Iconic Gun Toting Campaign Poster

PDXbiker · Jul 23, 2019

I couldn't help but notice this 1982 campaign poster in an article about Frank "the Flake" Peters who attempted to run as an independent for Governor of Oregon in 1982. Peters was a Portland bar owner who traversed eastern Oregon buying a round of drinks in every small town bar he came across. This would be followed by a speech and having everyone leave an entry in his "sacred book" about their concerns. This photo taken during that trip was turned into a campaign poster. He never did manage to get enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Quite a character from Oregon's past.

Frank 'The Flake' Peters tried to win governorship one barfly at a time, gathered Oregonians' worries in 'sacred book'

Ruger Rich · Jul 23, 2019

I believe his bar was called "Peters Inn", and it was the cause of much discussion.

PDXbiker · Jul 23, 2019

Ruger Rich said:
I believe his bar was called "Peters Inn", and it was the cause of much discussion.

Correct. Well known to the local constabulary. OLCC eventually pulled the liquor license. Actually had a few beers in there once. Peters was also the team manager of the Portland Mavericks, a minor league baseball team during the 1970's. Bing Russell, the father of actor Kurt Russell, was the owner.

nammac · Jul 23, 2019

PDXbiker said:
I couldn't help but notice this 1982 campaign poster in an article about Frank "the Flake" Peters who attempted to run as an independent for Governor of Oregon in 1982. Peters was a Portland bar owner who traversed eastern Oregon buying a round of drinks in every small town bar he came across. This would be followed by a speech and having everyone leave an entry in his "sacred book" about their concerns. This photo taken during that trip was turned into a campaign poster. He never did manage to get enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Quite a character from Oregon's past.

Frank 'The Flake' Peters tried to win governorship one barfly at a time, gathered Oregonians' worries in 'sacred book'

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