Chris Dudley (DM1) stays at the gates of being governor

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"Chris Dudley, a successful businessman and philanthropist, is very well considered in all areas where he has acted. From giving millions of his own income to charity, the impressive work on behalf of his 'I have to Dream Foundation', Yale's graduate is recognized for his determination of good character, intelligence and disinterest. "(Jayne Carroll).

The Pro Republican current that has left Barack Obama against the ropes in Congress almost leaves us with a new basketball representative occupying a high political position.The examples of Bill Bradley -ex senator for N.jeje and former presidency candidate- and Kevin Johnson -alcalde de Sacramento- had to encourage Chris Dudley, who stayed one step away from being appointed governor of Oregon.Dudley was surpassed in the final stretch of the counts for his opponent, former Democratic senator John Kitzhaber, who obtained 49% with 97% of the scrutiny made.Dudley stayed at 48%.While Bradley and KJ represented the Democratic Party, Dudley is a member of a republican party that is reborn by the ultraconservative faction of the "Tea Party" the Democrats will continue to lead politics in the state of Oregon, which they arrived in 1987.

Dudley graduated in Yale in Political and Economic Sciences and became the third player out of the Elitista University to reach professionals.Chosen in the fourth round of the 87 draft by the Cavaliers, Dadley managed to stay in the NBA for 16 tims.In his year Rookie coincided with Kevin Johnson -before being transferred to the Suns.He was always in the shadow of Brad Daugherty competing for the second place with the Gigantón Tree Rollins.A transfer to New Jersey allowed him to have more minutes and increase his numbers although it was with the Blazers with whom he became a good bastion in the rebound (averages of 9 rebounds from 94 to 96).Despite being one of the worst free throw pitchers - 13 he failed 13 in a game - Dudley retained his "work" in the NBA thanks to his spirit of struggle and delivery in all the franchises in which he was.That also led him to have a good salary.These types of players always find their reward in the American Professional League.

The pivot of 2.11 suffered type 1 diabetes at the age of 16, which strengthened his struggle spirit that marked him in studies and sport.In 1996, together with his wife, he created the "I Have a Dream Foundation" Foundation aimed at fighting this disease among the little ones.Since its withdrawal from the NBA actively participates in many community aid programs.

Although Dudley rejected a first invitation to enter the race for being governor, he finally accepted.In 2009 he registered as a republican candidate and in May 2010 he became a candidate.

Bradley, Ko in Utah

The "German" Shawn Bradley also had enough support and stayed out in the legislative elections of the Utah state.The former Sixers, Nets and Mavericks player.Bradley, Republican, was defeated by Democrat Tim Cosgrove.

Another former non -successful basketball player in these elections has been the former player of the University of Indiana, Baron Hill, defeated by Republicans in the legislative elections.