🚨 Court issues major ruling BANNING Republicans from office

[@briantylercohen]

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[@michaelbriganti]

Great NAZI Propaganda video ADOLF. How is this Democracy?? Seems more like SOVIET SOCIALIST KGB Thinking.

[@SMS9155]

Thank you Brian for talking about this. I do hope other states get on board and do the same thing. As a native Oregonian I'm proud Oregon got this done.

[@alottocash6875]

maga doesn't want to "Govern" It wants to "Rule

[@audreywellham2413]

@@SMS9155Me too and thank you. I’m in FL I hope we will do same! 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🗽❕

[@John-t5g1w]

H no

[@DanitaReynolds]

I’m a rural independent Oregonian and I voted for this. So sick and tired of cry baby republicans running away from their responsibilities. I pay their wages. You don’t show up for work then you’re fired!

[@laurakrajnikburick2731]

Great job y'all did, I'm proud of y'all. 💙

[@debfyfe7051]

👏👏👏 Good job Oregon!

[@lolowilderkind]

Not banning Republicans from office so much as firing no show employees.

[@kickinghorse2405]

Totally! If you or I call in "sick" to our employers with no valid excuse other than "I don't want to be there" - and do it over and over again - we get fired. Nice to see this stick.

[@winkieblink7625]

They just happen to be MAGAS. Good for Oregon.

[@tiffanystrand4423]

Not so much “no show”; I would say manipulative employees… they aren’t not showing, they are walking out to prevent legislation!

[@katec7862]

it is not just about no-show it is about deliberate no-shows. They were not showing as a group in order to prevent legislation being passed, because they knew that they would lose if the legislation went up for a vote it was very deliberate and they richly deserved not to be allowed to run again.

[@vickielane7387]

Maybe they can try another State.....lol

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

This ruling is the will of the people and the people have spoken.

[@chriss2295]

The PEOPLE fixed this problem. Go Oregon!

[@CLM2204]

It’s Past time for We the people to wake up - that We have Never been UNITED every. The Corporate community are the real Aliens who are destroying this planet earth - by crossing borders to steal land with WARS & Secrets Because this COUNTRY has never been United. While the pawns in the White House are ignoring the people with their parties on drugs (furnished by the JP MORGAN Ships) the real drug pushers For the Bush Poppy fields & the Ronald Reagan & Billy Clintons who destroyed the Good paying jobs under PATCO & NAFTA . While Monsanto Satan’s gates & cages has destroyed our brains with agent orange & artificial technology, drugs & foods with Wars - while creating the new police state called 911 which was revealed by Henry Kissinger who couldn’t even talk like a Englishman.

[@CLM2204]

The Palestinians are teaching us finally, how to UNITE against all that is evil. This country has never been United since it was stolen in 1492 by the Christopher’s & Jesuits posing as gods.

[@middle_of_the_road]

We did not fix anything we just made it worse. republicans were the check against democrats most insane legislation. Now oregon is going to become a bigger mess and everyone will be poor. More taxes and less affordable.

[@Cris-hk4cn]

Right on!!!!

[@california5877]

All states need to do the same thing

[@Nadesican]

Man, if I had more than TWO unexcused absences at work they'd have fired my ass. Good on these judges.

[@sue7734]

And the voters!

[@stephanieclark6154]

FACTZ

[@audreywellham2413]

We do not even get one unexcused (rightfully so) as nurses, we must notify early and in most cases try to find coverage if we can. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🙏🏻❕

[@user-th1pv6ks5o]

Nah, for me it is zero.

[@beckyhenkel7917]

That's why crooks run for higher offices !

[@johnohara7590]

All states should vote this a law in place to ban all politicians who don't show up to their job.

[@wulfmadien]

Do this in Congress!

[@SCOTTEDM]

At the least if the gov shuts down everyone’s pay gets paused until the work is done and it’s reopened.

[@kevind4850]

@@SCOTTEDM yeah, why they think they can force the government to default on its obligations (that THEY are responsible for creating) for political ends is appalling. The Constitution (i.e., the 14th Amendment) that they took an oath to uphold REQUIRES that the "public debt of the United States, authorized by law" cannot even be questioned, let alone go unpaid. Moreover, it states "neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void" - so it seems that trump and his House and Senate cohorts should kiss their pensions goodbye.

[@Stickey14]

SO TRUE!!!!!!!!

[@ChristineKennell]

Absolutely!!!

[@Doc5thMech]

@@SCOTTEDMthen they get back pay, and vacation accruals continue.

