July 24, 2008 -

Mannix Selected as Convention Delegate

SALEM, OR

Kevin is among eight Oregon Republicans selected as at-large delegates on behalf of Senator John McCain, to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul, at the beginning of September. Kevin was a convention delegate in 2000; and in 2004 as Oregon Republican Party Chairman, he was ... Read More >

May 22, 2008 -

Not All in GOP are behind Erickson

Jeff Mapes and Steve Mayes

The day after Mike Erickson won the 5th Congressional District Republican nomination, members of his own party fretted that he may be too politically damaged to retake a seat once thought to lean to the GOP. Erickson emerged victorious after a bitter fight against rival Kevin Mannix, who made th ... Read More >

May 21, 2008 -

Mannix Concedes to Erickson

Salem – Kevin Mannix, candidate for the Republican nomination in Oregon’s fifth congressional district, conceded the primary election to Mike Erickson today. Mannix will return to his community activities, ballot measures and policy activities. He will also work to elect John McCain as Presid ... Read More >

May 18, 2008 -

Important Editorial: The Oregonian

A Late But Legitimate Charge

This is not usually the place to look for defenses of Kevin Mannix, one of the Republicans seeking nomination in the 5th Congressional District. Mannix has run for governor and state attorney general, and we have supported his opponents at almost every turn. He also has been a driving force behind a ... Read More >

May 17, 2008 -

The Wooden Slime Bucket Revisited

David Reinhard

L ast Sunday I handed out the much-uncoveted Wooden Slime Bucket Award for the sleaziest politics of our political season. Mike Erickson earned a dishonorable mention for his low-rent ads against Kevin Mannix in the 5th Congressional District's GOP primary. The next day, however, all Armageddon ... Read More >

May 16, 2008 -

Statesman Journal Calls Erickson a Loser

LOSER: Congressional candidate Mike Erickson. He won't answer new allegations against him, instead launching a misleading attack ad against Kevin Mannix. Meanwhile, the executive director of Oregon Right to Life has called on Erickson to withdraw, saying he "has betrayed the trust of his f ... Read More >

May 15, 2008 -

Erickson's Silence Damages Himself, his Party

Candidate needs to respond to Mannix's allegations Where is Mike Erickson? He needs to answer the allegations raised by Kevin Mannix, his Republican opponent in the 5th Congressional District primary. The claims go to the heart of what Oregonians want in their politicians: credibility. ... Read More >

May 15, 2008 -

Brainstorm Magazine Endorses Mannix

Brainstorm endorsed Kevin Mannix for Representative in Oregon's congressional district five. "He is a born legisltor, and he would be terrific in Congress." ... Read More >

May 14, 2008 -

Fifth District Bombshell

U gly developments in Oregon's 5th Congressional District race make it clear that one of the leading Republican contenders should drop out. If reports about past conduct by Mike Erickson can be substantiated, he's the one who should beat a hasty exit for the sake of his party. His oppo ... Read More >

May 13, 2008 -

Woman Says Erickson Paid for Abortion

Steve Law, Portland Tribune

A 33-year-old Clackamas County woman alleged Monday that Republican congressional candidate Mike Erickson got her pregnant in 2000 and then paid for her to have an abortion. The woman and her friend, Kristi Oetken, first attempted to draw attention to the issue in 2006 after receiving a campaign ... Read More >

May 11, 2008 -

The Homestretch

OregonLive

As the Oregon primary campaign deadline looms, candidates look -- but not too hard -- for class and positive messages Sunday, May 11, 2008 T his year's euphemism for attack advertising is "comparative" advertising in which one candidate compares his or her sterling record to the wret ... Read More >

May 11, 2008 -

The Wooden Slime Bucket Award

David Reinhard

C hoices, choices. Who's running the most offensive political campaign this Oregon election season? Whose campaign ads are the most dishonest and distasteful? Who wins the uncoveted Wooden Slime Bucket Award for our sleaziest pol? It's never an easy call, but this year there are so many ca ... Read More >

May 8, 2008 -

I Represent Republican Values and Bipartisanship

Kevin Mannix

This guest opinion appeared in the West Linn Tidings This citizen’s view addresses public policy issues affecting West Linn and Clackamas counties. Recent deceptive TV ads and mailings, however, call for an initial comment: The two largest grassroots taxpayer advocacy groups have endorsed me fo ... Read More >

May 8, 2008 -

Erickson Ducks Debate with Mannix

Front-runners skip chance to debate 5th District rivals House - Kurt Schrader and Mike Erickson campaigns deny they're ducking opponents Thursday, May 08, 2008 STEVE MAYES The Oregonian Voters in Oregon's hotly contested 5th Congressional District race apparently won't ge ... Read More >

May 7, 2008 -

Another Erickson Deception

Our campaign has become used to Mike Erickson’s falsely saying that Kevin Mannix is a “tax hiker.” Erickson even took Kevin Mannix’s vote in favor of the kicker and portrayed it as a vote against the kicker. That is how far he twists the truth. Now we have another twister: our campai ... Read More >

May 3, 2008 -

Statesman Journal Endorses Mannix

Kevin Mannix, a Salem lawyer, is the best-known contender. He's sought myriad offices over the years, winning election to the Legislature and losing bids for governor and attorney general. He is quick to point out, however, that he won statewide Republican primaries and did well within the 5th ... Read More >

April 30, 2008 -

Willamette Week Endorses Mannix

...Supporters suggest no one deserves more credit for this state's lowered crime rate than Mannix. Critics say no one deserves more blame for this state's prison-building spree in the past decade and the limiting of judicial discretion. Both may be right. Still, WW readily endorses Man ... Read More >

April 28, 2008 -

AG-PAC Endorses Mannix

Salem – The AG-PAC Board endorsed Kevin Mannix in Oregon’s fifth congressional district GOP primary at their most recent meeting. “We chose Kevin because he has demonstrated strong support for natural resource industries in Oregon and, specifically, in the fifth district,” said Roger Bey ... Read More >

April 27, 2008 -

Oregonian Endorses Mannix

In the Republican primary, Mannix, a Salem attorney and former state representative, is in a spirited contest with Mike Erickson, a Lake Oswego businessman who spent more than $1 million of his own money in an unsuccessful run against Hooley in 2006. On issues ranging from the economy to energy poli ... Read More >

April 23, 2008 -

Tim Hibbits: Mannix can win CD 5

Brainstorm NW

Next on the menu … With Darlene Hooley’s retirement in the Fifth District, a rare open congressional seat is in play. Again, the broader playing field strongly favors the Democrats this year, but the Fifth District is almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats (Bush won it in 2004), s ... Read More >

April 22, 2008 -

OSPOA breaks with tradition to support Mannix

ORPoliticko.com

The Oregon State Police Officers Association has never endorsed a federal candidate, that is, until today. Kevin Mannix, one of the Republican candidates in the 5th Congressional District announced the support of the OSPOA today, which chose to step into the fray (there are four major candidates ... Read More >

April 22, 2008 -

Oregon State Police Officers Endorse Mannix

First time group has ever endorsed a federal candidate

(Salem) - The Oregon State Police Officers Association has endorsed Kevin Mannix for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. “Kevin Mannix has been an ally in our efforts to make Oregon safer by increased trooper numbers on Oregon’s highways. This has resulted in safer traveling as well as ... Read More >

April 22, 2008 -

Mannix Drops by to boost Tillamook Habitat

Eileen McSweeney, Headlight Herald staff

TILLAMOOK - Habitat for Humanity of Tillamook met last week with Kevin Mannix, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District against Mike Erickson. Mannix stopped by to discuss financial opportunities for the nonprofit organization. Mannix is also on the advisory ... Read More >

April 16, 2008 -

Republicans Lead in Fundraising

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are winning the money chase in the crowded race to replace retiring Democratic Rep. Darlene Hooley. Republicans Mike Erickson of Lake Oswego and Kevin Mannix of Salem each collected more than $100,000 in the first three months of the year - far surpassing Democrats S ... Read More >

April 16, 2008 -

Oregon War Veterans Endorse Mannix

(Salem) - The directors of the Oregon War Veterans Association (OWVA) have endorsed Kevin Mannix for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. “Kevin has always been accessible to OWVA as a veteran’s advocate. Selecting him to follow the outstanding work Congresswoman Darlene Hooley has don ... Read More >

April 16, 2008 -

Mannix Endorsed by OWVA

PolitickerOR.com

Kevin Mannix, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District against Mike Erickson, today announced the support of the directors of the Oregon War Veterans Association (OWVA.) “Kevin has always been accessible to OWVA as a veteran’s advocate. Selecting him t ... Read More >

April 11, 2008 -

Mannix's tough-on-crime measure will be on Oregon ballot

Voters will get to choose from two public safety plans in November, with very different costs

An initiative that would set three-year mandatory minimum prison sentences for first-time drug dealers, burglars and identity thieves has qualified for the November ballot. Elections officials on Thursday said measure supporters collected 84,169 valid signatures, 1,400 more than needed. It ... Read More >

April 7, 2008 -

Farmers Dig Mannix

by Steve Mayes, The Oregonian

The Oregon Farm Bureau endorsed Republican Kevin Mannix in Fifth Congressional District GOP primary. Barry Bushue, Farm Bureau president, said Mannix "has a long history of supporting Oregon's agricultural industry, he has a proven voting record and an open door policy which gives him b ... Read More >

April 7, 2008 -

Oregon Farm Bureau Endorses Mannix in Primary Race for Congress

Salem – The Oregon Farm Bureau endorsed Kevin Mannix in Oregon’s fifth congressional district GOP primary today. “Kevin has a long history of supporting Oregon’s agricultural industry, he has a proven voting record and an open door policy which gives him broad appeal with the Oregon Farm ... Read More >

April 4, 2008 -

Mannix rakes in $110,000 in first quarter fundraising

By Zach Silber

Fifth District Congressional candidate Kevin Mannix raised nearly $110,000 from 600 individual donors statewide just weeks after launching his campaign, the AP reports. "Mannix’s campaign spokeswoman, Amy Langdon, said the former lawmaker and gubernatorial contender raised the $110,000 in ... Read More >

February 26, 2008 -

Kulongoski: Mannix would be a tough 5D candidate

Posted by Jeff Kosseff, The Oregonian

WASHINGTON -- If Republican Kevin Mannix decides to run for Oregon's fifth congressional district, he would make a formidable opponent for Democrats, Gov. Ted Kulongoski said on Tuesday. Kulongoski knows. In the 2002 gubernatorial election, he defeated Mannix by a margin of less than 40,000 ... Read More >

February 17, 2008 -

RUN, KEVIN MANNIX, RUN

By David Reinhard

Kevin Mannix and I have what you might call a checkered past. I've urged readers to vote for Mannix (the 2002 race for governor), and I've urged readers not to vote for him (the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary). Over the years, I've criticized and praised him. In August 2001, I ... Read More >

February 14, 2008 -

Mannix is a viable selection

By Dick Hughes

Kevin Mannix grows on you. He seems like the perennial campaigner, always running for statewide office or pushing statewide ballot measures. He's a master of the 15-second soundbite, quick with a colorful quote and even quicker to throw out a bold idea. But inside that fast-moving brain l ... Read More >