Thread by @design__hole

Oregon, we have a Secretary of State race on the November ballot.

In 2016, a conservative Republican convinced voters that he was a moderate - and won.

We can't let that happen in 2020.

#orpol #orleg

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Oregon's SoS is also the Lieutenant Governor - 2nd in line to the highest office in the state.

She also oversees elections and redistricting.

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The Republican in this race is Kim Thatcher, an extremely radical right winger.

Thatcher is the darling of Oregon Firearms Federation, which bills itself as "Oregon's Only No Compromise Gun Rights Organization," ie: to the RIGHT of the NRA.

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OFF has endorsed Thatcher in the 2020 SoS race: "Thatcher has consistently demonstrated a commitment to constitutional liberties and an unflinching dedication to the Second Amendment. Few legislators have sponsored as many pro-gun bills as Kim."

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In 2015, Thatcher proudly proclaimed she "would not comply" with the universal firearm background check law that had just passed the legislature.

Yes, as a lawmaker, Thatcher publicly proclaimed that she would break the law.



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Thatcher has scrubbed most of her extreme posts from social media, but the endorsement of Oregon Firearms Federation tells you all you need to know.

Thatcher is WAY TOO EXTREME to hold the keys to our elections & redistricting. She's out of step with Oregonians.

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Thatcher is trying to present herself as moderate. But she's not. Not even close.

Don't get fooled. Vote for @ShemiaForOregon.

shemiafororegon.com

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PS1: Thatcher is also associated with Timber Unity, a front group with ties to multiple right wing extremist & militia groups, including OFF.

PS2: This report details the links between Timber Unity and various extremist organizations:
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PS3: Links between Timber Unity, OFF, its founder Kevin Starrett & Oregon Militias.

PS4: Oregon Firearms Federation ♥️s Kim Thatcher!

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