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Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer is a Democrat representing Oregon's 3rd district in Congress, leading the fight for universal health care, economic justice and dealing with climate crisis by enacting Green New Deal.

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April 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM

The first three months

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, For the first three months, the Trump administration has been running on fumes, confusion, bluster, and bullying. So far, their "Flood the Zone" strategy of a rapid fire series of shocking events has kept political opponents off balance, an…
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January 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM

Energy isn’t the problem, climate is

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, We missed a big opportunity. And now Donald Trump is exploiting the idea of declaring a national climate emergency in order to... drill more oil. In Congress, I introduced legislation in the House supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. A…
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January 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM

A talent, an icon, a great human being

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Back in 1970 as a college senior at Lewis & Clark College, I ran the statewide campaign in Oregon to lower the voting age from 21 to 19. As the movement gained speed across the country, we jumped on a national campaign to ratify a const…
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January 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM

My Congresswoman, Maxine Dexter

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, For the last three decades, I've had the honor of representing Oregon's 3rd Congressional District in Washington. And every single day, I was proud to serve. And on Friday, I was equally proud when Dr. Maxine Dexter was sworn in as our new …
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December 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM

These are not serious people

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Donald Trump has famously said that he's smart because he doesn't pay taxes. He has spent a lifetime cutting corners, under-reporting his income, and skirting, if not actually breaking, the tax law. Republicans in Congress throughout my car…
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November 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM

It’s Election Day in America

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Happy Election Day. They say you don't know how strong something is until it has been pushed to its limits. Four years ago, a violent mob sought to overturn our free and fair election by any means necessary. If not for a couple of young sen…
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October 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM

We need Janelle Bynum in the House

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, It was exciting to spend the morning recently with dedicated volunteers for Janelle Bynum. Four dozen people made a commitment to be on one of Janelle's canvass teams fighting to win control of the House of Representatives. The speakership…
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October 22, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Keep Alaska Democratic!

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, We're two weeks away from a very consequential election, and this is our last chance to help push Mary Peltola to victory in a critical Democratic seat. Mary Peltola won a special election against a slate of Republican challengers in Alask…
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October 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Our champion for democracy

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, If you've met Ricki Ruiz, you know that he is a passionate champion for our democracy. I first worked with Ricki when he was a freshman in the 2021 long session. Margaret and I were advocating for a statewide requirement that high schoolers…
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October 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM

We must keep this seat

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, After 28 years building movements and passing laws in Congress, I'm heading back to my hometown of Portland to lend a hand to candidates and causes that are critically important to our future. The Pacific Northwest is home to a whole slate…
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October 1, 2024 at 9:30 PM

This is my last time

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, One of the most meaningful experiences for me over my time in Congress has been our annual Women's Leadership Luncheon. The tradition started with my first Women's Leadership Luncheon featuring then-House Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi as our s…
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September 22, 2024 at 6:23 PM

When even Donald Trump can get on board…

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Last weekend, the New York Times published a damning admission from Richard Nixon, the architect of the failed war on drugs: he knew he was lying about the dangers of cannabis. While this provides vindication for those of us who have fought…
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August 29, 2024 at 9:06 PM

What is the most important issue to you?

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, The summer election season is at full tilt and temperatures are running high, so let us know what is the most important issue to you. take the survey! With Kamala Harris at the helm, it feels like a new day in Democratic politics – and we'r…
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August 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM

A party unlike any I’ve seen before

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Over 20,000 Democrats converged on Chicago this week, and millions more watched at home, to nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a convention unlike any I have seen before...and I've seen a few. There is always a burst of enthusiasm, but …
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August 9, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Checking off our progressive wishlist ✅

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, I'm topping off my 28-year career in Congress by helping to raise money, resources, and awareness for some of the most critical races and issues happening right now. Janelle Bynum has a big opportunity to flip a red seat blue here in Oregon…
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August 6, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Tim Walz is the real deal