[@fluffytimes100]

I'm an Oregonian and I am SO PROUD of our judges that made this ruling. I am disgusted - totally revolted by the cowardice of the Republican Party. Walking out of your job because you don't get your way should result in the loss of the job. Such babies!!!!!!

[@tonistormont]

Me too !!!

[@shelleysteward3041]

Me too.

[@KalijahAnderson]

I moved here 5 years ago, and I think this is perfect. Don't do your job, lose your job, just like everyone else.

[@CoryKlim]

​@@KalijahAnderson dam right

[@Gary-xm1gy]

Republicans have made a choice that Donald Trump is more important than America, it's so bad that it's to the point of the Republicans sabotaging their own border deal that Demacrats went along with because it makes Joe Biden look good. Republicans can't campaign off of much needed border change if they are willing to sabotage it and choose Trump over America

[@portlandgeek]

oregonian here and i voted for this initiative. beyond happy that these people are being held accountable.

[@teresawilford2999]

WOW this needs to happen in every state on the state level and then move on to the National level! VOTE BLUE!!!

[@williamplatt1641]

Deep red states will never do this, unless they can use it to hurt the Dems! Florida has been deep red for over 30 years! It's highly unlikely they would pass a law like this, especially since they have passed so many anti-democratic laws to seize absolute control here, and gerrymandered the hell out of the electorate so we can't vote for anything to take away their power!

[@Sampsonoff]

This is how you get civil war

[@SaraGrant-xj4lr]

They have been threatening civil war since jan 6th. So Un-American !​@@Sampsonoff

[@Harkart59]

@@Sampsonoff THIS IS HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR STATE!!!! WE DON'T LET PEOPLE COME HERE AND TRY TO CRAP ON OUR FAIR LAWS. STICK UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITIES AND GET INVOLVED!!! i WOULDN'T RECOMMEND STARTING ANY WAR HERE EITHER. EVERYONE HAS PRETTY MUCH USED GUNS RESPONSIBLY THEIR ENTIRE LIFE, GAY PEOPLE INCLUDED, IN CASE YOU'RE CURIOUS😅

[@joannamonique707]

​@@Sampsonoffthey're the ones causing the conflict. We've got a country to run and people who need resources. Come to the table and make a decision or get the hell out of the way. We are bipartisan. That's called equality, that's freedom. You want your way then get the popular vote. That's how this works. That's the ONLY way this works. Anything else is dictatorship and we're not having it 👌🏾 This is AMERICA. WE DONT DO THAT HERE‼️

[@jadeoshaunessy8407]

I'm an Oregonian, im certainly glad these Narcissits have been shown the Truth

[@davidsobel3303]

or more aptly, shown the door...😆

[@Harkart59]

And the door.

[@dawnradel9008]

Now, let's get the same rule in the federal government. Have you seen how empty the chambers are most of the time?

[@petemavus2948]

It was especially noticeable when not one republican was on hand or voted to approve Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's SCERT Act for S-upreme C-ourt E-thics & R-ecusal T-ransparency ACT. With our newly 45 appointed corrupted Supreme Court and magat/GQP Obstructionists and traitors, is it any wonder why although most every Democrat voted yes yet not one repugnican ?!?!?!?!? This reprehensible behavior cannot persist.

[@audreyricci6383]

Yes, and it is mostly on the repug Magat side of the aisle. Where are they hiding?

[@lauriebrown2858]

We can only hope.

[@galaxy9radio664]

Nahhh, mostly because then they'd need to either show up every 3 days or the president gets special powers. Remember who the president may be in the future.

[@margaretsaba1501]

​@audreyricci6383 they are plotting and scheming behind closed doors.

[@sassilou]

If I walked out of my job, i wouldn't have one to go back too. Time for the republican party to grow TFU!!! 👍🏼

[@MichelleBlue-vp1yo]

I swear your right about that one

[@Miriboheme]

no kidding. it's amazing what they have been allowed to get away with.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

So childish!

[@michaellane5381]

The crazy bit is how much money gets wasted on election then they don't even show up for work every day.

[@cermi8125]

Its about time the party of 'personal responsibility' takes some actual personal responisiblity for their malicious attempts to erode our democracy.

[@MojoMan007]

I'm a proud Oregonian who voted for this!

[@marceld6061]

Thank you!

[@TINKYSTEELE]

Thank you 😊

[@PossumFlossum]

Congratulations, Job Well Done... Power To The Ppl....

