Debate rhetoric clouds voter’s choice
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Gov Vic Atiyeh will defend his tenure as Oregon's top
official during tonight's debate in Medford
Libertarian gets left out
of gubernatorial debate
While Gov. Vic Atiyeh and candidate Ted
Kulongoski are debating tonight in Medford —
Libertarian candidate Paul Cleveland will be
outside, in the cold.
Cleveland, a 41-year-old service support
planner for a Beaverton computer company, says
he has been 'denied" inclusion in the debates
even though on issues, such as land-use plan
ning, he claims substantial representation
"I represent well-over 200,000 Oregon
voters," he says.
Cleveland was not Included in the Eugene
debate between Atiyeh and Kulongoski. He finds
it curious that the Lane County Bar Association
sponsored the debate and that they did not recall
the "Free-and-Equal” clause to the Oregon Con
stitution.
"Atiyeh should be upholding the iaw."
Cleveland says
Cleveland is convinced he can win. inspite of
his exclusion from the debates.
"I'm saying what the people want to hear —
there's too much tax and too much government
coercion."
By Michele Matassa
Of the Emerald
Once again voters will have the chance to compare
the platforms and rhetoric of Gov Vic Atiyeh and his
Democratic challenger Ted Kulongoski as the two
gubernatorial candidates step into the ring for the third
and final round of their verbal sparring match
After witnessing or reading about the first two
debates, voters may wonder if they'll learn anything
from the clash in Medford tonight
Both contenders have been criticized by debate
experts and media for being too general, not concen
trating on issues and using wild rhetoric "
In Eugene Sept 20. Atiyeh set up an early defense
of his term in office, claiming in his opening statement
that the points of his platform are not new schemes
based on new tactics for a campaign
The claim anticipated Kulongoski charges of late
action or inaction which, sure enough, came up
I don t think there s a person in this room or the
television audience who can say they are better off now
Commentary
than they were four years ago The record speaks for
itself, said Kulongoski
Atiyeh shot right back To blame me for the
economic recession that has hit Oregon is something
that Oregonians don t believe I made hard decisions
Mr Kulongoski was silent "
In spite of Kulongoski s accusations that Atiyeh s
crime program began 2'> years after he took office, the
incumbent stressed law enforcement as a top priority
of this governor since 1979
Atiyeh said he supported an enforceable death
penalty and abolishment of the insanity plea
Later, both candidates were forced to comment on
the touchy issue of higher education when a panel
member asked what each would do to strengthen state
colleges
Atiyeh defensively claimed higher education had
taken fewer cuts than human resources He said his last
proposal, which Kulongoski opposed, made no cuts in
either area
The governor then proposed designing a stronger,
more efficient education system
Kulongoskis ideas for strengthening the system
included raising standards of admissions and eliminat
ing duplication of community colleges and four-year
institutions
Both candidates claimed opposition to Ballot Mea
sure 3. a 1 5 percent tax limitation proposal that some
say would seriously threaten higher education s share
of state revenue
Between emotional appeals and unsupported
deadwood such as Atiyeh s “The differences between
the two candidates couldn't be more clear" and Ku
Democratic challenger Ted Kulongoski will square off
against Atiyeh. delivering his pitch for the gubernatorial
office
longoski's You will have a governor who takes~con
trol. " bits of solid policy could be recognized
Atiyeh said he wants to revitalize the timber in
dustry by improving sawmills and making educational
reforms for reforestation
Kulongoski proposed an economic development
strategy which he claimed would create new jobs for
Oregonians It included reaching out" to small busi
ness, expanding markets in the state, encouraging
people to buy Oregon' and assisting distressed
businesses
Atiyeh supported the "sunsetting" of temporary tax
measures brought up during the Special Session to
avoid an overwhelming state deficit Kulongoski wants
them continued as a revenue-raising option
At times the debate took on a "did so," "did not"
pattern
Kulongoski wanted to know why Atiyeh hadn't
urged support for medical aid programs. Atiyeh said
Kulongoski's legislative body eliminated the program
Atiyeh wanted to know why Kulongoski supported
$47 million in tax increases to avoid the deficit. Kulon
goski passed the buck back to Atiyeh, focusing on
errors in "your" revenue department.
