OREGON: College professor John Frohnmayer (Independent) -- who served as Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts during the Bush 41 Administration -- announced his candidacy against US Senator Gordon Smith (R). Frohnmayer -- who is part of the new Independent Party -- told Oregon Public Radio he wants to spark a "voter's revolution." He says partisan politics are "toxic" to America. Frohnmayer says he differs from the announced Dems because he supports impeaching President Bush because the President "has shredded the constitution and created lawlessness." He attacked Smith for supporting the Iraq War for over four years, then shifting to opposition. Smith's style "does not ... suggest leadership." Frohmayer's brother Dave is the former Oregon Attorney General and long-time University of Oregon President. Although a former Republican, Frohnmayer's leftist views appear likely to splinter votes away from the eventual Democratic nominee.