[@helenwheels3341]

Thank you 😂

[@rcpilot179]

That is part of what I love about this state. If you want things to change and have people who feel the same way, you can make things happen in Oregon. I started by working with the Columbia River Keeper on the anti-flouride campaign in Hood River, 2005. We won, barely. Then again, in Portland years later. We banned Nestlé from building a bottled water plant in Cascade Locks. We made them include GMO information on our food labels, we forced them to reroute the oil train away from the Gorge. And a lot more. Coal terminals. LNG terminals. Anyone interested in activism should consider the Columbia River Keeper as an asset.

[@bobsmeltzer5390]

Great job voters of Oregon! You people rock!👍

[@kendexter]

Ban MTG from congress

[@scafgal7242]

Ban her from living!!! smfh

[@timkline162]

Just ship her back to Moscow already

[@James_Doyle83]

Lock her up

[@blakej1892]

She should be one of those blocked by the 14th amendment from running for office again.

[@maryx100]

Ban all MAGAs from Congress! Let's not stop at Oregon state governing entity, take it all the way to the top, aka Congress.

[@tdhoward]

Conservative Oregonian here. I completely agree with this ruling, because if you are elected to represent the people in your district, YOU DO YOUR JOB. Go ahead and debate with the other legislators, but then sit your butt down and vote on the bill. Walking out is not representing your constituents. It is throwing a fit and refusing to do the job we are paying you to do. So yes, you're fired!

[@patriciaholloway]

Moderate Democrat here. I agree with you. These Republicans make me angry on behalf of all the people who have trusted them to do their job and represent them. Maybe I don't always agree with the political position, but I do think we ALL have a responsibility to hold our elected officials to an ethical standard. We need honesty and transparency, no matter the party or the players.

[@Fusako8]

yup, which is why the bill had such widespread bipartisan support. I voted in favor.

[@TheGarynorman]

Oregonian Democrat here and I agree wholeheartedly with you. Do your job or get the F out.

[@bobsmeltzer5390]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@antoniomontana5778]

Will you also agree with me that MAGA cannot and must not be normalized?

[@MeidasTori]

These GOP state senators are ridiculous. So many pressing issues and we could get nothing done. I’m glad we passed this legislation!

[@leoplaate1165]

Good thing....!!!!, they are not law makers ....! They are SABOTEURS !!!

[@alienbotfarm187]

Lol Oregon is ridiculous..😂😂 portland is criminals and drug addicts 😂😂

[@ridethecurve55]

They are 'Bundy Bozos', which tells you everything you need to know about them. LOL, life is gonna be hard for them outside the government bosom. They may actually have to get their hands callused with REAL work, and minimum wage. Oh, the Humanity! lol

[@stefanschleps8758]

So are we. Thank you!

[@garlicgalore]

Yes! Lead the way! Legislators ask to be hired/voted to do a job and they need to do it! It's good to feel there's recourse when they play instead of work!

[@trentgay3437]

Proud Oregon resident, and I'm glad the court upheld my vote.

[@Ater_Draco]

TYSM for voting 🎉

[@doseydo871]

How does an initiative get on a ballot?

[@trentgay3437]

@@doseydo871 signatures of enough Oregonians

[@doseydo871]

@@trentgay3437 Thank you! How are signature collections initiated?

[@trentgay3437]

@@doseydo871 with money

[@big12plus]

Finally, a state not allowing legislators to play games instead of working. Great Job Oregon!

[@marilynjackson2693]

It took a lot of work, but worth it.

[@-suphur]

Imagine voting for a party that votes against cleaning up corruption. Truly gullible.

[@mannymayer9250]

As an Oregonian, I voted yes on this and am happy with the results. That said, I wish the consequences for the asinine republicans would have been a permanent ban instead of a one term ban to be placed on the ballot again. Vote Blue!!!

[@rileyfuckingrifle]

Gotta support their challengers.

[@qjtvaddict]

When proper leadership takes over it’s harder to displace

[@kelliott7864]

Or time in jail for obstruction.

[@wblairosborniii3385]

It is about time to block the people who walked out of the legislature.

[@susanw2869]

Every state should have these kinds of laws. You don't show up, you can't run again.

[@imjustmeTBD]

Well if they don't want to work they can step aside and be replaced with people who WILL do the job!

[@michaellane5381]

Or they can pass welfare jobs for the poor or underemployed, i'd rather the state pay for my buddy's "free" childcare than pay for some baby to spend tax money they aren't collecting from the people employing him.

[@sweetsugarjones]

Start a ballot initiative in your state!

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@lindarobinson2104]

AGREED!

[@milosterwheeler2520]

These are the same people who declared that slaves needed slavery because they were unable to learn, then passed laws against teaching them - because they knew it was a lie.

