Kathleen Hall Jamieson at Linfield, which focused on this year’s presidential race, with a bit of good old-fashioned media-bashing. Also: I’ve just learned that Obama’s campaign is opening an office in Yamhill County, [...]

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By DAVID BATESOf the News-Register
NEWBERG - Less than 25 percent of Americans approve of the Bush presidency and more than 80 percent think the United States is on the wrong track. But you wouldn’t know it from Tuesday’s Republican Revival bash in Newberg.
Intended to inject some energy into Yamhill County’s Republican Party in preparation for [...]

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Published: April 8, 2008

Flanked by Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski and U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton waves to a crowded Liberty High School gym Saturday morning in Hillsboro. Clinton is facing off against Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Marcus Larson/News-Register

By JILLIAN BEAUDRY
Of the News-Register
More than 5,000 lucky locals crammed into Liberty [...]

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