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National Democrats see Oregon's Republican Senator Gordon Smith as vulnerable in the 2008 race, and are prepared to spend millions to unseat the man who supported the Iraq war until shortly after the 2006, when he broke ranks with fellow Republicans. After failing to enlist Oregon heavyweights, such as US Rep. Peter DeFazio to make a challenge, Democrats have settled on Jeff Merkley, who has served in the Oregon House for 10 years.