In the most recent survey, the percent of Democrats who say they are voting for Kitzhaber increased from 73 percent to 81 percent.

The race is virtually a dead heat among voters older than 35, while Kitzhaber holds an 11-point edge among younger voters.

So “younger voters,” allow me (via the folks at Third Century Solutions, who compiled this list) to tell you what you don’t remember (previously posted here). When you look at this list you’ll see two things: Kitzhaber always took care of himself but never accorded the same to the people of Oregon, and, when it mattered the most, he ran away:

1) Faked heart attack when state was flooded in 1996 and Vera was filling sandbags

2) Said health care should have been reformed on state level rather than federal after being feted regularly by “The Economist” for medical rationing

3) Vetoed Secondary Lands bill in Washington Park in 1995.  Governor threw tantrum in front of WW II veterans and stormed off – later told press he doesn’t “do public” well

4) Rip-rapped his own Neskowin beach house when others couldn’t protect their homes

5) Built on his 10 acres on Umpqua River when land was zoned Exclusive Forest use

6) Vetoed a record 100 bills in 1997 Oregon legislature

7) Refused to do interviews with media other than liberal media – even though he said he changed for this latest campaign — really?

8) Fleeing scene of Biscuit Fire five minutes before President Bush arrives, and leaving Sen. Wyden alone and furious

9) Unable to get along with legislative leaders – including Secretary of State of his own party, Phil Keisling

10) Refused to attend National Governors Association meetings, which at the time included innovative governors such as Jeb Bush, Tommy Thompson, John Engler, Bill Weld. Why? Because Kitzhaber already had the answers

11) Went fishing after 9/11 for a week when country was in crisis