Mr. Callihan is the Oregon GOP's problem.  There's nothing wrong with being the local Harold Stassen.  It's really no surprise that he won the GOP nomination to run against Ron Wyden..that's one of those races where no truly viable politician wishes to face the incumbent.  You'd simply put in a lot of work, possibly spend a lot of money and still get hammered.  Instead, let someone like Callihan take the hit....'happens all the time with both parties.  How about Art Robinson who has run against Pete Defazio three time and, if Defazio doesn't retire, will likely make it four in 2018.  Who, pray-tell, is lining up for the GOP candidacy against Merkley.....probably, Callihan.  

Food stamps? They're based on income, not foolish expenditure of that income.  I rather doubt that Mr. Callihan will be the next Chair of the Oregon GOP, but stranger things have happened recently.......gary crum