Episode 1149 • • 2:42:16 - 2:43:09
1149: Couple of Reds
Oregon Senate Quorum, Climate Legislation, Republican Walkout
Eleven Republican state senators in Oregon left the state to prevent a quorum and block the passage of dramatic climate change legislation. The Republicans are demanding a public referendum on the measure rather than a legislative vote. This tactic has effectively stalled the Democratic majority's agenda regarding greenhouse gas emissions.