Oregon: Josh Marquis

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 12:00

Oregon’s U.S. attorney candidate roundup: We’ll leave it at 6

After a week of no comments from prospective candidates for Oregon’s U.S. attorney position, PolitickerOR.com's list of possible appointees remains at six.

While two of the candidates that PolitickerOR.com spoke to refused to say if they were interested in the prospect of serving as state's federal prosecutor, they also refused to say that they weren’t interested in the position. So they will remain on the list of potential candidates.

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 15:15

Caleb on U.S. attorney: ‘I’m hoping for Josh Marquis’

Klamath County District Attorney Ed Caleb said Wednesday that he was not interested in pursuing an appointment to be Oregon’s next U.S. attorney, but he was hoping one of his fellow D.A.’s was.

“I’m hoping for Josh Marquis, who has done a great job,” Caleb told PolitickerOR.com.

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Wed, 11/19/2008 - 12:54

Dugan: ‘My personal preference for U.S. attorney is Joshua Marquis’

Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan told PolitickerOR.com on Wednesday that he was not interested in pursuing the nomination for U.S. Attorney in Oregon, but that he had a good idea of whom would be a good fit for the job.

“My personal preference is Joshua Marquis,” Dugan said in a voicemail. “Joshua knows a lot about the criminal law system and the federal system. He is a very loyal person and will do what the government of the United States asks him to do. He’ll also do his best to make sure the desires of Mr. Obama become Oregon’s.”

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 14:50

Marquis interested in U.S. Attorney position

Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis told PolitickerOR.com on Tuesday that he would be interested in being Oregon’s next U.S. Attorney, but was not waiting on the edge of his seat for the appointment.

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Fri, 11/14/2008 - 12:31

Who will be Oregon’s next U.S. Attorney?

Last Tuesday’s election was only the beginning of a Democratic takeover of the federal government. With the Democrats back in the executive branch for the first time in eight years, they will appoint their own people to federal posts.

Oregon’s next U.S.

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