Political Coffee 10-24-25: Are conservatives demoralized? Drazan gets appointed to Senate seat but hints at run for Gov even though she can't run for two offices? Dudley running for Gov? Kotax climate EO

Are conservatives demoralized? https://thefederalist.com/2025/10/24/if-you-care-more-about-policing-the-right-than-fighting-the-left-youre-part-of-the-problem/ 

Why would Drazan get appointed to the Senate and hint she will run for Governor? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/christine-drazan-appointed-to-state-senate-hints-at-2026-run-for-governor.html 

Drazan can’t run for two offices at the same time: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_249.013 

Dudley and Drazan running for Gov? https://oregoncatalyst.com/91793-governor-candidate-rumors-sen-drazan-blazer-dudley.html 

Kotax climate change EO will hurt farmers, ranchers, loggers, and miners: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/23/oregon-governor-signs-order-climate-resilience-state-lands-waters/ 

Anonymous donor writes 130M check to pay military during Schumer shutdown: https://thelibertydaily.com/anonymous-donor-gives-130-million-cover-shortfall-troop/ 

Blazers head coach arrested for Mafia connected gambling: https://oregoncatalyst.com/91764-blazer-head-coach-arrested-mafia-bust.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.