Avakian Misplaces Afghanistan

Brad Avakain
By NIGEL JAQUISS

Over the weekend, the Associated Press ran a long profile of Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian, who is one of three candidates to replace U.S. Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.) in the November 8 First Congressional District Democratic Primary (Avakian faces State Sen. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Beaverton) and State Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie)).

The profile provided a useful introduction for voters who may not be familiar with the BOLI Commissioner, who previously served in the Oregon Senate and House from 2003 through 2008.

But one section may provide a teachable moment for geography students this week: Avakian's comments on bringing troops home from Afghanistan.

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