From Eric Dondero:

In almost two decades far left incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio has faced no serious opposition for his congressional seat. Now like Barney Frank in Massachusetts, John Dingle in Michigan and Steny Hoyer in Maryland, he's having to run the race of his life.

The sweat is apparent on his brow, from his most recent statements regarding his opponent.

From the OR Register-Guard, "Political darts fly in race for 4th- DeFazio and Robinson accuse each other of dishonest campaigning" Oct. 16:

The race, which has attracted national attention, is a spirited battle between DeFazio, a 12-term incumbent Democrat from Springfield, and Robinson, a Cave Junction Republican, scientist and author of home-schooling materials.

Robinson, standing in front of the U.S. Courthouse, said DeFazio, through television ads and comments is misrepresenting Robinson’s positions to “diminish my reputation and integrity.”

“There comes a point when a man has to stand up and say it isn’t true,” Robinson said.

DeFazio, also in Eugene on Friday, said his campaign is sticking to facts by using Robinson’s own writings and comments.

“This guy is very dangerous,” DeFazio said.

When confronted with controversial statements, DeFazio said, Robinson “is very good about saying that we are taking things out of context”

Robinson is an “ultra right wing libertarian,” DeFazio said.