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, I could not be more pleased and excited with Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate. I worked with Tim after he was elected to Congress from a very conservative, rural district in southern Minnesota. He won his constituent…
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July 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM

All in for Kamala Harris

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Four years ago, the sheer scale and scope of President Joe Biden's accomplishments were inconceivable. We faced a cascade of crises: a deadly pandemic, insurrection, and an economy in freefall. President Biden led our nation back from the b…
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July 20, 2024 at 7:42 PM

My friend Marcy

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, J.D. Vance, the Ohio Senator and now Republican nominee for Vice President, is no friend to working people and livable communities. He only visited a picket line for the first time in his life last fall. But my friend Marcy Kaptur was right…
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July 10, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Protecting democracy

Earl Blumenauer For Congress We must make a difficult decision to protect our democracy.     John, No president has had more accomplishments under more difficult circumstances than President Joe Biden. He's navigated international crises while enacting landmark legislation comba…
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June 26, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Republicans have their eyes set on the Pacific Northwest

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, The path to the House Majority runs through the Pacific Northwest – from Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, and Janelle Bynum here in Oregon, to Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington state, on up to Mary Peltola in Alaska. So, now that the Oregon p…
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June 17, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Urgent: This is the best way to make a profound impact this week

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Nebraska is on the verge of a huge victory for marijuana reform – but Nebraskans need our help to make it over the finish line. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has only two weeks left to complete an enormous signature-gathering operation …
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June 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM

We have our work cut out for us

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, While it was heartening to see the judicial system act to hold Trump accountable with the unanimous, guilty decision, this is an important step on a long journey. Last week, the people of our district chose our next representative in Congre…
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May 18, 2024 at 7:14 PM

For the first time in 28 years

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, For the first time in 28 years, my name will not appear on the primary ballot, but I am totally dialed in. Election day will be bittersweet for me, but will usher in an exciting time for the future of our community. We've made some amazing …
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May 8, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Our work is not done

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     From insurance companies to weapons manufacturers, every group and organization you can think of has a political action committee, John. When I was elected to Congress, I realized that to have maximum impact on our livable communities agenda, we …
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April 30, 2024 at 11:51 PM

The Biden-Harris Administration is listening

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, I could not be more excited or optimistic that we are finally in the homestretch to end the failed and misguided war on drugs. Just this morning we received reports that the DEA plans to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance. Afte…
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April 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM

A hope for a different type of politics

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     John, Six months ago, I announced that I would not seek another term in Congress. Since then, I have enjoyed the chance to reflect, and celebrate our achievements from over the past few decades. Together we have made incredible progress in intern…
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October 31, 2023 at 3:00 AM

My Decision

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, For weeks, I have had two versions of this announcement in my back pocket. One announced that I am running again for re-election. The other is an announcement that this would be my last term in public office. It is a difficult decisio…
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November 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Forget the presidents, this is the era of Nancy Pelosi

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, For the presidents under whom Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House, it was her work that made their legacies possible. She isn't just the most consequential and accomplished speaker in American history. Presidents come and go …
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November 9, 2022 at 4:25 AM

Thank you

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, I am happy to report that I have been reelected to another term in Congress. Your trust and support mean more to me than you will ever know. As we await further results, and regardless of the outcome, my commitment is to make sure th…
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November 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Is it over yet?

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, Is it over yet? Not for another few hours! Please be sure to vote. Put your ballot in an official drop box before 8 p.m. (find a drop box using this tool or OregonVotes.gov/dropbox) or mail it in time to make sure it's postmarked wit…
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November 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Three things today

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Election Day is coming fast! I'm looking forward to our team campaigning all weekend long. Please consider joining as we canvass, phone bank, and rally our support for Tina Kotek and other local candidates whose races are too close …
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November 1, 2022 at 6:04 PM

One Week to Go

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, Today marks the final week before one of the most consequential elections I've ever seen. On November 8, Oregonians will decide who controls Congress and our own state. There are just two things I'm going to ask you to do this week. …
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October 28, 2022 at 4:06 PM

What a week!

