Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf

Sign waving with Marion/Polk first today from 4:30-6pm on the Marion St. bridge: 
Republican Gov candidate Ed Diehl interview: https://eddiehl.com/ 
HD20 Republican candidate Andrew Fudge interview: https://fudge4oregon.org/ 
Republican primary poll: Diehl/Drazan in a dead heat: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96740-poll-puts-drazan-diehl-3.html
 Fake poll? Dudley commissioned general election poll shows he beats Kotek but it didn’t include Diehl https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/how-would-these-republican-candidates-for-governor-fare-against-kotek-in-november-what-new-poll-shows.html 
Real poll: Portland voters don’t want to spend climate tax money on Moda Center remodel:  https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/how-portland-voters-feel-about-spending-75m-in-climate-money-to-renovate-moda-center.html 
Kabuki theatre: No way the legislature will go along with tax cut and regulatory reforms even if Kotax proposes them: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2026/05/14/confidential-draft-recommendations-from-koteks-prosperity-council-suggest-tax-cuts-and-reforms/ 
 
 
 

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.