[Zathras]

Oregon’s flip to Ultra Blue came from these changes:
Liberalization of drug laws began in late 90’s.
SEIU Unionization of State workers.
H1B bringing in Indian workers to replace Americans at Intel.
One Party control of the local media.
Lack of real jobs not matching the influx of young people who are looking for “Portlandia”

I am so glad I left before it got really bad.

[aimhigh]

Oregon’s flip to Ultra Blue came from these changes:

You have to add one more change - extreme gerrymandering

[gundog]

Liberalization of drug laws began in late 90’s.

Oregon decriminalized marijuana in 1973.