News In his second State of the City address last week, Mayor Sam Adams introduced two "Joe the Plumber"-style Portlanders as real-life examples to weave residents' needs for jobs, education and transportation into a tale of where the mayor hopes to steer the city. Using real people is a common device for politicians and journalists to highlight points they are trying to make. Think back, for example, ...   More

News Last week, KATU had about as much luck as WW with its search for Mayor Sam Adams' "Mike" and "Jean," the Portlanders he talked about in his State of the City address on Feb. 5. Here's the station's story from Friday -- "Who are Mike and Jean? Mayor mum on further details" -- which includes footage of Adams walking away from KATU's Anita Kissée without so much as a single comment. Click ...   More