[@pnwesty7174]

They pushed it one too many times, and our initiative process finally worked.

[@Opus313]

Get all the GOP reps out of politics!

[@charlesasmith7836]

Forever and start a new Party where country comes first 🇺🇸💯🎉

[@jstnxprsn]

Funny but that's what I said using a lot more words. LOLOL Good job!

[@assholeyeng]

you cant stop a criminal from being president. you are getting cucked by russia and musk. america is a joke

[@spir5102]

Yes, Democrats must vote in numbers so big that only Democrats are elected!

[@JeffreySchieding]

Oh yah - then the Communist takeover will just happen sooner. During the 2016 presidential primaries the head of the American Communist Party said,"We might as well close shop - the Democrats have become us."

[@crabbywitch4207]

Damn straight, we are tired of these people NOT doing their jobs!!

[@rubyhoward2085]

But continues to get paid, by us.

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@JoeyBFromScranton]

There is no problem at the border - democrats for the past 3 years 😂😂

[@donnajackson3500]

Who the hell they think they are? 😂

[@archeryan8404]

@@jham7411 one orchestrated walk-out in protest is not missing weeks of work like your republicans do sorry, cry

[@monika_martin]

They didn't just walk out of the capital. They left the state for more than 10 legislative days. Then, the people voted to make it a State Constitutional Amendment. The Oregon SCOTUS had no choice but to uphold the State Constitution. I live just outside of Portland and I was totally in favor of this.

[@dmercury292]

We need the Oregon rule in every state at every level of politics. These politicians need to know they work for the people. You don’t show up you don’t get paid.

[@gregm4441]

Do you feel their constituents, voters in their districts who wanted and supported the walkout, should be told by voters in other districts what to do?

[@JessKalinow]

​@gregm4441 do you think that constituents that wanted a vote should be okay with these other representatives DENYING a vote at all?

[@AtomicBuffalo]

@@JessKalinow They'll need to reduce the quorum.

[@kevind4850]

Would be nice to require this of Congress, too. No more fake debates with speakers talking to an empty chamber, etc. They should be doing the people's business rather than going on lobbyist-funded trips and other events, doing constant fund-raising, etc. Couple that with campaign financing reform, requiring disclosure of contributors, reintroducing limits on corporate funding (aka, special-interest bribery - and the Supreme Court is dead-wrong, corporations are neither people or citizens), and maybe D.C. can function as it was meant to do.

[@tinafreeman6937]

@@gregm4441…why on earth would those constituents be happy about their representatives not only NOT doing the job they’re being paid to do, but obstructing other paid employees from doing THEIR jobs? The paychecks of the chronically absent come from all the tax payers, not solely HIS constituents.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Now 14:3 for the 147 Republicans that voted for "alternate" slates of electors.

[@bluegypsy632]

I'm with you 💯

[@lmullen9478]

Yes! Like Ron Johnson in my state!

[@sarge420]

Exackery!

[@dctbass]

Absofknlutely

[@jimmeek7849]

What the heck is an alternate elector? Get out of here.

[@CoryKlim]

Let's go Oregon!! I remember voting for this, we don't mess around baby!! F around and find out

[@patricepatrick9165]

💙💙💙💙

[@fairygaslight8660]

Preach!

[@marietellez6021]

Yes we have to put a stop to this disgraceful Republican administration

[@phampton16]

Absolutely totally agree 🇺🇸💯💯💯💯💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@MrPillowStudios]

Exactly

[@SheWolf2023]

Good job Oregon! Now, let’s get the other 49 states!

[@renaeboonstra54]

These republicans need to hear the words ~ your fired !!!

[@davelowe1977]

Preferably with better grammar: you're.

[@charlesmiller8107]

Except when 'hearing' you're fired sounds the same as your fired because that's the way everyone says it. I know, I have heard it a few times.@@davelowe1977

[@chrise.321]

​@@davelowe1977true, but we know Trump would use the wrong one if left on his own.

[@Alexis-w7t]

Amen to that

[@caroledmonds4070]

I'm from Pennsylvania, and I'M happy for the People of Oregon, for voting for this rule!! Good on you, Oregonians!!

[@brandoncameron2686]

I love your Democratic controlled 5 to 2 Supreme Court majority in Pennsylvania. They gave the state fair congressional maps in 2018. The 3 Democratic judges who got elected in 2015 are up for a retention election in 2025. Make sure you vote and continue to keep that majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

[@marlenefrey9208]

Every state should be run like this.

[@skycloud7637]

GET THEM OUT!!!!

