Roger Martin interview on Atiyeh · Victor Atiyeh Collection

Title: Roger Martin interview on Atiyeh
Description: An interview of Roger E. Martin (1935-2023) regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Apr. 23, 2015. Martin served as a Republican in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1967–1978. He lost against Atiyeh and Tom McCall in the gubernatorial primary of 1978, working thereafter as a lobbyist. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.; The interview includes discussion of: contrasts between the political careers of Governors Tom McCall and Vic Atiyeh, focusing on their rivalry and friendship; how the two met in the early 1960s during a debate on the inventory tax; how McCall and Atiyeh worked closely on legislative reforms, including the Bottle Bill and land use planning; Atiyeh's accessibility and pro-business stance; the challenges faced during economic recessions and the impact of union politics; Atiyeh's legacy as a bipartisan leader and his effective governance; anecdotes about his personal life and political strategies.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_045
Date Created: Apr 23, 2015
Creator: Martin, Roger E.
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; McCall, Tom; Oregon--Politics and government
Extent: 1 audio file (1 hr., 12 min.)
Date: 2015
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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