Former Oregon Sen. Bob Packwood Passes Away

After President Ronald Reagan publicly accused him of alienating women, African Americans, and Jews, the White House supported a primary opponent.

Organizations like Planned Parenthood praised him for his support of abortion rights, which was uncommon for a Republican at the time.

He was a key player in the comprehensive tax reform of 1986 that reduced the highest income tax bracket and did away with numerous itemized deductions.

From the Oregon House of Representatives to more than a quarter-century in the United States Senate, Bob Packwood was a consequential figure whose influence shaped generations of political leaders and public policy debates.

As Oregon reflects on his life and legacy, I extend my…

— Christine Drazan (@ChristineDrazan) June 8, 2026

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