[@RaineW]

Proud to say I voted for this. Legislators need to do their jobs or be removed from office.

[@ritagreene8376]

Great rule/law

[@lenamartinez1076]

I also voted for this

[@terimiller6814]

🙋✌👏👏👏

[@anncata7368]

Likewise should be in the Federal Government

[@felicitassalinas4457]

Awesome ❤❤

[@gwenhatcher7542]

Hopeful that republicans are being called out AND punished!

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@archeryan8404]

@@jham7411 one orchestrated walk-out in protest is not missing weeks of work like your republicans do sorry, cry

[@audreyricci6383]

They did that because they were not allowed to speak truth to power.

[@wnica1]

This law needs to be applied nationwide!

[@ttr1360]

Yes, it does.

[@crestofscribbles8761]

Imagine walking out of your jobsite even ONCE and not expecting to be instantly fired and banned from future hiring.

[@PeterShipley1]

yep and..

[@simpsondr12]

And yet you can pull a fire alarm to avoid doing your job and keep your job.

[@denisphelan8987]

​​@@simpsondr12 No you can't, if you pull a fire alarm for no good reason, not only would you be fired but you could also face criminal charges.

[@EvilTwinRC51]

That’s the way it should be comrade.

[@herbchilds1512]

These Trump-monkey State Senators didn't walk out just once. They were absent for the entire session to disable any voting for lack of a quorum. The State Constitution has to be changed to prevent this, and meanwhile, good riddance. They won't be missed.

[@PeterBooth-jn4gc]

This needs to spread to the federal congress. Those 147 republicans who took part in Txxxx’s insurection on January 6th need to be excluded from our government.

[@PeterShipley1]

they still might be, they're probably waiting for Trump to lose in the supreme Court first.

[@denisphelan8987]

​@@PeterShipley1That's a good point.

[@1purestars]

Yes, these Republicans need to be prosecuted for their crimes.

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

Amen to that. Seditionists need not apply.

[@dmann1115]

Exactly! Once their terms are up, at the very least. No running again.

[@dianasierras5536]

Congratulations Oregonians for holding your legislators accountable! You have set a VERY good example for the rest of the nation to follow.

[@dianne8929]

BRAVO !!! If i had walked off my job, I not only would have lost my job, but I would have been penalized financially. What pathetic behavior by these republicans.

[@mariak6470]

Great job Oregonians! Enough is enough is enough of the foolishness going on with the GOP.

[@sherry6919]

We need this in every state!!!

[@themousethatroared3371]

Not only should they be unable to serve another term, they should also be forced to reimburse Oregon taxpayers for every day they were absent.

[@stephanieclark6154]

FACTZ

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@gen_z_hippichikk]

@@jham7411 How many times did they deny a quorum? 🤔

[@mjgobet5601]

@@jham7411 That walk out was not to refrain from voting on issues. I live in Oregon, these Reps left the state to make sure they could not be called back to vote on issues. They did it time and time again. It was not to protest an action by the leader.

[@seantlewis376]

@@jham7411 The Tennessee walk out was a different matter. The Tennessee Three walked off the floor in protest of unfair treatment of one of their members, not to kill a quorum and deny even the possibility of a vote on legislation they didn't like. Also, it was a very short walkout. Public backlash led the Republican controlled legislature to recant its previous position, and the three were back at work. The two situations were not comparable.

[@silviamartinez3028]

Congratulations Oregon for doing the right thing

[@phampton16]

Thank You 💯💯💯💯

[@petemavus2948]

Thank You Oregon and may all our Government adopt your no nonsense call for accountability. 👍

[@evelynfuller2086]

Your welcome. I'm an Oregonian.

[@_garebear]

You can tell by the wrong "your". @@evelynfuller2086

[@ipodzrock1]

Proud of my home state

[@deboracopeland4795]

Don’t go to work, don’t keep your job. So happy I moved here.

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@lessaleadr]

​@@jham7411 Your ignorance is showing 😂😂 Not the same thing, at all!

[@jham7411]

@@lessaleadr Texas house 2021. Democrats do it and the reasons don’t matter.

[@C.Church]

@@lessaleadr I'm a Democrat. Will you (can you?) explain how it's not the same without the special pleading "Because we agreed it was OK for our purposes"?

[@deboracopeland4795]

@@jham7411 if he went over his allotted 10 days yes.

[@ljprocopio6018]

Excellent it's about time, we are so done with this kind of nonsense throughout the entire Republican Party. Hope it sweeps across the Nation and helps stop all of this BS! ⚖️

[@mineown1861]

No more no show jobs for the gop in Oregon. Tough break , now they'll have to work for a living.

