Gore in Portland tonight for Merkley rally

Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore will be in town this evening promoting Senatorial candidate Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and speaking on U.S. climate change policies.

“I am honored that Vice President Gore will be visiting Oregon to help my campaign in the closing days,” Merkley wrote.

According to a press release issued by Merkley, Gov. Ted Kulongoski will be attending the program as Master of Ceremonies, and “Democratic leaders from across the state” are anticipated to be in attendance.

The event will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, and opens at 7 p.m. to the public. General admission tickets can be purchased for $50.

More information can be found at www.jeffmerkley.com/event/algore.