Political strategists Dan Lavey and Kevin Looper usually find themselves on opposing sides of an issue.

Lavey served as strategist for former Republican U.S. Senator Gordon Smith, and advises Oregon business interests. 

Looper is a long-time Democratic consultant. However, what they see as the decline and decay of their hometown, Portland, brought them together to launch the nonprofit advocacy group, People for Portland. 

Lavey and Looper were guests on this week's episode of "Straight Talk" to discuss why they founded People for Portland, their objectives, and who is funding the $1.5 million campaign.