RSSSmith and Mannix Respond to WWW.3PEASINAPOD.ORG Campaign
Still Trying to Have it Both Ways
Oct. 17, 2002
News Release
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Contact: Greg Eddleston � geddleston@dwd.org / (503) 228.6079
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Portland, OR --- A new online campaign (www.3peasinapod.org) sweeping the state, highlights Senator Gordon Smith and gubernatorial candidate Kevin Mannix and their duplicity regarding the Oregon Death with Dignity law.� In quotes to the Associated Press, the candidates demonstrate that they are trying to have it both ways.
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�Senator Smith said he is an independent voice for Oregon.� That�s malarkey.� On the death with dignity issue, Senator Smith has been a lap dog for John Ashcroft and the far right - that is hardly independence - by anyone�s measure,� said Scott Swenson, Oregon Death with Dignity Executive Director.� ODWD launched www.3peasinapod.org this week.� The web page uses incisive political humor to make a serious political point.
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�Kevin Mannix keeps saying he will uphold the Oregon Death with Dignity law.� But why didn�t he say that in the primary for governor? Why didn�t he say that in his race for Attorney General two years ago? Why did he vote to put the issue back on the ballot for repeal in 1997? If he�s changed his mind we welcome his support, but the voters need to know which Kevin Mannix they are voting for,� Swenson added.
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Www.3peasinapod.org features John Ashcroft, Gordon Smith and Kevin Mannix performing the rap song �If Oregon�s Angry, Who Really Cares?� live from the Your Vote Doesn�t Count Theater.�
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Early numbers suggest thousands of Oregonians are visiting the site, watching the three peas and then taking action by sending letters in support of Oregon�s Death with Dignity law to Ashcroft, Smith and Mannix.
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The campaign features a direct mail effort that will reach more than 200,000 Oregonians this weekend as ballots are distributed.
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