[@petemavus2948]

They should stick to Bake Sales at their church. 🤣

[@tracylee55]

I am a born, & raised Oregonian & have live here my entire life. I too am so proud of our State Supreme Court! They saw completely through the republican BS. "The voters didn't understand what they were voting for". Yes. We. Did!! And the Oregon S.C. agreed. I am so tired of Republicans treating the voters as though we are idiots (and yes there are some of those). Oh, I am a life long Democrat, and if it the Democrat legislatures pulled the same thing, I would have voted the same way! Because my country comes first,not my political party!

[@patriciaholloway]

👏👏👏💯💪

[@PacificForage]

Well said. 🙌🏻

[@rubytuesday5567]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@XxEmpty_EscapexX693]

Another Dem W. Get these clowns the hell out of here.

[@jrod9733]

Then why do you vote Democrat if country comes first?

[@gladitude9]

Oh snap!! Well deserved for people not doing their jobs! And voting against the will of their constituents.

[@phampton16]

Absolutely totally agree 💯💯💯💯

[@mariearthur9405]

I wish we could do that for the magas in the house for not doing their jobs.

[@rosee.2431]

WOO for Oregon!! Now the rest of us need to follow their lead!! 🇺🇸

[@lindaamason2804]

How can we do it to MTG and Bobert and Gaetz and .....on and on

[@marty88ish]

Oregonian here, so proud of my state right now!! Hope more states follow suit.

[@DeniseKristian]

I would be proud, too! Go Oregon!!😊

[@tannaorr4133]

Me too!

[@DanitaReynolds]

I’m a rural independent Oregonian and I voted for this. So sick and tired of cry baby republicans running away from their responsibilities. I pay their wages. You don’t show up for work then you’re fired!

[@kristigathercoal8108]

I'm also from Oregon, and I voted for this! I'm so glad we made good on our promise to hold these representatives accountable. I'm pretty sure one of them was from my district. YAY!

[@rosee.2431]

Michigan here.. we're about ready to follow you!!

[@randywarren7101]

This kind of law should be at every level of government and in all the states!

[@wendyadams2382]

So proud of Oregon.

[@marceld6061]

If you don't/won't show up for work, why should you keep your job? This makes total sense and should be implemented in all states as well as FEDERALLY.

[@jham7411]

Did you have the same opinion about the Democrat walk-out in Tennessee over Rep. Jones? Somehow I doubt it.

[@marceld6061]

@@jham7411 You mean ONE walk out versus more than 10? Yeah they equate. Should they stay in house and vote? Yes, but there is a difference between habitual vacancy because you don't like the laws being proposed (ie what happened in Oregon) versus making a protest against the other party's censuring of a representative for speaking off topic. If the latter is fair, why is Empty-G allowed to speak at all? She is rarely ON-topic?

[@jham7411]

@@marceld6061 There’s many examples of it, actually. I’ll give you another without even looking. Texas house walkout 2021.

[@dianawiele248]

@@jham7411if they do it to keep legislation from being voted on because they know it will pass, they aren’t doing there job!! Holding a walkout to support a fellow congressman is no way similar!!

[@marceld6061]

@@jham7411 Yup. If Texas wants to pass a bill making it so those members cannot be re-elected? Sure. I don't have a problem with that. Can you tell me how many votes throughout the year did they miss? They did walk out to put a spotlight on how un-democratic the GOP in Texas were being by limiting means of voting and also trying to pass a law so that voters cannot vote in private. That's pretty serious.

[@eriker]

More states need to follow suit, followed by the federal level. Hold these elected officials accountable - both parties!

[@audreyricci6383]

Stop doing this both sideism. The Democrats are trying to get the job done. The Maga side want to play dangerous political games. They are the ones who do not care. With them it is party before country.

[@MaverickneoGamer]

10 unexcused absences. If they want to act like school children, treat them as such.

[@C.M.30337]

Actually, most jobs, its one unexcused absence and you're gone.

[@tonyfanfarone]

It's time to hold the political class on all sides to the standards we all live by. Shame on them all for making this necessary.

[@catherinepraus8635]

Gotta love 🥳🎉

[@CLM2204]

Only one problem, they are made & paid for by corporations as non humans - to destroy this world as aliens in Human bodies. This is why corporations have more Rights then Humans - aka ruling by SupremeD beings.

[@gregrizal5043]

Kudos to the brave people of Oregon! 😊😊😊

[@fredhoy6697]

Outstanding. Accountability. Finally.

