Political Coffee 5-18-2021

Can the GOP move past Trump and still keep his voters? Not likely. If he doesn’t run again, who can replace him and keep the voters enthused? https://thefederalist.com/2021/05/18/dear-gop-move-on-from-trump-without-repudiating-his-voters/

Is Portland and Oregon irreparably damaged by Kate and Ted’s response to the riots? https://www.oregonlive.com/podcasts/2021/05/downtown-portland-has-real-issues-but-also-a-perception-problem-beat-check-podcast.html

Still wearing a mask outdoors? You might be surprised how many R’s and D’s agree it’s necessary: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/17/42-still-believe-wearing-masks-outside-cdc-update/

SCOTUS says climate change lawsuit against oil/gas companies must remain in Fed court: This affects us in OR with lawsuits here: https://www.theepochtimes.com/supreme-court-revives-oil-and-gas-company-federal-appeal-in-climate-change-case_3818225.html

Tolling existing roads in OR as lawmakers to vote on raising more money for anything but roads. https://oregoncatalyst.com/53468-lawmakers-debate-road-tolls-mileage-tax.html