So I've been given a phony Democrat for a Congressman and now Biden's endorsed him.

[Ron Green]

Kurt Schrader, an embarrassment to my neighboring district for years, has become my rep through redistricting, giving us a chance to finally elect an honest and progressive replacement.

Today I hear that Joe Biden is endorsing him, a conduit for pharmaceutical and insurance money who has showered my mailbox for the past few weeks with lies of how he’s stood up to these interests.

Say it ain’t so, Joe.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. Schrader voted against the PRO Act and still Joe endorses him?

I see the state AFL-CIO has endorsed McLeod-Skinner, as well.

[LiberalFighter]

2. It all starts with the local and state Democratic parties.

[AuntieKatie]

3. He represents

A pretty conservative district.

[Ron Green]

13. Actually he represents some of the wealthiest and most politically influential corporations.

[brooklynite]

4. If Biden endorsed him, he's not a phony Democrat.

...and a D+2 district isn't safe for a more left-wing candidate.

[msongs]

5. if biden endorses TFG is TFG a phoney democrat nt

[brooklynite]

9. You know of course that Biden wouldn't

Schraeder has been a Democratic member of the House since the 2008 Election. Apparently the Democrats in your district like him.

[Ron Green]

11. I wouldn't know about that. The Democrats in my district aren't the same ones

that have been in his district. This whole Beltway move by Biden is a slap in the face to Oregonians in 2022.

[NotTodayPutin]

8. I agree

Maybe there is more political machinations than we are privy to?

[oregonjen]

20. Yes, yes, he is a DINO

He voted against lowering drug costs, he took money from Big Pharma, Big Oil, and the NRA. He’s unfortunately in my district and I’ve wanted to get him out for years. He comes out of the woodwork for ads for his re-election. That’s the only time I hear from him. It took him several days to make a statement regarding both impeachments, the insurrection, etc.
I will not vote for him unless he’s the dem candidate in Nov.
Really, I agree with the op. I’m really disheartened that Joe endorsed him. I get it. We need Dem majority. I’m just sick that Schrader is still in Congress. He doesn’t represent me, he represents himself.

[Ron Green]

6. The county Democratic Party organizations in the District

have all endorsed Jamie McLeod Skinner. She’s a solid Democrat and has not prevaricated about where her support comes from, unlike Schrader.

I don’t want this guy as my Congressman without having had the chance to vote against him. My disappointment in Biden is deep.

[Ron Green]

7. For our President to go against the wishes and endorsements of the County Democratic Parties

is unconscionable, in my view.

[AuntieKatie]

14. There is more than one county

In your district.

[Ron Green]

15. Yes, there are four. They've all endorsed Jamie.

[MissB]

17. Of course you can vote against him

That’s what the primary is for. Assuming you’ve registered for the May primary, you should be getting your ballot soon.

I’m in Kurt’s district. He’s been my rep for years. I would have no problem voting for him if he makes it through the primary.

[Ron Green]

18. If he makes it through the primary, I suppose I'll vote for him, too.

But he’s the “Joe Manchin of the House.” And Biden has endorsed him.

[gratuitous]

10. While he voted to impeach the former guy in January 2021

Congressman Schrader likened it to a lynching, which didn't sit well with a whole bunch of people. MacLeod Skinner would be a BIG improvement for the District.

[jalan48]

12. Looks like he's a "New Democrat"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Democrats

[Hotler]

16. This is why we can't have nice things. Joe Manchin lite. nt

[Baitball Blogger]

19. Pelosi did the same in my state.

I wonder if the problem is that they don't realize the local drama that their money supporters have been a part of? How they're responsible for suffocating change within the local Democratic party at the same time they're giving Republicans a chance to build traction? I wonder, sometimes, if it isn't a disingenuous political cycle. Local people who are close to seeing a fall for their bad judgement, suddenly become great political campaign organizers for federal candidates and manage to win over endorsements for their preferred candidates.

I just don't see how that changes until "word gets out on the street."