ELECTION ‘06
What’s on the line?
THE MOOD HAS TURNED politically disinterested and decidedly
pessimistic. Voter turnout dropped below 40% in this
spring’s primary and as the election nears, business
voters must decide if they’ll weigh in and make a
difference. What’s at stake? Only the future of
Oregon. In this special issue, we present the visions of the
leading candidates for governor, examine how ballot measures
and unelected individuals have gained influence, and launch
Capitol Gains, a column that will keep tabs on what’s
happening in Salem. It promises to be an interesting
November.
