Political Coffee 1-22-26: Ed Diehl interview on his Governor's race, Jason Williams on Ed's announcement, KOIN6 story about annoucement, disgraced Conrad running a spoiler, legislative leaders to move up repeal vote to save their skins, top lawyer reverse

Ed Diehl interview on his run for Governor:  https://eddiehl.com/

Jason Williams on what he saw at the Ed Diehl announcement: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94120-ed-diehl-announcement.html 

KOIN 6 story about Ed: https://www.koin.com/news/elections/2-more-republicans-announce-run-for-oregon-governor-in-2026/ 

Baby killing Conrad to run as spoiler to hurt R’s who ousted him: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/former-oregon-republican-ousted-for-supporting-abortion-rights-running-as-independent.html 

As predicted: OR Legislative leftist leaders will change Kotax repeal date from Nov to May in  sneaky move for self preservation: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94128-politicians-sneaky-bill-switch-elections-gas-tax-vote.html 

Top legislative lawyer reverses himself after discover of 1935 AG’s opinion couldn’t repeal tax increases after they qualify for a vote to repeal. 

https://oregoncatalyst.com/94125-top-legislative-lawyer-reversal-removing-vote-gas-tax.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.