Political Coffee 10-10-2022: Mike Erickson sues Salinas for lying ad, Drazan hit piece in WW, Fox News Betsy interview, Lars is right about crime, 5th Congressionals race, ORNG helicopter unit deploying to southern border, Wyden/Merkley throw millions at supposed school safety and St. Louis city officials threaten to sue car manufacturers cause criminals are stealing cars.

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Show Notes

Mike Erickson sues Salinas and her campaign for false TV ad that could lead to a judge overturning election if Salinas wins because of lying ad according to state law: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2022/10/republican-mike-erickson-oregon-candidate-for-congress-files-lawsuit-over-democratic-opponent-andrea-salinas-negative-campaign-ad.html 

Drazan hit piece in WW: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2022/10/09/christine-drazans-strategic-masterstroke-started-with-a-case-of-fomo/ 

Drazan at Freedom Business Fellowship with Dan Farrington Friday the 14th at 6pm. 

Fox News Betsy interview: ‘Everybody’s pissed’ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/longtime-democrat-embarrased-oregon-politics-shakes-race-governor-runs-independent 

Lars is right: clueless politicians on the crime wave. https://oregoncatalyst.com/62871-lars-larson-politicians-clueless-crime-wave.html 

5th Congressional race: Crime is major issue: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/09/oregon-general-election-2022-congressional-district-5-lori-chavez-deremer-vs-jamie-mcleod-skinner/66040139007/ 

Fentanyl problem so bad on border that ORNG helicopter unit being deployed to help stop: https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/local/oregon-army-national-guard-helicopters-headed-to-southwest-u-s-border/article_81d1e185-4879-5fd8-95fd-a360aa469b1c.html 

Election year hype: Wyden/Merkley throw money at keeping schools safer but virtually none will be spent on hardening schools: https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/local/oregon-army-national-guard-helicopters-headed-to-southwest-u-s-border/article_81d1e185-4879-5fd8-95fd-a360aa469b1c.html 

Leftist insanity: St. Louis city officials threaten to sue car manufacturers because criminals are stealing cars: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/10/st-louis-crime-city-officials-sue-car-manufacturers-surge-car-thefts/ 

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.