Political Coffee 5-1-26: Happy Communist Workers day! Portland cops prepare for riots again: climate cash to fund Portland cops? Drazan says she stopped 35 tax increases, excuses made for Greg Smith's ethical problems by consultant

Happy Communist Workers day! Portland cops prepare for riots again: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/police-prepare-ahead-of-may-day-protests-rallies-around-portland/ 

Speaking of Portland cops: Climate cash to fund them? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/portland-initiative-to-fund-cops-with-climate-cash-moves-closer-to-ballot.html

 Drazan TV ad says she stopped 35 of Kotax’s tax increases: Queen Christine is amazing: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96391-drazan-tv-ad-stopping-35-taxes.html 

 Pathetic OR campaign consultant says Greg Smith’s ethical problems are just blurring the lines and it’s basically ok cause he brings home so much bacon to the district: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/after-ethics-lapses-an-eastern-oregon-house-member-faces-1st-serious-primary-challenge-in-25-years.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.