The Consequences and Principles of Oregon's Republican Walkout

The Republican walkout in the Oregon state Senate continues as a fourth senator reaches 10 unexcused absences, which disqualifies legislators from serving another term of office under Measure 113. Talks between Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp and Senate President Rob Wagner continue, but it's unclear how much progress has been made. Meanwhile, budget bills that fund state prisons, schools, housing, and criminal defense attorneys are piling up and cannot pass the Senate until it has the required two-thirds quorum.