The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a decision from Democrat Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade that 10 Republican state senators cannot run for re-election after they participated in legislative walkouts over radical Democrat-backed bills on abortion‚ transgenderism‚ and guns. Those banned from running for re-election included Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp‚ who sued Griffin-Valade over her determination that a new measure aimed at restricting walkouts applied to the 10 Republicans. Republicans in the Senate participated in a six-week walkout over Democrat control of the body‚ which Knopp described as being run like a “banana republic.” “We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court’s ruling‚” Knopp said on Thursday. “But more importantly‚ we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent.” The lawmakers were banned from running for re-election thanks to the 2022 voter-approved Measure 13‚ which was designed to punish lawmakers who participate in walkouts. In addition to Knopp‚ the Republicans banned from running for re-election include Brian Boquist‚ Lynn Findley‚ Bill Hansell‚ Dennis Linthicum‚ Art Robinson‚ Daniel Bonham‚ Cedric Hayden‚ Kim Thatcher‚ and Suzanne Weber. “Those other materials [info on Measure 13] expressly and uniformly informed voters that the amendment would apply to a legislator’s immediate next terms of office‚ indicating that the voters so understood and intended that meaning‚” the Supreme Court said in its decision disagreeing with Republicans arguments that the measure was worded in such a way to allow them to still run for re-election. Democrats praised the decision to bar the Republicans from running for re-election. “Today’s ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court means that legislators and the public now know how Measure 113 will be applied‚ and that is good for our state‚” Democrat Senate President Rob Wagner said. The senators’ 2023 walkout delayed passage of hundreds of bills‚ including measures that would allow girls of any age to get abortions without parental consent and forcing insurance companies to pay for transgender procedures. Oregon law requires two thirds of the senators to be present meaning that the Republicans could force inaction by not showing up. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Last year‚ Knopp said that the walkout was motivated to defend the Constitution and Oregon law‚ which he said the Democrats were violating. Democrats have a 17-13 advantage in the state Senate. “We were trying to defend the Constitution and Oregon law against those that essentially said‚ ‘We have the votes‚ we can do whatever we want‚’” he told POLITICO. “We thought it was a principle worth defending‚ even if it meant that we couldn’t run for re-election.”

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced on Thursday a bid to force a vote on censuring Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)‚ a member of the leftist “Squad‚” for remarks concerning her native Somalia. Greene accused Omar‚ a Somali refugee who became a U.S. citizen‚ of acting as a “foreign agent” and making “treasonous statements” in a January 27 speech at a Minneapolis event about the U.S. government’s support for the interests of Somalia. The resolution not only seeks to censure Omar but also remove her from the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Omar was previously kicked off the Foreign Affairs Committee last year over comments she made about Israel. The resolution by Greene prompts the GOP-led House to act on it within two legislative days — likely early next week. .@RepMTG introduces resolution to censure Rep. @Ilhan Omar (D-MN). pic.twitter.com/hGdR2PQeYo — CSPAN (@cspan) February 1‚ 2024   Controversy over Omar’s speech largely rests on how the Democrat’s remarks to a group of Somali supporters have been translated from Somali to English. She was speaking about a controversial port deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. Some have called for her expulsion from Congress while Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) demanded an ethics investigation into Omar’s “appalling‚ Somalia-first comments.” According to the interpretation in Greene’s censure resolution‚ Omar spoke about telling people how “the U.S. Government will only do what Somalians in the U.S. tell them to do. They will do what we want and nothing else. They must follow our orders and that is how we will safeguard the interest of Somalia.” Omar added‚ according to Greene’s resolution‚ “For as long as I am in the U.S. Congress‚ Somalia will never be in danger‚ its waters will not be stolen by Ethiopia or others. Sleep in comfort knowing I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from inside the U.S. system.” Omar insisted a viral video with a similar translation of her remarks was “completely off.” The Democrat also reposted on X a different translation of her speech published by Somalia analyst Abdirashid Hashi. A professional translation obtained by The Daily Wire differed from the one put forward in the viral video‚ but confirmed the overall sentiment that she views promoting the needs of Somalia as a top priority for her congressional office. Omar clearly signaled that she is working in Congress to protect Somalia and make sure that “Somalia will never be in danger.” “As long as I am in the U.S. Congress‚ no one will take a way in the Somali sea or water‚” Omar said‚ according to the translation. “And I will not support the U.S. government in supporting other people to rob us. Rest assured that it will not happen‚ Minnesota. The lady that you sent to Congress knows about you‚ and she feels your interest like you all do.” Throughout history‚ 27 members have been successfully censured‚ which is a formal rebuke and a less severe form of punishment than expulsion‚ though there has been an uptick of late. House members who were censured last year included Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA)‚ Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)‚ and Jamaal Bowman (D-NY). Just before Greene introduced her censure resolution‚ Omar told The Hill‚ “I have nothing to say about the insanity of that woman.” Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called out what he described as a “frivolous censure resolution‚ designed to inflame and castigate and further divide us.”

  In a bold move that signals a shift away from the pervasive ‘woke’ culture‚ Bud Light has announced a partnership with comedian Shane Gillis. This decision comes after a period of declining popularity for the brand‚ which had previously aligned itself with more progressive figures. The collaboration with Gillis‚ who is known for his unapologetically brash and politically incorrect humor‚ marks a significant U-turn for Bud Light. The company’s pivot suggests a recognition that catering exclusively to one side of the cultural spectrum may not be the most prudent business strategy. Shane Gillis just put out his first Bud Light commercial@Shanemgillis #comedy #parody #budlight #shanegillis pic.twitter.com/bkPUmiLP0F — Pingtr1p (@Pingtr1p) February 1‚ 2024 Gillis‚ 36‚ brings to the table a comedic style that resonates with a large segment of Americans who feel alienated by the current trend of corporate virtue signaling. His humor‚ often characterized as foul-mouthed and irreverent‚ appeals to those who long for a return to less censored and more straightforward entertainment. The move by Bud Light can be seen as a response to consumer fatigue with brands that appear to prioritize social justice messaging over product quality or customer enjoyment. By partnering with Gillis‚ Bud Light is tapping into a growing desire for authenticity and a break from the moralizing tone that has become common in advertising. Not even Peyton Manning can sell Bud light pic.twitter.com/Gys4zcMcM8 — Adam (@adam_antill) January 30‚ 2024 Critics of ‘woke’ culture have lauded Bud Light’s decision as a win for free speech and comedic freedom. They argue that comedy should not be constrained by the fear of offending‚ and that audiences are capable of deciding for themselves what content they find acceptable or funny. This partnership also reflects a broader trend of pushback against cancel culture‚ where individuals and their careers are often jeopardized by past statements or jokes. By choosing to work with Gillis‚ who has faced his own controversies‚ Bud Light is sending a message that it stands against the erasure of individuals for imperfect pasts. The announcement has stirred up considerable conversation on social media‚ with many expressing support for the brand’s new direction. It remains to be seen how this will impact Bud Light’s market performance‚ but it’s clear that the company is willing to take risks to reconnect with a base of consumers who felt left behind. As Bud Light embarks on this new chapter with Shane Gillis‚ it is evident that the cultural tides may be turning. Companies are beginning to acknowledge the diversity of thought among their customers and the importance of not alienating those who hold different views. Whether this will lead to a sustained change in corporate marketing strategies or simply a brief experiment‚ only time will tell.   The post Bud Light Rejects Woke Culture by Teaming Up with Comedian appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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