Kulongoski wanted to know why Atiyeh took credit
for $87 million saved in workers' compensation
payments. Atiyeh said it was because he appointed an
effective task force in the area and "deserved" credit
As the debaters put on their gloves tonight for the
final round, voters must prepare to wade through the
rhetoric to choose a candidate
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MEETINGS
Students for a Nuclear Free Future (SNuFF) will hold a
meeting tomorrow at 5 p m in 111 EMU All are welcome
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteer organization of
Eugene will be holding a meeting tomorrow in 101 EMU
from 7 to 9 30 p m All former volunteers and anyone else
interested in the Peace Corps are welcome to attend
Slides will be shown and refreshments will be provided
For information call Marsha Swartz at 686-3235
The University Badminton Club, sponsored by Club
Sports, will hold a general meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p m
in 54B Gerlinger All interested please come
There will be an ASUO Constitution Committee
Meeting tomorrow from 7 to 10 p m in Century Room E
of the EMU
International Studies students are needed desperate
ly tonight to establish the I S A office in 818 PLC from
6 30 to 8:30 pm Come as you are, bring energy and
ideas Refreshments and entertainment will be provided
The University Ski Team will have an organizational
meeting tonight in 109 EMU at 7 30 All interested please
attend
All students Interested in Personnel are welcome and
encouraged to attend the first meeting of the Pacific
Northwest Personnel Management Association tomor
row at 3 30 pm in 110 EMU
Students for Kulongoski will be having an organiza
tional meeting today in Century Room F at 3:30 p m
Topics to be discussed include arrangements for
Kulongoski's Oct 14 campus appearance If you have
any questions, please call Kelly Buntjer at 345-7100
SPEAKERS
Mike Cross, candidate for State Senate, Oist. 21, will
discuss his views on how the Oregon criminal justice
system should be reformed tonight at 7 in the EMU
Forum Room Admission is free and open to the public
Sponsored by the College Republicans
INTERVIEWS
Oct. 4 — Interviewing Procedure Workshop, noon to 1
pm. Forum Room, EMU
Oct. 6 — Job Outlook for the 80 s, a discussion on the
"hot" job prospects for the current decade, 12:30 to 1 30
pm, 246 Susan Campbell Hall
Slgn-up for Interviews begins on Wednesday morning
at 7:30 a.m. In Susan Campbell Hall. The following
recruiters will be on campus the week of Oct. 11-15:
Oct. 12 — American Microsystems, Inc (Fall grads —
M/Ph D - CS for Software Engineer)
Oct. 12 — M & M Mars (Fall grads — B/M — Bus
for Sales Trainee) Group Meeting — Oct 11. 6 30 to 8
p m . Dad's Room. EMU
Oct. 12 — K-Mart Apparel — Fall, Winter Spring,
Summer grads — B — Business related majors for entry
level management trainee positions
Oct. 13 —Gulf Oil Corp (Fall Winter grads —M/Ph D —
Geology for Geologist) in Geology
Oct. 14 — U S Foreign Service — group Meeting only
- 11 30-12 30 p m . Rms 110-111 EMU
Please sign up immediately If interested in interview
ing with the following recruiters:
Oct. 6 — Ford Motor Credit Company (Fall. Winter
grads '82 — B — Fin/Mktg/Acct/Econ/Business)
Oct. 8 — U S Marine Corps (Fall. Winter. Spring.
Summer grads — B/M/Ph D — All majors for Career in
U S Marine Corps)
Additional information on recruiter requirements
available at Career Planning & Placement Sign up in 246
Susan Campbell Hall for the following seminars which
begin the week of Oct 11 Making A Career Decision and
Go Hire Yourself an Employer A Computer-Assisted
Career Exploration is availabe every Wednesday from
noon to 3:30 p m Sign up is necessary
Orientation sessions introducing the services of the
Career Planning and Placement Service are offered
every Thursday at 3:30 p m in 246 Susan Campbell Hall
Free Resume Writing. Interview Skills and Job Search
Strategies workshops starting Oct 4 other Counselors
are available daily from 10 to 12 and 1 30 to 3:30 starting
Oct 4 other Counselors are available by appointment
Arrangements for handicapped students are available by
calling 686-3235
Spend an Afternoon on the Job at Frederick & Nelson
Enjoy an on-site visit and learn about career
opportunities in the field of retail on Thursday from 1 30
to 4 30 p m Sign up today in 246 Susan Campbell Hall
MISCELLANEOUS
The University School of Architecture and Allied Arts
will be holding an AAA Exhibition Oct 4 through Oct. 14
in Gallery 141, the school lobby and courtyard The
reception will be held today from 7 to 9 p m The Gallery
is open weekdays from 9 a m to 4 p m
Author Ralph Salisbury will give a reading from his
own worfc today at 8 pm at the Homefried Truckstop.
740 E 14th Ave The reading is sponsored by the
University Creative Writing Program
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