tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post5671686820354844489..comments2007-04-28T05:17:16.658-07:00Victoria Tafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15566635810544426855noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-59739446931265988172007-04-28T05:17:00.000-07:002007-04-28T05:17:00.000-07:00

Our trips to DC were never "meant" to be photo ops only. It ended up that way due to the agenda of the Senator.I have a lot of respect for our elected officials, but Senator Smith has disppointed me beyond repair.I will do what I can to see Senator Smith is not elected. He is a fraud and a misrepresentation of his original agenda. Pretty sad commentary on our government here in Oregon.Senator

Dominiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968852734001198961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-91398504531172426642007-04-25T17:13:00.000-07:002007-04-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

dominque,Meetings with the Senator should not be photo ops, he should be using your input in his decision process. He was elected to represent the State of Oregon and make decisions that are both in the best interest of Oregon and the United States. The same can be said for Wyden. If he is not doing this then it is time for him to go.

Kodiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06512900137134891375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-59961401942230118752007-04-25T13:40:00.000-07:002007-04-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

I belong to an association who visit Senator Smith in DC yearly in June. This is during our Legislative conference. This usually is a photo op, and a time for us to represent our issues. I'm sure the only reason he has met with us is that we give him a hefty donation at election time. I am going to suggest we no longer support the Senator. Typically, he would act like he was listening, but would

Dominiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968852734001198961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-18663762034117937062007-04-25T08:01:00.000-07:002007-04-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

For all the "progressive" noise made in the Willamette Valley, Oregon is still a state divided... For years now, Gordon Smith has been the highest conservative-ish representative we have.Now it appears that he has decided his role is to virtually swap sides and represent the Oregon "constituents," specifically the ones who didn't elect him.We elected Senator Smith to represent us in Washington,

Jack Fetchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07370134667945440040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-59761724994841682752007-04-24T14:23:00.000-07:002007-04-24T14:23:00.000-07:00

Sen. Smith's reading of the last election tea leaves and hanging our military out to dry shows him to be a slimeball of the most leftist proportions.I would be thrilled if he just quit screwing around and switched parties.He's acting like a durbin, he should be in the party of a durbin... and if Smith is a Republican, then I'm ashamed to call myself one.

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071279261669117974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-82151723377159041252007-04-23T22:36:00.000-07:002007-04-23T22:36:00.000-07:00

Sen. Smith, where's my Apology Letter? Victoria, you have nothing to apologize for.What was that Man's name that might run against Sen.Independant thinker in the Primary? (as coboble calls Sen. Smith). Ps: Thanks Bear for the info about RINO hagel

Klatuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632035951246465376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-7542873532199622322007-04-23T18:49:00.000-07:002007-04-23T18:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Mizz Victoria, you have said nothing for which you should apologize. Smith's arrogance and weakness require that his "staff" put you in your "place." The fool, harry reid, would attempt the same. If, and when, El Gordo is seen putting his pants on in a manner superior to the rest of us "peasants," he can then be above honest questions, honestly put. Having joined the democrat party in all

BEARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18127559050411509374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-82191762150683484432007-04-20T18:35:00.000-07:002007-04-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

I meant it. If I hurt his feelings I'm sorry. Coboble, I've spent a career talking to people with whom I disagree. I've got a good track record. Well, with Defazio getting out of the race it looks like Steve Novick will have the far leftpositions all to himself.

Victoria Tafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15566635810544426855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-50398989240399052782007-04-20T17:37:00.000-07:002007-04-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

According to the left, Gordon Smith is all but finished in the Senate. I guess that is the thanks he gets for moving leftward some of the time;Moveon.org Ad, Fact CheckMoveon.org Filibuster AdYou Tube, Gordon Smith ProtestFollow The Bouncing SenatorOnce you start playing 'footsie' with the far left, it is all or nothing with them, they own you and call the shots!

Lew Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06422249750094117697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-14297746532691186602007-04-20T17:24:00.000-07:002007-04-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

Victoria: Surely your message to Gordon Smith was written with your tongue firmly buried in your cheek.

Scottiebillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554361011951413954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-45443770512646975332007-04-20T16:51:00.000-07:002007-04-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

Victoria,Who said that you were not "deferential" enough?Is that your opinion of the reason, or is this the reason you were given?I have listened to interviews you have done on your show.Often, even when I disagree with you, I find you humorous. However, sometimes you do cross a line, into an area I would categorize more as rude than humorous or polite disagreement.Sometimes you do not even allow

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