News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A bit of history goes a long way to explain today’s politics. Abraham Lincoln stood before a crowd at the Illinois Republican State Convention in Springfield, Illinois on the evening of June 16, 1858. The occasion was momentous — an endorsement like no other. Earlier that day, the Illinois Republicans had rallied behind Lincoln, a local attorney and former congressman, declaring him their “first and only choice” in the upcoming campaign to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, the incumbent. This endorsement was unprece... Full story
Problem: Reactionary demonstrations in Portland are negatively impacting Democratic Presidential campaign to elect Biden/Harris in swing states as Trump touts law and order while consciously ignoring critical, underlying issues expressed in Portland and several cities across the U.S. Suggestion: Mayor/Governor/State/Federal Oregon leadership to intersect and dialog with “leadership” of the Portland demonstration. In the absence of identifying leader, create one (group) as representing majority. Purpose: To first establish 30-... Full story
