Political Coffee 11-3-25: Repeal OPED a missed opportuity, stopthegastax.com, how the DSA plans to capture American politics, Judge Immergut issues temporary injunction on Guard and Sec Bessent reveals good from shutdown

Fishwrap OPED misses an opportunity: https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/11/opinion-let-oregonians-vote-on-koteks-gas-tax-hike.html  

New repeal website: https://stopthegastax.com/ 

How the DSA plans to capture American politics: https://stopthegastax.com/ 

Judge Immergut issues temporary injunction until Nov 7. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/federal-judge-ruling-trump-national-guard-portland/283-9eab6ebe-5850-4f96-b693-84820cdf94cd 

Trump Treasury Secretary Bessent points outa good thing during the government shutdown: https://thelibertydaily.com/scott-bessent-points-whats-gone-unnoticed-during-shutdown/ 

 

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.