Press Release: May 13, 2022
ICYMI: National eyes on OR-5: WSJ, NYT, Roll Call, Cook & New Republic on McLeod-Skinner’s growing momentum
Cook Political Report: Electability Argument Falling Flat in 2022
May 13, 2022
“In Oregon, Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader is facing an existential primary threat… insiders we talk to believe Schrader is in genuine danger of losing the primary.”
Wall Street Journal: Oregon Voters, Angry Over Crime and Inflation, Create Tough Race for Rep. Kurt Schrader
May 13, 2022
“Mr. Schrader must make it through a May 17 primary where he is being challenged from his left over not doing more to move the Democratic agenda through Congress… interviews with more than two dozen voters in the district also show an electorate eager for change.”
Cook Political Report: May Massacre? Primary Alarm Bells for Multiple House Incumbents
May 12, 2022
“According to multiple sources familiar with new polling data, Blue Dog Reps. Kurt Schrader (OR-05) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) are now trailing progressive opponents…In OR-05, local school board member and progressive activist Jamie McLeod Skinner has the late momentum against the seven-term Schrader.”
Roll Call: Multiple threats mean there’s no shortage of vulnerable House members
May 12, 2022
“With less than six months to go until Election Day, the 10 most vulnerable House members face different threats… Schrader’s biggest vulnerability stems from a challenge in the May 17 primary from fellow Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner, an attorney and emergency response coordinator.”
New York Times: In an Uphill Year, Democrats of All Stripes Worry About Electability
May 11, 2022
“Ms. McLeod-Skinner has amassed considerable support from local institutions… everal county Democratic Party organizations in Oregon, ordinarily expected to back the incumbent or remain neutral, endorsed Ms. McLeod-Skinner and urged the House Democratic campaign arm, which is supporting Mr. Schrader, to stay out of the primary.”
New Republic: Big Pharma’s Favorite Democrat Has a Tough Race in Oregon
May 11, 2022
“The seven-term congressman has a serious primary challenger—possibly the most serious he’s ever had as an incumbent… despite Schrader’s money, name recognition, and national support.”