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Gordon Smith is the junior Republican Senator from Oregon. In his 2008 re-election campaign, Smith is facing a strong challenge from Oregon Speaker of the House Jeff Merkley.Online NewsHour: Oregon Republican Smith Struggling to Defend Senate Seat (November 3, 2008)
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Fast Facts:
- Born: May 25, 1952 in Pendleton, Oregon
- Party: Republican
- Running for re-election in 2008
- Opponent: Jeff Merkley
- Spouse: Sharon Smith
- Alma Mater: Brigham Young University
- Assumed Office: January 7, 1997
- Former Profession: Lawyer
- First elected to Senate in 1996
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2008 Campaign
A moderate Republican, Smith has highlighted in campaign advertisements Obama's support for some of his policies. Despite Smith's attempt to associate himself with Obama, the Senator faces an uphill battle in the polls, most of which show him trailing challenger Merkley.Online NewsHour: Oregon Republican Smith Struggling to Defend Senate Seat (November 3, 2008) -
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Before his career in politics, Smith worked as a law clerk at the New Mexico Supreme Court, he was also the President of Smith Frozen Foods, and served on the Oregon State Senate from 1992-1997. -
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The Hill: Fire pours down on...Smith for defense of...comments (Dec. 19, 2007)
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Former Jeff Gordon Racing School being renamed, relaunched as NASCAR Racing Experience, reports SBJ's Michael Smith. http://bit.ly/i2ZYO
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CAN ALEX S. RUN FROM ODDER NIGHTMARE? an anagram of MR. ALEXANDER GORDON SMITH, FURNACE - thanks to http://bit.ly/16MxVz
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Oh and my Gordon Smith bumbag arrived! Wahey aWhey and haWey!!!
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Mad night in Coppers, the Newcastle team were there Nicky Butt, Kevin Nolan, Alan Smith and a few others also Gordon Darcy and Brian Kerr!
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SG Jake Bethel, capable of scoring in bunches from anywhere, not much defensively, wants to shoot. Comp to NBA's JR Smith and Ben Gordon.
@raleightatum | July 08, 2009 04:33 AM
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"Recaptures the vitality and insouciance of the Golden Age of writers."-Robert BarnardIt's the height of summer, 1923. At a ball in Sussex, former Royal Flying Corps pilot Jack Haldean investigates an apparent suicide, but everything...
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2008 digitally remastered collection of recordings for the British Blues label Blue Horizon including 12 previously unreleased tracks: 'Nobody's Fault But Mine', 'One Dime Blues' (Take 1), 'Instrumental No. 2' (Take 1), 'Walking Blues' (Al...
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A festival ends in murder and military officer Jack Haldean investigates the crime.
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View All Gordon Smith Questions (117) | Ask a QuestionA Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? (8 Answers)How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) ... read moreWho do you think has the poorer shot selection: Ben Gordon or JR Smith? (1 Answer)It depends on where the shot is being attempted. 82games.com has good breakdown for both players. Please note the stats are from 2007-2008 NBA Season. This season might be different ... read moreGordon Ramsay, is he pushing chefs to be all that they can be, or is he just plain mean? (4 Answers)Aside from the ususal Ramsey TV fare, there was once a show called "Faking It" on BBC that had an episode (2001) in which a timid fry cook - Ed ... read moreWill Matt Smith be a better Doctor Who than Paterson Joseph would have been? (6 Answers)I think it would have been an exciting change to see Paterson Joseph as the new Doctor. Matt Smith has the potential to come off great deal like David Tennant, ... read more
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Online NewsHour: Oregon Republican Smith Struggling to Defend Senate Seat
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TPM Election Central: Is GOP Senator Gordon Smith Doomed?
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CNN: GOP May Be Republican Senator's Biggest Obstacle
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StatesmanJournal: State may get $360 million in federal funding (Dec. 29, 2007)
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Los Angeles Times: Guardianship abuses get Senate attention
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USA Today: Udall family is latest political dynasty
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USA Today: Iraq course may hinge on GOP senators
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Oregon Public Radio: Senator Gordon Smith on his Son’s Suicide
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YouTube: Sen. Smith (R-OR) Defends Trent Lott's Thurmond Comments (Time 1:04)
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