Political Coffee 8-19-26: No free lunch! How to overcome DSA free stuff message, rich people fleeing OR and taking money with them, DSA made gains in primaries and Rep Boice calls for Curry sherriff resignation

There is no free lunch! The socialists offering of free stuff can be overcome with reality and the right messaging: https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/democrats-split-on-partys-future-as-democratic-socialists-make-key-primary-wins-6075179?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1

Rich people are leaving OR and took 476M in income with them in one year! https://oregonbusinessreport.com/2026/08/reports-show-effects-of-weak-economy-population-shift/ 

DSA made gains in primary elections last night: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/08/18/election-night-livewire-byron-donalds-eyes-governors-mansion-as-scandals-plague-races-across-country/ 

OR Rep Court Boice calls for scandal plagued Curry Co sheriff to resign or he will support a recall effort: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/08/oregon-lawmaker-tells-curry-county-sheriff-to-resign.html 

What is Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf?

A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for two legislative sessions and served two sessions on the Transportation and Ways and Means subcommittees.

He also is Executive Director of Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation.