The Oregonian Catches Say Anything Senator

Gordon Smith spoke without care, without consistency and with too much contradiction when praising Trent Lott.

That’s how Oregon’s largest newspaper, The Oregonian, summarized Smith’s Tuesday comments in their editorial this morning.

“But on issues carrying as much emotional freight as race -- and there aren't many -- a U.S. senator needs to speak with care and consistency.”
(The Oregonian Editorial, 12-20-07)

“The senator's tribute to the GOP leader could have been more clearly, and less contradictorily, expressed.”
(The Oregonian Editorial, 12-20-07)

You can read the full editorial here.

The Oregonian’s remarks were just part of a second wave of coverage on Smith.

Senior political reporter Jeff Mapes of The Oregonian took time off from his vacation to weigh in on Smith’s inconsistent statements.

PolitickerOR is running a new poll on whether Smith’s praise of Lott will hurt Smith’s re-election efforts.

And Blue Oregon has a stream of posts on the coverage and in-depth analysis of Smith's honesty.

“Gordon Smith is learning that he can’t speak without regard for the truth and get away with it,” DPO Communications Director Marc Siegel said. “There should be a warning label on future Gordon Smith comments. Warning, the content of this Senator's comments are volatile, may not be truthful and can change quickly.”

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