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Statesman Journal mini-questionnaire for 2012 General Election

Thank you for responding to this questionnaire, which is for use by Statesman Journal Editorial Board members in

evaluating candidates for potential endorsements in the Nov. 6 General Election. Your answers also will be shared

with reporters and may be published in the print newspaper and on StatesmanJournal.com.

If you completed our questionnaire for the primary season, youll notice that some requested information is similar.

We ask you to provide it again in case any of your previous data or answers have changed. (If you cant find a copy ofyour previous answers, let us know and well gladly send one.)

Please answer each question and return this questionnaire to the Editorial Board via email as an attached Word

document. The boards email address: [email protected]

Deadline for submitting your questionnaire: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, or earlier.Questions? Contact Editorial Page Editor Dick Hughes, 503-399-6727, [email protected]

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Your name: Ellen Rosenblum

Age: 61

(If your age will change before the Nov. 6 election, please indicate your birthday. We want to make sure we use accurate ages in

editorials and news coverage. )

Political party (if this is a partisan office) Democrat

Position you are seeking (name of position, district number): Attorney General of Oregon

I plan to attend the editorial board meeting scheduled for: October 5, 2012

Number of years living in the area you seek to represent: 41

Do you affirm that you are a full-time resident of that area? Yes

City/town of residence: Portland, Oregon

Family (name of spouse/partner, number and ages of children if at home, number of grown children):

Husband: Richard Meeker

Children: Cate and Will (grown)

Education: B.S. University of Oregon, J.D. University of Oregon

Current occupation/employer: Attorney General of Oregon/State of Oregon

Military service: None

Employment history: Hammons, Phillips and Jensen, small law firm in Eugene (1975-1979) Assistant U.S. Attorney (1980-1988);

Multnomah County District Court Judge (1989-1993);

Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge (1993-2005);

Oregon Court of Appeals Judge (2005-2011)

Oregon Attorney General (June 29, 2012 Present)

Community involvement/volunteer history:

Oregon State Bar Board of Governors (1984-1987)

OSB Treasurer (1986-1987)


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American Bar Association Board of Governors (1995-1998; 2001-2005)

ABA Secretary (2002-2005)

Oregon Women Lawyers, Founding Member;

Girls Scouts Beyond Bars, Co-Founder & Advisory Board

Numerous other boards and committees at the local and national level.

Please list all public offices to which youve been elected, and when:

Elected to Multnomah County District Court in 1990 in a contested election, and to the Multnomah County

Circuit Court in 1994 and 2000

Elected to Oregon Court of Appeals in 2006 statewide election

Please list any unsuccessful candidacies for public office, and when: None

Other prior political and government experience: Chair, Governors Advisory Committee on Corrections Population Forecasting (1999-2005); member of

the committee beginning in 1994. Member, Governors Task Force on Corrections Planning, 1986-1989. Member of two governors public safety transition teams Kitzhaber (1994) and Kulongoski (2002). Portland Police Bureau Citizens Advisory Committee for Cross-Cultural Training. Task Force on Ethics of Interim Senate/House Judiciary Committee of Oregon State Legislature.

How much your general election campaign will cost: $500,000

Key endorsements you have received:

District Attorneys & Law Enforcement

Oregon State Police Association

Edwin I. Caleb - Klamath County District Attorney

Eric J. Nisley - Wasco County District Attorney

John M. Haroldson - Benton County District Attorney

Michael D. Schrunk - Multnomah County District Attorney

Rod Underhill - Multnomah County District Attorney Elect

Timothy J. Colahan - Harney County District Attorney

Walt Beglau - Marion County District Attorney

Individuals

Bob Stacey, Metro Councilor-Elect &

Former Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici

Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa

Eugene Mayor, Kitty Piercy

Salem Mayor, Anna Peterson

State Senator Floyd Prozanski, Chair of Judiciary Committee

Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer

Attorney General Hardy Myers

Portland Mayor, Vera Katz

Governor Barbara Roberts

Henry Richmond, Founder of 1000 Friends of OregonLabor Commissioner Brad Avakian

Irv Fletcher, President Emeritus, Oregon AFL-CIO

Oregon State Bar President Stuart Foster

Portland Business Leader Sho Dozono

Organizations

AG-PAC

American Federation of Teachers

Basic Rights Oregon


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Emily's List

IBEW #48

NARAL - Pro Choice Oregon

Oregon AFL-CIO

Oregon AFSCME

Oregon Nurses Association

Oregon NW Labor Council

Oregon School Employees AssociationOregon School Employees' Union

Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council

Oregonians for Food and Shelter

SEIU

The MotherPAC

UFCW 555

VAW Pac

Women's Campaign Fund

How the public can reach your campaign (remember that this information may be published):

Mail address: Elect Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General, 2236 SE 10 th, Portland OR 97214

E-mail address: [email protected]

Web site URL: http://www.ellenrosenblum.com

Phone: 503-597-8495

Fax: 503-295-0670

Please limit your response to each of the following questions to about 75 words but be specific.

1. Have you ever been convicted of a cr ime, been disciplined by a professional licensing board/organization or had an

ethics violation filed against you? If so, please give the details.

No

2. Have you ever filed for bankruptcy, been delinquent on your taxes or other major accounts, or been sued personally

or professionally? If so, please give the details.

