Oregon Senate Republicans must get back to work! They are abandoning 1.5 million Oregonians who do not have representation in their government right now.
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Besides fleeing the responsibilities of their jobs, Senator Brian Boquist threatened violence against the Oregon State Police, saying that if Governer Kate Brown (D) sends them they better "send bachelors and come heavily armed.” (xaxnar: Oregon GOP Senator Trheatens Armed Resistance Over Climate Bill; Calls Democratic Rule a Coup.)
On top of this, the Oregon GOP Posted a fake tweet saying “Heavily armed militia lays siege to Oregon's Capitol as Senate Democrats cower in fear”. (durrati: OR.GOP Posted Tweet About “Heavily Armed Militia” is a fake.)
Despite the farcical aspect of the GOPs lame attempt at political theater, the consequences are serious. The Oregon Senate cancelled its scheduled Saturday session on the advice of the Oregon State Police, who warned of “credible threats” to the safety of lawmakers and visitors.
The Senate has important work to do in the waning days of this legislative session, which ends on June 30. There are numerous important bills which need the Senate to vote, including HB 2020, the “Clean Energy Jobs Bill”.
Please help us find these truant Senators and get them back to the Capitol so they can represent the people of their districts and do the job the people of Oregon are paying them to do.