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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Election 2008 Who’s Hotter?

Posted by Amy J. Ruiz on Tue, May 20 at 10:52 AM

I’m not going to divulge who’s on which side, but suffice it to say, the two editorial staffers assigned to cover John Branam and Jim Middaugh’s campaign parties tonight are sparring over which candidate is “hotter.” (This is why I cover city hall, folks.)

Want to weigh in? Here are the two candidates (who aren’t running against each other, so it’s feasible that they could both end up on the council, which would then presumably burst into flames due to the hotness).

That’s Middaugh on the left, Branam on the right. There are more photos after the cut, so you can make a thorough assessment.

WHO IS HOTTER?

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Cheekbones and character should always triumph over the appearance of sleaze.

Posted by Matt Davis | May 20, 2008 11:37 AM

This is one of the reasons I love Portland so much...the standards for "hotness" are way lower out this way... :-)

Posted by DeepCerulean | May 20, 2008 12:05 PM

For the record: I'm the ONLY candidate who has juggled fire on the campaign trail. Check it out at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31222852@N00/2451697444/

If that's not hot...

Posted by Jim Middaugh | May 20, 2008 12:24 PM

Jim,

Juggling is HOT. So, since you are kicking my butt right now I'm thinking you should put yourself up for auction to raise funds for a favorite non-profit. . . maybe the olcv . . . whattya say?!?

John

P.S. Best of luck tonight and to all of the candidates out there.

Posted by John Branam | May 20, 2008 12:44 PM

Fire juggling is waaaaaay less impressive when done in a fire suit...

Posted by DeepCerulean | May 20, 2008 12:58 PM

Impossible to tell. I can not see their shoes in any of these photos.

Posted by Psymonetta Isnoful | May 20, 2008 1:13 PM

Hey Branam:

Did you get those payroll taxes paid by April 30th?

Posted by anon | May 20, 2008 1:13 PM

Psymonetta -- hysterically creepy. You're welcome to comment much more frequently

Posted by Intern Drew | May 20, 2008 1:55 PM

A Jim who juggles! What more could you want? Jim wins my vote.

Posted by polit-girl | May 20, 2008 4:50 PM

We are Jim's parents and you could not elect a more dedicated,knowledgeable and harder working representative to fight for your needs in Portland. Not only that but he juggles fire in a fire suit and today in the rain!

Vote for Jim. He's HOT

Posted by Bobbie & Dick Middaugh | May 20, 2008 5:08 PM

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