Sign Up for the Politicker.com Wake Up Call

Oregon

RSS Feeds

Syndicate content Add to Netvibes Subscribe with Bloglines
Add to Technorati Favorites
Add to Google

Send suggestions to: editor@politicker.com

Oregon: Craig Robinson

March 19, 2009 - 02:10 am
NEWS FEED: BlueOregon

March Madness: Barack's tourney picks and Oregon's policy choices

By BlueOregon.com

With apologies to his brother-in-law, Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson, the President slammed the Pac-10. Filling out his bracket for ESPN, he declared that five of six Pac-10 teams in the NCAA tournament would lose in the first round. (And Washington in the second round.) In fact, he only picked five first-round upsets, and three of them feature favorites from the Pac-10 (Cal, UCLA, and Arizona State.) To his credit, he picked Gonzaga over his home state team Illinois - a game that will be played right here in Portland on Thursday afternoon. Check out the president's complete bracket...

Read More at BlueOregon >
There have been 57 comments posted in response to this story.

Tue, 10/28/2008 - 16:58

Robinson to address Obama volunteers in PDX

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Craig Robinson, Oregon State University’s basketball coach and brother-in-law of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, will address campaign volunteers on behalf of Obama in Portland on Tuesday night.

According to Obama’s Oregon campaign, Robinson will headline a Portland volunteer appreciation event that will thank the volunteers for the phone banking, canvassing and other activities they have participated in to get as many Oregonians to return their ballots as possible.

There have been 37 comments posted in response to this story.
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 21:47

OSU Basketball Coach takes center stage

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Oregon State University’s head basketball coach Craig Robinson assured the Democratic National Convention Monday night that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has got game -- both on the basketball court, and in the political arena.

“He’s confident but not cocky, he’ll take the shot if he’s open, he’s a team player, and he won’t back down from any challenge,” Robinson said.

Read More >
There have been 38 comments posted in response to this story.
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 21:42

Oregon State Basketball Coach Craig Robinson at the Democratic National Convention

By Politicker Staff

[img_assist|nid=2446|title=Oregon State Basketball Coach Craig Robinson|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=none|width=420|height=288]DENVER - Craig Robinson, brother of Michelle Obama, s

Read More >
There have been 50 comments posted in response to this story.
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:35

Advance excerpts of Craig Robinson's remarks

By Politicker Staff

Oregon State University basketball coach Craig Robinson will introduce his sister, Michelle Obama, tonight at the Democratic National Convention. Below are some advance excerpts from his prepared remarks. 

"But when I really think back, I can also see how the person she is today, was formed in the experiences we shared growing up: working hard, studying hard, having parents who wanted more for us than what they had. And always being reminded that in this country of all countries – those things were possible."

There have been 32 comments posted in response to this story.
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:40

Two Oregonians featured in Denver tonight

By Juan Melli

The first night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver will feature two Oregonians.

Craig Robinson, the older brother to Michelle Obama and Oregon State University men's basketball coach, will introduce his sister. After Obama's remarks, Don Miller of Portland -- the best-selling author and public speaker on Christian spirituality -- will say the benediction.

Read More >
There have been 39 comments posted in response to this story.
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 12:01

Robinson to speak at Dem National Convention

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Oregon State University basketball coach Craig Robinson will be speaking at the Democratic National Convention, according to an announcement from convention organizers.

Robinson, who is entering his first season with the Beavers, will take the stage at the Pepsi Center on the night of Aug. 25 to introduce his sister, Michelle Obama. Obama, the wife of presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama (D-Ill.), will be the headline speaker that night.

Read More >
There have been 41 comments posted in response to this story.