Should Oregon actively oppose Trump Administation policies?
Yes, at every opportunity
Yes, but only as appropriate
No, elections have consequences
Northwest Observer
Subscribe for Free Email Updates
Name:
Email:
Search Articles
       


To the ban on gas powered vehicles in Oregon
3560 Days 19 Hours
50 Minutes 09 Seconds.






On this day, April 1, 1990, It became illegal in Salem, Oregon, to be within 2' of nude dancers. Really.




Post an Event


Oregon Citizens Lobby War Room
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 8:30 am
Meet at Ike Box for training and updates on legislation. Send testimony, watch hearings, and visit capitol to testify. Legislators and special guests. Every Thursday 8:30am to 3pm to June 26.
Ike Box, 299 Cottage St NE, Salem (upstairs)



Coffee Klatch, Jeff Kropf host
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Political news unraveled. Guest speakers, Senators and Representatives. Hear Candidates running for May Primary. Learn how to testify. Bring your friends and neighbors! All welcome.
Sparky's Brewing Company 1252 23rd SE, Salem



OFF 2-Day Shooting Event
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
Oregon Firearms Federation. All proceeds benefits OFF’s legal fund to cover ongoing fight against Measure 114 and efforts to protect your Second Amendment rights. Cost $50 per day, May 3 and 4, 10am to 7pm. Competitions. Special prices. Food & drink provided. 541-258-4440
Indoor Shooting Range, 580 S Main, Lebanon, OR



Oregon Citizens Lobby War Room
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8:30 am
Meet at Ike Box for training and updates on legislation. Send testimony, watch hearings, and visit capitol to testify. Legislators and special guests. Every Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm to June 26.
Ike Box, 299 Cottage St NE, Salem (upstairs)


View All Calendar Events


Oregon Democrats Urged to Return $500,000 Campaign Donation
Came from now-disgraced cryptocurrency executive Nishad Singh

A bipartisan group of legislators urge the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO), who in 2022 misreported a $500,000 donation under a false name from the now-disgraced cryptocurrency executive Nishad Singh, to return the contribution immediately.

“The culture of corruption among top Oregon Democrat politicians is increasingly evident and incredibly disturbing,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). We have argued since the beginning of Session that the need for accountability and transparency has never been greater. We have also argued that investigations must be conducted by outside, independent counsel. They can’t escape this any longer.”

Last week, The Oregonian reported: “The Democratic Party has not returned the $500,000 donation. But with FTX filing for bankruptcy, it is possible that the FTX bankruptcy trustee will seek to claw back any FTX-linked funds donated to political organizations.”

Jake Thacker, an Oregonian living in Portland, told NPR that he lost at least $70,000 when FTX came crashing down. Who knows how many other Oregon investors lost their money while the DPO received the largest contribution the committee had ever reported?

Over the weekend, The Oregonian Editorial Board wrote: “In her first significant decision as the acting secretary of state, Cheryl Myers slashed a proposed fine against the Democratic Party of Oregon for misreporting a $500,000 donation – the organization’s single-largest ever… Despite the seriousness of the incident, Myers cut the proposed $35,000 fine to just $15,000 and pledged to drop a criminal investigation into whether the party knowingly gave a false name unless new evidence merits it. In exchange, the Democratic Party of Oregon pledged to submit a detailed summary of training and practices adopted to prevent future mistakes; provide documents when asked to verify contributions; and face additional fines if it fails to meet these and other modest obligations."

“… Myers claimed that the settlement “serves the public interest” by giving the agency greater oversight to ensure better compliance and marks a win for transparency."

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

“But in reality, transparency, oversight, and the public interest appear to have little to do with this case. Rather, a deeper look at the relationships, the investigation and the kidglove settlement raises significant questions about the ability of Democrats to hold accountable their own party. And the reduction in fine – which Gov. Tina Kotek panned in a call with the editorial board – is a disheartening decision that undermines efforts to rebuild trust in the agency."

“The Democratic Party of Oregon, unsurprisingly, has donated and/or received thousands of dollars to and from Democrats currently in office, including Gov. Tina Kotek and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. In fact, Rosenblum, whose office is authorized to take on campaign finance complaints and oversees criminal prosecutions, has given the Democratic Party of Oregon more than $100,000 over the years.”

It comes as no surprise that Rosenblum has no intentions of pursuing a criminal investigation into the Democrat Party.

The Oregonian Editorial Board went on: “Oregon is one of the only states in the country without campaign contribution limits, and the only protection for Oregonians comes from an elections division that is willing to hold all political players accountable – even friends.”


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2023-05-23 10:41:39Last Update: 2023-05-23 10:58:04



Read More Articles