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Senator Hillary Clinton's speech may have been the biggest national news of the night from Denver.

But Secretary of State Bill Bradbury's talk of a likely run for governor may have made the biggest waves in Oregon.

At the Democratic National Convention, Bradbury became the first Oregon politician to announce he is seriously considering a campaign for Governor in two years.

Current-Governor Ted Kulongoski must step aside because of term limits.

Bradbury says he still must decide whether he has a good chance to win - and who his possible opponents are.

Bill Bradbury: “I am not announcing for Governor, I am saying that I am very seriously considering it. I believe very strongly that Jeff Merkley will be the next U.S. Senator from Oregon. But if he doesn't accomplish that, it would require him and I have a conversation."

Other Democrats mentioned as possible candidates include departing state Treasurer Randall Edwards and current Democratic candidate for Treasurer Ben Westlund, a state Senator from Tumalo.

Republicans who might be interested include Congressman Greg Walden, candidate for Treasurer Allen Alley, and state senator Jason Atkinson.