Good!! 1.0 - Senior Oregon GOP State Senator, Who Led Walkouts, Will Not Run For Office Again
The top Republican in the Oregon Senate, who led his colleagues on three walkouts, does not plan to seek re-election. Sen. Herman Baertschiger, Jr., R-Grants Pass, was elected leader of the Republicans before the 2019 legislative session, taking over the role from Sen. Jackie Winters, R-Salem. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012.
Baertschiger, a small business owner with a background in forestry issues, was instrumental in leading his caucus to leave the state to block plans to fight global warming by charging polluters and capping emissions.
The most recent walkout to prevent a vote on the policy known as cap and trade effectively ended the 2020 legislative session before any significant legislation could pass.
Last week, Baertschiger said he worried denying quorum — essentially ensuring there are not enough members present to vote — could set a dangerous precedent and prevent the Legislature from functioning in the future.
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https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-reppublican-herman-baertschiger-walkout-leader-no-reelection/
