Kari Chisholm

Kari Chisholm (born July 2, 1973) is an American political consultant and sports commentator based in Portland, Oregon. He became known for commentary on the Heisman Trophy, and his now-defunct site StiffArmTrophy.com correctly predicted the winner of the trophy every year from 2002 to 2012. He is the founder and publisher of BlueOregon, a defunct blog.

Kari Chisholm
Born (1973-07-02) July 2, 1973
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BA)
Known forFounder of BlueOregon
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarrie Wynkoop
Children1

Career

Chrisholm was the publisher of BlueOregon, a defunct progressive political blog in Oregon frequently cited in articles on Oregon politics by The Oregonian, the state's largest newspaper.[1][2][3][4] In 2011, Willamette Week highlighted concerns about his dual role as BlueOregon editor and paid political consultant for state lawmakers and local elected officials.[5] Chrisholm was also a weekly guest on Portland talk radio station KPOJ, during its eight-year run as a progressive talk station.[6] When KPOJ transitioned to a sports talk format, he led the "Save KPOJ" movement.[7][8]

In 2023 Chisholm was selected to serve on a committee to draft the district lines which would form the geographic basis of Portland's new form of government.[9]

College football commentary

Chisholm is known as a leading commentator on the Heisman Trophy, the award given annually to the most outstanding college football player.[10][11] His site, Stiff Arm Trophy, correctly projected the winner of each Heisman contest for twelve consecutive years.[12] Chisholm's projections have been referenced on ESPN[13] and in Sports Illustrated.[14][15]

Personal life

He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and their son.[16][17]

References
  1. Steves, David (5 November 2006). "Bloggers find new clout in state politics". News. The Register-Guard. Archived from the original (Article) on 21 April 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
  2. Attig, Rick (28 October 2008). "Salmon and dams, open primaries and voters". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  3. Mapes, Jeff (11 March 2008). "Blue Oregon a little black-and-blue today". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  4. Attig, Rick (10 September 2008). "Willamette Week piece asserts that Gordon Smith's frozen-food company employs illegal immigrants". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  5. Jaquiss, Nigel (October 11, 2011). "Sins of Omission". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  6. Archived version of KPOJ program page from January 27, 2012
  7. SaveKPOJ.com (archived version from January 27, 2013)
  8. "Save KPOJ: Over 5000 petition signers, and counting". BlueOregon. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  9. Zielinski, Alex. "Portland creates group to draw district lines for new form of government". opb.org. Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  10. "The Heisman Forecaster". Wall Street Journal. 2007-12-10. Retrieved 2001-06-25.
  11. Gonzeles, Nathan L. (December 9, 2011). "Democratic Consultant a Winner in Predicting Heisman Trophy". Roll Call. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  12. "We did it! Twelve years in a row". 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  13. Maisel, Ivan (December 9, 2005). "Bush could earn Heisman in landslide". ESPN. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  14. "My toughest Heisman vote ever". Sports Illustrated. 2008-12-12. Retrieved 2001-06-25.
  15. "Voter evolution could deliver closest Heisman finish in history". Sports Illustrated. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2001-06-25.
  16. "Our team". Mandate Media. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
  17. Mayer, Rebecca (January 22, 2009). "Obama ushers in new era". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
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