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July 21, 2005

Maybe someone will drop a house on her

Despite growing pressure from Governor Kulingoski, Democrats, Republicans and civil union proponents, Oregon House Speaker Karen Minnis still continues to thwart the will of the people by refusing to bring SB 1000 (civil unions) to a vote.

Last evening's Salem rally on the steps of the Oregon Capitol was estimated at 400-1000 strong, demanding Minnis schedule the bill.

According to this morning's report on the Thom Hartman morning radio show at KPOJ (Portland's Air America affiliate), supporters of the civil union bill plan to canvas Minnis' home district of Wood Village. Supporters of the bill have also raised money to take out a full page ad in the local paper.

Minnis represents the politically moderate region of Wood Village. The county voted heavily Democratic for national races in 2004. Minnis' region isn't far removed from the rest of the county. Minnis' hard rightwing politics and stubborn refusal to allow a vote on civil unions should bring out a strong Democratic challenger to run against her next cycle.

There is buzz that Minnis also has designs on higher office. Right now, Madame Speaker is creating all sorts of political enemies. Given her wingnuttery politics it's unlikely she'll persuade the citizens of western Oregon to vote her into such a position.
NWPT58

Posted by Carla at July 21, 2005 09:06 AM