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nor Governor Reagan nor I ever raised a
single dollar from them to run against each
other in the general election. Sadly, all of
that has changed. What this massive infu-
sion of more money into the political cam-
paign has caused is a mammoth increase in
negative ads. That’s a tragedy, in my opin-
ion, and a step backwards for the political
system of our country.
seems vulnerable in terms of both foreign
and domestic policy?
JC: Well, I’m not a political strategist,
and I’m certainly not one for the Republican
Party. [Chuckles] I will say that any incum-
bent president has to run on his record, and
President Obama has had a very limited
number of accomplishments so far. But he’s
been handicapped by the lack of any coop-
eration on the part of the Republi-
cans who serve in the House and
Senate. So, Congress has been an
obstacle to President Obama. I
think the American people will be
able to ascertain as the election
approaches who is to blame for the
stalemate and who deserves credit
for the best proposals for the
future.
Many a candidate has
prevailed by tearing down
the reputation of an
opponent in a more
advantageous position
President Jimmy Carter in Ghana
KW: Troy also says that he read in the
Wall Street Journal that not since Herbert
Hoover has a party out of power had such
an opportunity to run against everything
that troubles the American family—prices,
interest rates, unemployment, taxes, fear of
the future, etcetera. Do you think the
Republican Party will employ that strategy
against an Obama administration which
KW: Lisa Loving asks: How
should we as Americans and as voters work
to overcome the sometimes hateful tone of
our politics today?
JC: Unfortunately, every American citi-
zen takes the same position as you do, Lisa,
that we don’t like negative advertisements.
But they work! And, as you see, many a
candidate has prevailed by tearing down the
reputation of an opponent in a more advan-
tageous position. I think that the best
ON-CALL MEDICINARY SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE I
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this
part-time, on-call position that is for providing the highest
quality customer service to doctors, students and
patients and for compounding and dispensing prescribed
medications and herbal formulas for patients. Full job
description and application details can be found at
www.ncnm.edu. Closes 6/6/12 EOE
approach would be if the American people
ever insist that we cut down on the massive
amounts of money that moves into the cam-
paigns from special interest groups, and if
we resist publicly by saying “No more neg-
ative advertisements that destroy the reputa-
tions of one’s opponents.” In the meantime,
just don’t pay any attention to negative ads,
if you can avoid them, and try to focus on
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this full-
time position for our School of Naturopathic Medicine to
provide administrative support and coordination for fac-
ulty and assist students with basic needs. Full job
description and application details can be found at
www.ncnm.edu. Closes 6/6/12 EOE
5-23-12
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ON-CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this
part-time, on-call position that is responsible for provid-
ing excellent customer service and support for all clinic
operations in a professional manner providing support
for doctors, practitioners and students regarding patient
care, including: high-volume phone reception, patient
check-in, appointment scheduling, cashiering, medical
records and insurance verification. Full job description
and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu.
Closes 6/6/12 EOE
5-23-12
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
Sabin CDC Exterior Renovation
Portland, OR
Bids Date: June 1, 2012 @ 3:00 P . M .
Requesting proposals for the renovation of an exist-
ing three-story residential building in NE Portland.
LMC is requesting proposals from the following
trades: Insulation, Finish Carpentry, Drywall, Floor
coverings and Window Coverings. All other trades
will be excluded from consideration.
CAMPUS RECEPTION
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this full-
time position which provides communication and cam-
pus support by receiving and routing incoming calls to
their proper destinations, processing College mail, greet-
ing visitors by obtaining their names and nature of visit
and providing information on college departments and
events to students, faculty, staff and alumni. Full job
description and application details can be found at
www.ncnm.edu. Closes 6/6/12 EOE
5-23-12
Project is subject to residential prevailing wages,
MWESB utilization goals, workforce training pro-
gram and Section 3 compliance.
Bid Documents are available for viewing at LMC's
Plan Room, Contractor Plan Center, Precision
Images, DJC Plan Center and MCIP.
LMC
CONSTRUCTION
Ph: 503-646-0521
Fax: 503-6466823
8324 SW Nimbus Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97008
CCB# 161282
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly
encourage sub-bids from all qualified minority
owned, women owned, disadvantaged and emerg-
ing small businesses.
5-23-12
STAFF ASSOCIATE
The City of Portland seeks a full-time self-starting team
player to join the Office of Government Relations. Exem-
plary verbal and written business communication skills
and demonstrated ability in advanced research tech-
niques desired. Bachelor’s degree and valid ODL
required; experience working in political environments,
and/or for elected officials is desired. Competitive com-
pensation package DOE. Send a cover letter, resume,
and three references to: Staff Associate Position, Office
of Government Relations, 1221 SW 4th, Room 410, Port-
land, OR 97204. Closes 4:30 pm, June 8, 2012. No
faxes or emails will be considered. Equal Opportunity
Employer. See full job description at: www.portlandon-
line.com/govtrelations/
5-23-12
Mental Health
SECURITY
WA State Convention
Center
(WSCC)
is
accepting applications
for On-Call Security
Officer. Must have exp
working directly w/ the
public & strong customer
svc. skills. Officers are
responsible for the safe-
ty & security of the facili-
ty, property & occupants.
Requires HS diploma or
GED and at least 2 yr
security exp. May work
0-40 hrs/wk. Must be
available flexible hours
including
weekends,
evenings & nights.
Visit www.wscc.com for
further info or to down-
load an app. Apps are
also available at the
WSCC
Service
Entrance, 9th and Pike,
Mon-Fri, 8a-5p. WSCC
apps must be completed
for
consideration.
Jobline: (206) 694-5039.
EOE.
5-16-12
May 23, 2012
RESIDENTIAL
COUNSELOR
St. Mary’s Home for
Boys has a full-time posi-
tion available. See our
website for details:
www.stmaryshomefor-
boys.org
5-23-12
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