In Oregon, a House Perfectly Divided, Sharing Power

New York Times:

Try to arrange an interview with Bruce Hanna, the new Republican co-speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and odds are good you will be asked if you would also like to meet with Arnie Roblan, the new Democratic co-speaker.

“I would be remiss if I did not offer,” said Steve Lindsley, their conscientious communications director.

Ask Mr. Roblan a question, but do not be surprised if Mr. Hanna answers it. Mr. Roblan says he does not mind. Nor, he says, does he mind that Mr. Hanna is the one they agreed could actually sit in the speaker’s office. Mr. Roblan notes that his office across the hall is a shorter walk to his caucus meetings.

“I have no ego in place, so it’s easy,” Mr. