OT - former NBE player wins primary election

[Mark Padgett]

Former NBE free throw clunker, Chris Dudley, won the Oregon Republican party primary yesterday for the office of Governor. Dudley beat eight other candidates and received 40% of the vote. Coming in second was businessman Allen Alley. Dudley will face the Democratic primary winner, former two-term Oregon Governor Dr. John Kitzhaber in November.

Dudley ran on what could be described as an "outsider" campaign, claiming his lack of previous connection with government would be an asset in office.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Former NBE free throw clunker, Chris Dudley, won the Oregon Republican party primary yesterday for the office of Governor. Dudley beat eight other candidates and received 40% of the vote. Coming in second was businessman Allen Alley. Dudley will face the Democratic primary winner, former two-term Oregon Governor Dr. John KitzhaberTaxhaber in November.

Dudley ran on what could be described as an "outsider" campaign, claiming his lack of previous connection with government would be an asset in office.

Mark, you spelled his opponent's name incorrectly...I've fixed it for you.

[grunewar]

I saw the article earlier in the day and was going to attach it to the thread we had on the subject of politics......but, I knew Mark would be along shortly and didn't want to deprive him of the pleasure of another thread.

[26 Year Gap]

All right, I'll say it. Dudley's primary win was a slam dunk.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by 26 year gap

all right, i'll say it. Dudley's primary win was a slam dunk.

foul!!!!!!

[Judtech]

Trivia: Which was higher? Dudley's career FT% or the % of votes he received in the primary!!!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Judtech

Trivia: Which was higher? Dudley's career FT% or the % of votes he received in the primary!!!

His career FT% in the NBE was just under 46%. He may get higher than that in the general election in November, but I don't think he will win, although I would bet it will be very close. Maybe I should call Tim Donaghy and get the spread.

[amusedofficial]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

All right, I'll say it. Dudley's primary win was a slam dunk.

I presume he won in a walk.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by amusedofficial

I presume he won in a walk.

If he does not put on a full court press he might not win.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

I heard that instead of having the election, Dr. Kitzhaber is going to challenge him to a free throw contest.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I heard that instead of having the election, Dr. Kitzhaber is going to challenge him to a free throw contest.

He's running against a guy named "Kitzhaber?"
hmmmm.

Dudley 52
Kitzhaber 47
Mary Jane 11

I figure voters will be giving this election the full 110%.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

He's running against a guy named "Kitzhaber?"
hmmmm.

Dudley 52
Kitzhaber 47
Mary Jane 11

I figure voters will be giving this election the full 110%.

I thought this was Oregon? Sounds more like Florida!

Signed,
Chad

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Chad

You're a fun dude to hang out with.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

He's running against a guy named "Kitzhaber?"
hmmmm.

Dudley 52
Kitzhaber 47
Mary Jane 11

I figure voters will be giving this election the full 110%.

Your prediction of a Dudley victory is not likely. Registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans in Oregon something like 56% to 42% with about 2% belonging to other parties or non-affiliated. The Republicans don't have even one statewide elected official.

However, Mary Jane may tip the vote. She's very popular here in Oregon. In fact, there's a guy down the street who grows her in his garage. Of course, he has a permit. Fortunately, like tons of other Oregonians, he rides a bicycle to work.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

However, Mary Jane may tip the vote. She's very popular here in Oregon. In fact, there's a guy down the street who grows her in his garage. Of course, he has a permit. Fortunately, like tons of other Oregonians, he rides a bicycle to work.

This where you get some of your meds from Mark? Bwahahahaha!