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Smith says goodbye to U.S. Senate
The Republican senator thanked Oregon voters from his home in Pendleton
PENDLETON (AP) -- After 12 years, it was an upbeat yet resigned goodbye. Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith thanked Oregon voters Thursday for allowing him to serve their interests, both rural and metropolitan, and at the same time bestowed well-wishes on the man who pushed him out of office in the national Democratic wave.
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Liz wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:06 AM:
" This country needs a change and Merkeley was the right choice!! "
craig wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:27 AM:
" It is majority rule, like always. Too bad if rural Oregon has many people out-of-step with real life conditions.
Mr. Smith chose the wrong, record-setting wrong, team. They lost; he lost. Good deal. He is now provided time to return to his business and address the illegal worker situation and struggle to stay open under the economic times brought to us by Mr. Bush and his yes-men senators like Mr. Smith. "
Mr. Smith chose the wrong, record-setting wrong, team. They lost; he lost. Good deal. He is now provided time to return to his business and address the illegal worker situation and struggle to stay open under the economic times brought to us by Mr. Bush and his yes-men senators like Mr. Smith. "
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George wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:18 AM: