Mike and Jill Thorne interview on Atiyeh

Title
Mike and Jill Thorne interview on Atiyeh
Description
An interview of Michael Glenn Thorne and his wife, Jill Thorne, regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh. This interview was recorded on June 23, 2015. The Thornes had known Atiyeh through several government roles. Mike Thorne served as a Democrat in the Oregon State Senate from 1973-1991, and later as the Director of the Port of Portland from 1991-2001. Jill Thorne worked as her husband's campaign manager and later, was on the staff of Gov. Neil Goldschmidt, who succeeded Atiyeh. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
The interview includes discussion of: the leadership styles of former Oregon governors Vic Atiyeh and Neil Goldschmidt; how Atiyeh, known for his accessibility and bipartisan approach, appointed Mike Thorne to various state commissions and was praised for his management during economic challenges; how Goldschmidt, in contrast, was seen as more impatient and focused on economic development through regional strategies and tourism; the impact of the lottery on economic development; the challenges of defining economic development; the influence of The Oregonian newspaper; the political and personal dynamics of Oregon's past and present, comparing figures such as Vic Atiyeh, Barbara Roberts, and Gordon Smith; Atiyeh's concerns about the Rajneesh crisis and his illness before his last session; Gov. Barbara Roberts' realization of her role as a successor to Atiyeh; the media's role in politics; the impact of legislative decisions; Atiyeh's extensive travel relating to international trade; Gordon Smith's political rise; Ron Wyden's bipartisan efforts; and personal reflections on rural Oregon's challenges.
This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier
PUA_MS161_067
Date Created
Jun 23, 2015
Creator
Thorne, Mike
Thorne, Jill
Subject
Atiyeh, Victor
Goldschmidt, Neil
Roberts, Barbara, 1936-
Oregon--Politics and government
Rajneeshees
Economic policy--Oregon
Extent
1 audio file (1 hr., 52 min.)
Date
2015
Contributor
Moore, James
Format
MP3
Spatial Coverage
Oregon
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PUA_MS161_067.mp3