Political Coffee 2-3-26: Dems plan to deal with budget shortfall they blame on Trump and not their overspending, Dems to steal part of your tax breaks, Poll shows OR voters sour on Dem leaders, getting rid of zombie filibuster

Dems have plan to deal with less money in state budget. https://ktvz.com/news/2026/02/02/oregon-revenue-chairs-agree-to-proposed-revenue-deal-odot-funding-still-uncertain/ 

They are gonna steal parts of the Big Beautiful Bill that help small businesses: https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-02-02/oregon-democrats-float-plan-to-reclaim-state-money-lost-to-trump-tax-cut-bill?_amp=true 

Poll: OR voters sour on Dem leadership: https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/02/02/dhm-research-suvey-oregon-direction-pessimistic.html 

Standing filibuster verses zombie filibuster: https://americafirstreport.com/luna-senate-set-to-employ-standing-filibuster-to-advance-save-act-amid-shutdown-standoff/ 

 

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.