University of Oregon College Democrats

Author: Ryan McCarrel (4 Articles)

Ryan McCarrel is the current president of the University of Oregon College Democrats. He is a senior working towards the completion of a degree in Political Science, History, and Planning Public Policy Management. After he graduates he wants to work in conflict resolution.

Some thought electing a comedian would make a joke out of congress, they were wrong. As it turns out Al Franken, the Freshman Senator out of Minnesota, is handling his new position with the professionalism and respect it deserves. That’s more than we can say about some of his Republican colleagues, thirty of which voted against his Rape Amendment. The bill would end any government contract with companies that force women to sign agreements preventing them from fairly suing their employer after being sexually assaulted. Jon Stewart did a good bit pointing out the moral deficiencies of the Republican members who voted against the bill.

Today, Senator Franken’s hard at work again, trying to make sure this country gets adequate health insurance.

It’s nice to have at least one Democratic Senator  that asks serious questions, even if he’s a comedian.