Even if that Act were to pass, do you seriously think States where mail in voting were enshrined in laws; would follow the Feds example?
Agreed! Rep. Tran went against the party line and voted no. Rep. Kropf immediately stopped the vote and did a brief recess where the livestream was cut. Not sure what was said behind closed doors but Rep. Tran definitely seemed a bit flustered when she returned. It's ridiculous that he can stop the vote while its going on and then reinitiate it after he's mustered his people. The record should rightly reflect it would've been voted down in this committee 5-4 thanks to Tran. Not sure what the implications of that no vote would've been but seeing as how Kropf jumped on calling a recess immediately makes me think it would've killed this bill for the session. Thankfully the news is not letting this slimy behavior from Kropf go unnoticed.
Isn't this completely against Legislature Rules?? WTF??
First rule of legislative club is, rules don't matter.
Rules don't matter, the results apparently do
Imagine, if they stopped giving Bennie's to all the illegals, maybe they could pay for the roads?
I think we should use a different tactic. We should all email Rep. Tran's office with our deep concern for her well being after being verbally abused by Rep. Kropf. We don't think women should be verbally abused by their male coworkers. We think they should stand up against such behavior and implore her to file a formal complaint against Rep. Kropf. We the people stand with her.Agreed! Rep. Tran went against the party line and voted no. Rep. Kropf immediately stopped the vote and did a brief recess where the livestream was cut. Not sure what was said behind closed doors but Rep. Tran definitely seemed a bit flustered when she returned. It's ridiculous that he can stop the vote while its going on and then reinitiate it after he's mustered his people. The record should rightly reflect it would've been voted down in this committee 5-4 thanks to Tran. Not sure what the implications of that no vote would've been but seeing as how Kropf jumped on calling a recess immediately makes me think it would've killed this bill for the session. Thankfully the news is not letting this slimy behavior from Kropf go unnoticed.
Tense exchange over Oregon gun bill leads to complaint against Bend lawmaker
A contentious gun bill is moving to the House floor after a tense committee meeting and a conduct complaint against Rep. Jason Kropf of Bend. Here’s what happened during the vote on House Bill 4145.www.centraloregondaily.com
Yep. But by framing it as workplace bullying, which bullying is frowned upon everywhere (except probably the mil and sports), I think she has an opportunity to make a name for herself by standing up to injustice. Makes her appear stronger and emboldens others to go against the grain and vote on the behalf of their constituents instead of party lines.
I wonder if the red shirts are supporting her.
it's getting traction. Saw on Reddit there is a poll to remove Rep. Kropf from his Committee Chair position that is going around. I have already electronically voted and submitted comment. He must pay.
Don't know who the red shirts are. But this needs to be framed as a man in power used his influence, albeit by verbal abuse, to coerce his female colleague into voting his way, and not the will of her district. Whether you're for or against the bill, this cannot stand. He must be held accountable for his actions. Sends a message to all others like him.
ahhh. I can imagine they will try to support her YES vote. They're well organized and well funded, they can probably make her believe she did the right thing. Same way an abused wife supports her abusive husband after beating her.
