G-Rotica,
Salem is ok, no more to the right then most cities on the I-5 Corridor. Salem is the state capital, have there share of adult business's, ie Strip Clubs, adult stores, etc. See in Oregon we are one of a few states in the US that our Supreme court has upheld for years and years that cities can't be really restrictive on adult business's, etc.
Eugene is great, a mini San Fran, very very liberal and near Salem and only 1 1/2 to 2 hrs from Portland. My oldest daughter goes to U OF O right now, her first year
