NRCC Statement on Jamie McLeod-Skinner: The race to the left is on
July 10, 2023
Jamie McLeod-Skinner’s entry into the 5th Congressional race sets up a brutal, bloody primary fight over which Democrat is the true progressive candidate.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement:
“Ultra-progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner is in and the race to the left is on. McLeod-Skinner prioritizes the most extreme progressive causes at the expense of Oregonians’ wallets and safety. Jamie McLeod-Skinner is just too progressive and liberal.” – NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen
Background
- Jamie McLeod-Skinner’s entry dashed the hopes of Washington D.C. establishment Democrats for a clean primary. Now, the question is will they retaliate against McLeod-Skinner?
- McLeod-Skinner, a self-described “proud progressive,” lost the support of the Democrat establishment last fall, which is now saying she is “too progressive.”
- McLeod-Skinner released a poll showing her up 40 points over her Democrat rivals.