[@shewho333]

The guy who kept leading the walkouts here in Oregon was my 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher back in the 80’s. He did a whole course each year on law and constitutional law and that was my favorite thing in school. Somehow, he forgot everything he taught us in school and became a cranky old Republican representative who refused to go to work and do his damned job! I’m super proud to have voted to fire my former teacher for doing the complete opposite of what he taught us as kids. He needed to retire to his little farm and chill out. I did feel bad for a while though. His second wife died several years ago, and I took a minute to look at her Facebook page after I sent him my sympathy. Her page was full of racist, rage baiting posts. I’m sure she had some influence over this guy I used to know, by filling his world with hate every day. Now, instead of retiring his grumpy self to his farm, the citizens of my town have voted him on to the city counsel and now he’s obstructing any decent plans we have. Our homeless population has quadrupled and he’s refused federal funds to create warming stations, shelters, and treatment centers for the drug addicted. His reasoning is that the mayor (who has no actual power) is a democrat so he can blame her. He truly exists to point out how broken everything is, by keeping it broken. The head of our town Republican Party is a woman from Orange County California who is very much into Q theory and regularly hosts people who have warning pages on the SPLC website. She had a public watch party for a Mike Pillow (Lindell) production a couple months ago. A complete Q nutty nutter butter.

[@annakingry9157]

Yikes! Must be Trump worship that turned him.

[@SusanHSuzyQH]

I have always thought of Oregon as a very blue state. It's a lot like Nevada with its growing hateful, bigoted, racist population. We need to vote out the hate and vote blue.

[@ramdpras]

Good on you - I can’t believe he lost his principles.

[@patriciaholloway]

I hate hearing about those types of people who engage in racist talk and behavior and engage in irrational conspiracy theories. It sickens me. It's evil and unnatural in my opinion. Just today I heard about the man from Tennessee and the militias from other states ( I think Oregon was one) planning to go to the border and basically make war on vulnerable people. They've been told there's an invasion and believe somehow that illegals benefit Democrats and that we've planned this. This kind of talk and behavior is so dangerous and will lead to many more innocent people dying. The entire Republican party, most especially MAGA , ... and their right wing media, are the ones responsible for this and should be held accountable. Even though this win doesn't address these other problems of lying and misinformation and dog whistling, it's a start.

[@brendawatkins6448]

😔 so sad for you. But people who used to think can't do it. Vote Blue

[@gwynnefoster8477]

Woo hoo! Life long Oregonian, so excited that we took this issue from a petition to the ballot to making change!

[@athomewithjenny]

Hell yeah! I'm from the PNW and this is GREAT NEWS!! It's so appalling that they think they don't have to work while in office Way to Go Oregon!!

[@deedee9543]

Great job Oregon ☺️

[@shelleysteward3041]

Thank you for reporting this. As an Oregonian I’m so thankful they held them accountable.

[@hifinsword]

You can't govern and work for the people that put you in office, if you're consistently absent!!! VOTE ALL Republicans out of office!!! 💙💙💙

[@liberalinoklahoma1888]

They need to return the wages they 'earned' while absent.

[@DCell1961]

Wonderful, let's take this federally.

[@AtomicBuffalo]

Not needed. Oregon has an unusually high 2/3 quorum.

[@david4096]

Nation wide.

[@doreendraughn8238]

Every State should apply this rule for every member in Congress, no one should be exempt from this rule.

[@maximolopezjr2249]

If anyone of us walked out on our jobs; we would get fired.

[@somerset6646]

Bravo Oregon.

[@marthawardrop1840]

Wanna get paid? Do the job. Oregon constituents said exactly that! What a concept!

[@lelacalhoun8362]

Arizona needs this kind of law. Every state in the US needs. This law

[@dgillies5420]

Let's pass a constitutional ammendment that you can only vote "No" to close debate in the senate, only once per year !!!

[@Swimdeep]

This should go nationwide.

[@phampton16]

Absolutely totally agree 💯💯💯💯💯

[@petemavus2948]

*SHOULD* But it's just another way we're toyed with. Obstructionists need accountability just like SCOTUS needs the SCERT Act.

[@velnz5475]

Republicans will likely break the law and come back into office because thats what their boss told them to do. Iv got faith this would work in states where Democratic support is higher, but as for the rest of the country?

[@tesslake6787]

I am Oregonian I am proud of our state .. time to enforce the reasonable rules ..any elected lawmakers who refuse work shoukd lose their jobs ..it’s not fair for taxpayers to pay unworkable lawmakers

[@georgedyson9754]

What a good idea - good thinking Oregon folks!

