I think that it is their proximity to California that makes them like this.
Do not use this legislative session to surrender to fear.
Ted Kulongski (D) – Governor of Oregon
It was during his State of the Sate speech where west coast Teddy made that idiot remark.
I say idiot remark because, if you take a moment to hit the link and read the rest of his speech you’ll see the thing he is worried the legislators will get afraid of is raising taxes.
I was going to do a big write up on him and his plans, but DANEgerus beat me to it. You should follow that link and see what is going on there.