On the Democratic side, the Progressive Political Cooperative whose policy platform includes calling for a tax hike on individuals making more than $467,700 each year (the top 1%) and increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour as Massachusetts and Connecticut have already done notched some big upsets.
Senate Finance Chair William Conley was soundly defeated by Cynthia Mendes in the District 18 Democratic primary in East Providence and Pawtucket, after Conley represented Marshall Development in their plan to turn the former Metacomet Golf Club into mixed-use development which faced stiff opposition from neighbors.
In Providence, Progressive Tiara Mack unseated Senator Harold Metts in District 6 a seat he had held since 2004.
As Jermar Jefferson weighs NFL future, legendary Oregon State Beavers running backs are ready to welcome him to the ‘brotherhood’
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) ranks fifth in school history in rushing yards (2,820), rushing touchdowns (27) and 100-yard rushing performances (14). Photo by Leon Neuschwander for The Oregonian/OregonLiveLeon Neuschwander for The Oregonian/OregonLive
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After Jermar Jefferson shredded the Oregon Ducks’ defense for 226 rushing yards in a record-setting performance, a cluster of prestigious individual accolades arrived one after the other for the Oregon State Beavers running back.
Within days, he was named a semifinalist or contender for the Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll and College Football National Performer of the Year, while also earning Pac-12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.