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Libertarian from Oregon

John Charles is the president and CEO of the Cascade Policy Institute, a free-market think tank.

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Current bridge is crazy bad for non-drivers

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John Charles

"There is no reason to allocate 60 percent of bridge space to satisfy two percent of all travelers."

— PolitiFact Oregon on Friday, November 16th, 2012

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He's right -- but only if you count retirees

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John Charles

Says "TriMet now spends $1.63 in benefits for every $1.00 spent on wages."

— PolitiFact Oregon on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012