

Similarly, we always ask Democratic candidates for Congress what cuts they would consider making in the federal budget (other than the defense budget, which needs cutting for sure but is hardly a position that requires any courage on the part of an Oregon Democrat). Again, it's our attempt to separate the candidates who provide automatic, party-line responses from those with a bit more acuity.

Here are the answers to that question from the Democratic Candidates for Congressional District 1: Brad Avakian, Brad Witt and Suzanne Bonamici.