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, What a phenomenal week! I was delighted to welcome Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to Oregon for some of the most energetic rallies I've ever participated in. The support for our Democratic candidates for Congress, gove…
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October 26, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Democracy on the line

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2022 midterm elections, where nationwide the fundamental issue of elections themselves are on the ballot. That is correct: nearly 350 candidates in races across the country are MAGA Republicans repeating the ridiculou…
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October 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM

How you can help in the final 14 days

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, There are just 14 days to go until Election Day! There is still plenty of time to make a difference and help in critical races throughout our state. The road to the majority goes straight through Oregon. Our governor's race and thre…
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October 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM

A vote for Betsy is a vote for Drazan

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, By now I hope you know that I detest the season of political emails, texts, and calls just as much as you. In particular when the intent is to provoke fear and anger as opposed to thought and reason. I want to be candid with you tha…
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October 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Your body. Your rights. Your vote.

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear friends, 2022 has been harrowing for anyone who cares about abortion rights. Earlier this year a majority of activist, right wing extremist Supreme Court justices overruled Roe v. Wade. Overnight, Americans lost 50 years of settled case law…
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October 14, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The Congress you deserve

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Earlier in August I shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate have accomplished in Congress so far. Not only did we pass major pieces of legislation into law—there is even more ready to go and …
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October 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

An economy that works for all, not just the few

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Pandemic. Recovery. War in Ukraine. Labor shortages. Inflation. There's been no shortage of challenges to the U.S. economy over the last several years. The good news: Democrats in Congress, and the Biden Administration, rolled up our sleeves to d…
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October 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Let's keep East County rising

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, This election cycle I'm focused on helping candidates who are making a difference in Oregon and throughout the country. East of Portland lies one of the best examples of new and growing political leadership. I began my political en…
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October 6, 2022 at 11:58 PM

The path forward for cannabis

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     I applaud President Biden's action to pardon federal marijuana offenses, which is something I advocated for him to do in my role as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The President is taking an historic step towards ending the federal…
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October 4, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Privatizing Social Security. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, By now you would think that I would not be shocked by proposals that Republicans are putting out and campaigning on. But I must confess to being flabbergasted that both congressional Republicans and their state counterparts are literal…
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September 30, 2022 at 4:15 PM

I hate fundraising emails just as much as you do

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Today is the day. Actually, it started several days ago. If you are like me, you are being bombarded with email requests from politicians. I hate them. Not the people running for office, many of whom are close friends, but the inflammatory, and a…
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September 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Stand strong with our neighbor to the North

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Last weekend, as I read the New York Times, my jaw hit the floor. I knew that the Republican who ousted Jaime Herrera Beutler across the Columbia River from my district was incredibly right-wing but I had no idea how dangerous Joe Kent truly is. …
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September 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

The road to the majority runs through Oregon, and we need your help!

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, We only have 46 days until the historic 2022 election. So much is at stake, starting with no less than the future of our democracy. We also need to continue the federal fight to restore full reproductive freedom in the United States, a…
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September 11, 2022 at 4:10 PM

The Path to a Democratic Majority Runs Through Oregon

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Earlier this week I had the privilege of hosting Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Portland as our special guest during my annual Women's Leadership Lunch. As we celebrated our 20th year supporting women in politics, we raised money for the incredible thre…
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September 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Celebrating Democratic wins on Labor Day

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This Labor Day, I'm celebrating the victories for workers that Democrats have delivered. Skilled labor is the heart of our efforts to rebuild and renew America. Democrats know this and together, we are investing in job creation, training, and edu…
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September 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Standing proud on our record

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, I hope you have enjoyed hearing from me over the past 30 days where I have shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have accomplished. When I started this series, all 30 items had not passed in the Senate. L…
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August 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 30: House Democrats Have Made Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…
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August 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 29: House Democrats Have Strengthened Apprenticeship Programs

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…
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