No

3. Why should people vote for you? What separates you from your opponent(s)?

There are two major differences between myself and my opponent.

The first is experience. In order to be an effective Oregon State Attorney General, one needs to have both a deep

knowledge of the state law and the respect of lawyers throughout the profession. Without these, the Attorney

General cannot enforce the law effectively nor can she ensure that our entire state government conducts itself

lawfully. As a lawyer in private practice, a federal prosecutor and then a judge in Oregon state court for 22 years I

come to the position of Attorney General with unparalleled experience and have both the knowledge and respect

necessary to be successful in the position.

After I won the primary election this past May, Governor Kitzhaber recognized my experience and abili ty to do the

job when he appointed me to serve out the remainder Attorney General Krogers term. I have already made great

strides in Attorney generals office. Under my leadership, the Department of Justice has, among other

accomplishments, ushered in a set new mortgage rules to help Oregon homeowners avoid foreclosure, brought

just ice for Oregonians who have been vict ims of scams and fraud and introduced innovative new ways of dealing

with deadbeat parents. I have also started to rework the front office and made employee morale a high priority so


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that DOJ can be effective and efficient in serving the citizens of Oregon.

The second is ideology.

My opponent is out of step with the values of most Oregonians, even going so far as to accuse the federal

government of imitating communism. I entered this race to be the Peoples Attorney General, which to me means

standing up for all Oregonians. It is not the role of the Attorney General to use the office to introduce a fringe

ideological structure but to protect Oregons citizens and uphold the laws of the state. I am proud of the bipartisansupport I have received, and the work I have already done ensuring the office of the Attorney General is working for

the people of Oregon.

4. What are the three most important issues you would address if elected? How? (75 words for each issue)

A.In tough economic times we need an Attorney General who protects consumers, seniors, and middle class families

from fraud, scams, and identity thef t. I have already focused on investigating complaints and pursuing swif t justice

against those looking to take advantage of Oregonians. And we can do more to warn the public about rip-offs and

financial scams so they can better protect themselves. Finally, we need to protect our cit izens from unscrupulous

mortgage lenders.

B. We need to protect women and children from exploitation and abuse. I will continue to be a leader in cracking

down on the pimps and gangs that sexually traffic teenagers and young women. We must do more to stop child

pornographers that cause irreparable damage to their victims. I am committed to using my deep experience withchild abuse and neglect cases to make sure that at-risk children have someone looking out for them.

C.As we move closer to the 2013 legislative session, I will continue the critical work of building closer

partnerships with other Oregon elec ted officials as well as the s tate agencies that protect civil rights, our most

vulnerable populations, and our environment. In these tight budget times, we need state government working

together effectively to make sure tax dollars are spent wisely.

5. What do you see as other important issues?

Standing up for womens health issues and reproductive rights. Helping ensure that the Department of Justice is

continuing to improve so it can provide the best child support services for families in need. Ensuring that our new

mediation program for homeowners facing foreclosure is effectively implemented.

6. How would you describe your political style or for judicial candidates, your judicial temperament?

My 22 years as both an appellate and trai l court judge have influenced my political style. It is critical for me that I

examine all sides of an issue and bring all stakeholders to the table when considering items with political

implications. But, by the same token, once all perspectives have been taken into account, it is important to move

quickly and decisively--much as a judge might.

7. If you are an incumbent, what have you achieved during your current term? If you are not an incumbent, how have

you prepared yourself for this position?

During my firs t days in office Oregon received $6.7 million as part of the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S.

history. And, weve already established new mortgage rules and a mediation program to protect homeowners facing

foreclosure.Im proud of these early successes . They reflect our shared values as well as our vision for the future of

Oregon.

8. What is the largest budget you have handled, and in what capacity?

Managing the annual budget of the DOJ which is over $400 million per biennium is part of my role as Attorney

General of Oregon. Overseeing the $100 million budget of the American Bar Association as an officer and board

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9. What is the largest number of employees youve supervised, and in what capacity?

Currently I supervise the 1,300 employees at the Department of Justice

10. Who is your role model for this office the person/people you would most like to emulate?

As the first woman AG in Oregons history, there are many pioneering women in Oregon who serve as inspiration--

but my role model is Governor Barbara Roberts.

11. Any skeletons in your closet or other potentially embarrassing information that you want to disclose before it

comes up in the campaign?

No

12. As a public official, your views on public issues are relevant to voters and potential constituents. Please indicate

whether you support or oppose each of these statewide measures on the Nov. 6 ballot. (This question does not apply

to judicial candidates.)

Please note that the Oregon Department of Justice has a policy, based on the role it may play in providing legal

advice and in handling appeals related to the wording of Ballot Measures, of not taking a position on pending

Ballot Measures. Therefore, as the current Oregon Attorney General, I will not be taking a posi tion on any of the

pending Ballot Measures listed below.

Measure 77, catastrophic disaster Yes/No

Measure 78, separation of powers Yes/No

Measure 79, real estate transfer taxes Yes/No

Measure 80, marijuana legalization Yes/No

Measure 81, gillnetting ban Yes/No

Measure 82, allows private casinos Yes/No

Measure 83, authorizes Wood Village casino Yes/No

Measure 84, eliminates inheritance tax Yes/No

Measure 85 shifts corporate kicker to K-12 schools Yes/No

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