OREGONIANS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM TO PERSEVERE, DESPITE DEFEAT OF MEASURE 105, DECLARES GROUP'S PRESIDENT

"We may have lost the battle - but, the war continues.  After the defeat of Measuree 105, Oregonians for Immigration Reform remains optimistic and undeterred,” the group's president stated Tuesday night.

"The defeat of Measure 105 leaves in place an illegal-alien sanctuary statute that undermines U.S. sovereignty and law, encourages illegal immigration to Oregon, and gives elected officials an excuse to release criminal aliens back into the communities they are sworn to protect," said OFIR president Cynthia Kendoll.  "Oregonians will continue to be harmed by its existence."

Even so, Kendoll continued, "We are not discouraged.  To fight Measure 105, our opponents raised almost $8 million to our $400,000.  Our campaign, comprised wholly of volunteers, fought well-staffed labor unions, self-described ‘faith’ groups, and wealthy open borders advocates that profit from illegal immigration.  At every turn, newspaper editorial boards denigrated our arguments and praised our opponents.

"Oregonians for Immigration Reform is honored to have spearheaded the Measure 105 campaign," Kendoll concluded.  "I am proud of the many rank-and-file Oregonians who gave freely of their time, talents and resources in an effort to repeal the outdated and dangerous sanctuary law. 

“Going forward, we will continue to fight for immigration policies that serve the best interests of Oregonians." 

On the National front, the US Senate picked up several seats, by candidates who support the rule of law, respect our national sovereignty and will work to strengthen our border and our immigration law.