Definitely. For those here not familiar with the state constitutional amendment that Michele refers to (and I had forgotten about), here's the gist. Approved by 68% of voters in November 2022, it would bar legislators from re-election if they accrue 10 unexcused absences..
Imagine a state of mind that rationalizes not doing your job because your party doesn't have a majority. I guess these Republicans only believe in democracy when they're in power.
Make that six days in a row. They should be expelled and lose pay for failing to do their jobs.
I am going to be interested in seeing what happens with the measure the voters passed.
Definitely. For those here not familiar with the state constitutional amendment that Michele refers to (and I had forgotten about), here's the gist. Approved by 68% of voters in November 2022, it would bar legislators from re-election if they accrue 10 unexcused absences..
Imagine a state of mind that rationalizes not doing your job because your party doesn't have a majority. I guess these Republicans only believe in democracy when they're in power.
https://www.opb.org/article/2023/05/08/oregon-republican-lawmakers-walkout-measure-113-2022-election/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=First%20Look%20May%209%202023&utm_content=First%20Look%20May%209%202023+CID_c6ebbe40240d4302be28d13479e60086&utm_source=firstlook&utm_term=Learn%20more