Oregon Ad Airs the Facts: “Taxing Ted” Kulongoski’s Record

Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy, an Oregon-based grassroots issue advocacy organization with 12,000 members, has launched a $150,000 advertising and grassroots campaign to educate citizens about Democratic candidate Ted Kulongoski’s record in support of higher taxes. On numerous occasions, Kulongoski has told media outlets like The Oregonian that he favors higher income taxes and higher car taxes. He’s just one more typical tax and spend politician looking for higher office.

The public record speaks for itself. These articles all highlight Kulongoski’s tax and spend approach to the state’s budget deficit:

Portland Oregonian on March 21, “Kulongoski Knocks Kitzhaber”

Portland Oregonian on April 14, “Democrats Shoulder Tax Issue”

Portland Oregonian on May 1, “Candidates Suggest Tax Boost to Repair Bridges”

Portland Oregonian on May 23, “Kulongoski and Mannix Take No Break After Wins”

Portland Oregonian on May 28, “Lend an Ear, If You Have the Stomach For It”

Portland Oregonian on June 1, “If They Were Governor”

Eugene Register-Guard on May 13, “Oregon Gubernatorial Candidates Address State’s Economic Needs”

Seattle Times on August 19, “Oregon Politicians Wary of Income Tax Hike”

Moreover, on April 19, Kulongoski affirmed his tax position on “Seven Days”, an Oregon Public Broadcasting local public affairs program.

Oregon’s economy is already struggling. Recently, Oregon was ranked last out of all states in job creation, while Oregon’s budget grew by nearly 16 percent over the last two years. Oregon’s government has grown by a whopping 114 percent in the last decade! The last thing Oregon families need is more government and higher taxes.