Richard F. Masker

Sat., Oct. 21, 2000

Resume

Reform Party, age 58, graduate of Linn-Benton Community College, Corvallis, Ore. Retired after career in wastewater treatment, most recently supervisor in Sandpoint. Married, 7 children and stepchildren. Political researcher, conspiratologist.

Why running

To fight “Judeo-Marxist conspiracy” which he believes is out to destroy the white race.

Issues

Doesn’t discuss statewide issues, but promises he would tackle whatever was important to his constituents.

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