Oregon senators have opposed the actions of Texas Democrats who fled their state in protest of a recent voting bill.
As many as 50 Texas lawmakers fled their states on Monday to prevent them from voting on two electoral reform bills put forward by state Republicans. Although various Twitter users criticized them for their behavior, Texas Democrats received moderate and positive support from their colleagues and members of the media.
In an interview with Acesparks, Oregon Senators Tim Knopp and Dennis Linticum discussed what is considered a “political circus” between Democrats and the media.
“The national media is the voice of the Democratic Party. There are examples of the media treating Democrats differently than Republicans,” Knopp said. “It’s clear from their attitude to the previous administration, to their current administration. It’s clear that the Texas Democrats are running a political circus to raise money. We haven’t tried to do anything. That’s it.” xshash. “
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Knopp and Linthikum marched on themselves in 2019 in protest of a trade and sales proposal previously put forward by the Oregon Senate. Minority Republicans initially wanted the proposal to be sent to voters without being organized by lawmakers. In addition, Oregon Republicans said the proposal would dramatically increase the cost of living in Oregon to combat “climate change.” When the debate between Democrats failed, 12 Republican lawmakers eventually fled their states to avoid providing the chamber with a quorum.
Despite the superficial similarities between their actions and the Texas Democrats, both Knopp and Linticum noted key differences.
“Look at what they did. They didn’t flee to Oklahoma or Louisiana. Where they went – Washington. It’s all for domestic political consumption,” Linticum said.
On the contrary, as Lintikum points out, he and other senators traveled to Idaho across the border for several hours, without the help of private jets or the help of the media.
Knopp also noted that the subject matter of both bills, with public opinion, is completely different.
“Society was very opposed to the trade and trade policy that was so expensive, inefficient and complicated in this bill,” Knopp said. “In general, the public is committed to ensuring the security of ballots, the identity cards of voters, and ensuring that elections are fair and that accounts are accurate.”
But Oregon Republicans were regulars lamb For the actions taken by the media in 2019, in contrast to the current view of Texas Democrats.
“Although they are [Democrats] continued to attack us for leaving the state and we argued about the rights of minorities, today they are suddenly on the other side of the wave, claiming that it is very appropriate to support the rights of minorities and that they have the right to flee. “Lintikum said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Democrats who fled the state will be arrested after they return to Texas. Nevertheless, Texas Democrats continued to receive positive responses from the media.
“It’s a preconceived notion. If a Democrat does something ruthless, they will be commended for it. If a Republican does the same or less, they will be thrown into a prison of public opinion,” Lintikum said. .