[@lindaamason2804]

They missed 10 meetings and voting on abortion and other issues

[@charlesasmith7836]

They not serious about governing and working for the American people only to serve trump 🍊🙄

[@davidgriffin9247]

The best part is that the ballot initiative passed BEFORE their shenanigans, so they can't even argue they didn't know what they were doing

[@SMS9155]

No, they did a boycott for 6 weeks and got kicked off being able to run in the next election. We changed our state constitution to say if you lose more than 10 days then you can't run for re-election.

[@middle_of_the_road]

@@SMS9155 Now we get more taxes, crime, regulations and unaffordable. Good going....

[@CyrusVyrus]

To say republicans voted for any of the bills is a lie. That is why there was walk outs. Their votes don't matter, and measure 110 is proof.

[@eb1042]

FINALLY- A government that ACTUALLY DOES SOMETHING!!! All hail Oregon!!!!

[@wuilmarksalcedo2018]

This type of ruling should be enforce in all states. Especially in FL. Enough is enough of those radical Republicans.

[@czgator9000]

In FL the GOP want to pay $5 million of Dumpsters legal bills.

[@ColleenPittman-v6i]

⁠@@czgator9000 let the GOP pay it but not with tax dollars.

[@darlalathan6143]

Texas needs it, too, to get "Hitler on Wheels" out of the Governor's Mansion!

[@robinfranklin8001]

I thought the lawyers said drumpf had to pay with his own money. Any money he gets has to be reported by the overseer & reported to the Court.

[@terimiller6814]

@czgator9000 Exactly, tax dollars are all they're willing to waste on anything. If it's coming out of their own pocket it's a whole other whiney story!!! Great point✌

[@rebeccan.chandler-lk3bz]

Glad to see them standing up instead of turning heads!

[@1927su]

It’s up to WE THE PEOPLE to PROTECT DEMOCRACY. 🗳️ VOTE. 🌊

[@theresa3]

Oregon 💙💙💙⚖️ I understand why Brian is skeptical about the courts!! We all are!! But Marc that’s where you come in and help us understand the law more⚖️🇺🇸

[@stephanieclark6154]

FACTZ

[@yaang9258]

Yoooooo! Let's Go Oregon!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justsusan4436]

🎉EXCELLENT CALL!! FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE!!🎉

[@tinafreeman6937]

What a wonderful example Oregon has set for the rest of the nation!! I applaud them.

[@TheBrownSpartan]

I love the way you keep us informed on under reported issues. This action should teach Democrats in DC how to deal with their Republican counterparts.

[@lindadonovan2684]

Another proud Oregon resident here. I support this law. Also, I support Oregon’s first in the nation Vote by Mail law. Every single vote is by mail only! Turnout is high and we have had no fraud issues ever! In effect since the 90’s, I wish this would be passaged in every state. 🇺🇸🗳🇺🇸

[@fumbleknit719]

Oregon voters can also drop their sealed ballots in drop boxes, which are available in many convenient locations starting 20 days before an election.

[@coujo65]

Well done Oregonians! I wonder what the actual percentages of voters are turning in? I don’t know the term for a vote-by-mail only.

[@lynnez.2818]

Yeah, that's a good term. 😊

[@tannaorr4133]

Absolutely!,

[@LanaDrahrepus1]

Biggest homeless camp I've ever seen was in Oregon... not to mention all the businesses with boarded up windows and hate speech spray painted on them... yeah you dipshits should keep voting the way you have been 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markrbutton]

I work for a state government... I am so sick of people who game the system to get out of doing their job. Bravo Oregon!

[@doseydo871]

Awesome!!! Can we get this done for a Congress??

[@ProgressWillNeverBeStopped]

GO OREGON! THIS NEEDS TO BE THE STANDARD!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@brettster3331]

I am an Oregonian, and I am so happy to see this work out so well. Thank You for covering this.

[@cyndiagilbert6216]

WTG Oregon! Wish I still lived there! I’ll always be an Oregonian no matter where I live! My favorite state and place I was born! Most of my life was spent in Oregon. Dad was in the Air Force, but we always came back to Oregon! Washington would be my second favorite state. Yup. NW forever.

[@tracyroake2815]

Thank you Brian for letting everybody know the truth! I live in Oregon it was appalling to watch. I'm glad they're never coming back!

[@theresa3]

Brian and Marc ⚖️🇺🇸💙 Thank you!!!!!

[@charlesasmith7836]

😊💙🇺🇸💯

[@creekorchak8068]

Good 👍 for Oregon!!🎉!!!