Candidates
Jeff Merkley
OREGON - U.S. SENATE
Before it was acceptable or polite, Jeff Merkley sparked a debate in Washington about the paralyzing effects of the filibuster and began a campaign to reform it. His one-man crusade resulted in a major step forward last year, when the Senate ended filibusters for nominees.
That’s a big chapter in the history of bold progressivism. If it wasn’t for Jeff, we’d still be paralyzed — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, started by Elizabeth Warren, would still be stalled without a director. The EPA and Labor Department would be in limbo. And judicial nominations would continue to be obstructed for not meeting radical, right-wing standards.
So the PCCC is proud to endorse Jeff Merkley. He’s in a very tough race, so we’re pulling out all the stops for his Senate re-election in Oregon.
There’s more to do to reform the filibuster and let bold progressive ideas move forward in the Senate. And when we do, we’ll have Jeff to thank.
Jeff’s attracted attention for taking on big progressive fights — killing predatory mortgages, signing onto bold campaign finance reform, and taking on industrial giant Monsanto. Elizabeth Warren even called Jeff her “mentor and ally” in their fight to hold Wall Street accountable.
We’re continuing the tradition of PCCC members teaming up with Jeff Merkley to take on the big fights — like breaking up the big banks, expanding Social Security benefits, and defending our privacy.