Oregon Political Review: Pot, Parties, A Fake Diploma And A Doctor In The House

By Geoff Norcross | April 15, 2010 3:04 p.m. | Updated: June 16, 2010 11:56 p.m. | Portland, OR

It may have seemed like a quiet week in Oregon politics.  But there were several developments worth discussing. 

The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled in favor of employers in a case regarding the rights of workers who are registered medical marijuana users.

Turns out West Linn Mayor Patti Galle lied on her election form about having a college degree, bought a degree 2 months ago and backdated it. Just how often does this kind of thing happen with elected officials?

 

Tea Party protesters staged anti-tax demonstrations to mark tax deadline day. But an attempted infiltration of the movement by a Beaverton teacher has also drawn attention.

 

 

During a Democratic candidate debate in Eugene this week, a member of the audience had a medical emergency and when the call went out for a “doctor in the house,” John Kitzhaber came to the aid of the stricken fellow. Has his profession, as a doctor, helped him politically during the time he’s been in public life?
What are your thoughts on these issues.  We’d love to hear form you. Leave your thoughts in the comments section.  Or, send your thoughts on Twitter to: @OPBmorning

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