Political Coffee 5-12-26: Freddy's report on Kotek's 'prosperity Czar' Knopp's Salem Chamber Speech, Sen Linthicum interview, OR Dems bad timing in moving gas tax repeal to May with gas prices spike, inflation slightly lower than last month

Freddy’s report on Kotek’s “Prosperity Czar” Tim Knopp’s Salem Chamber speech: Kabuki theatre? 

Former Sen Linthicum’s weekly interview: 

Did OR Dems make a mistake by moving gas tax repeal to May primary not knowing gas prices would spike? https://fortune.com/2026/05/11/oregon-democrats-have-genius-political-strategy-raising-the-gas-tax-heading-into-the-midterm-elections/

 Inflation rises at slower pace than last month because of oil prices: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/05/12/consumer-prices-rose-in-april/

 

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.