RGA Congratulates Dennis Richardson on Oregon Gubernatorial Primary Victory

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association issued the following statement on the outcome of tonight’s Oregon gubernatorial primary election:

“Oregon is ready to move in a new direction and Dennis Richardson is the best candidate to lead the charge,” said RGA Chairman Chris Christie. “As a committed fiscal conservative with a real vision for the future of the state, Richardson will be a voice for government efficiency and accountability, a strong advocate for pro-growth policies that boost job creation, and a faithful steward of taxpayers’ dollars. The Republican Governors Association is proud to support Richardson’s campaign and congratulates him on his primary election victory.”

“Governor Kitzhaber has had four years to get it right, but nearing the close of his term, the list of his shortcomings in leadership is long and getting longer,” said RGA Executive Director Phil Cox. “At the top of that list is the failure of Kitzhaber’s signature initiative, Cover Oregon, which was a picture of mismanagement, an unmitigated disaster from beginning to end, and ultimately, a waste of taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Oregonians need a true leader they can trust; Kitzhaber has failed to rise to the occasion.”

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