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What Next - Oregon Republicans Walked Out, Democrats Caved

What Next - Oregon Republicans Walked Out, Democrats Caved

Will we see more minority party walkouts as a way to prevent supermajorities from legislating?

Slate News · Slate Podcasts

June 27, 201919m 5s

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Show Notes

Republican state senators in Oregon are refusing to go to work. In a state legislature where Democrats hold a supermajority, the walkout is one way Republicans can put a halt to their rivals progressive agenda. With several statehouses throughout the nation being held by a supermajority, is walking out going to become more common?

Guest: Jason Wilson, journalist and columnist at The Guardian


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