The endorsements just keep coming for Measure 91.
When I last wrote a diary about our campaign in early September, I was able to report that we had won the support of the state's largest newspaper, the Portland Oregonian. Since then, The Register-Guard, which is the state's second-largest newspaper, and the East Oregonian, the main news source for Pendleton and ruby-red Eastern Oregon, have have followed suit.
Just a few hours ago, I learned that we REALLY hit the jackpot for newspaper endorsements. Measure 91, along with the legalization measures in Oregon and Washington DC have been endorsed by the nation's largest newspaper, The New York Times. This isn't a huge shock as they recently ran a series of editorials calling for the legalization of cannabis. However, the fact that they specifically and officially endorsed our measure is a huge boost for us.
Not enough good measure 91 news for you? OK, here's some more:
We have been endorsed by distinguished former US Attorney for Oregon. Kris Olsen.
We have also been endorsed by veteran police officer, Pete Tutmark, who is featured in our first TV ad, which IMHO, is very effective in targeting those most likely to be wavering.
Drug Policy Action, a reform group associated with George Soros, has just given another $300,000 to the Yes on 91 campaign. Cue the RW conspiracy theorists whining.
All in all, we've had a really good month.
And remember: October 14 is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon for this November's election.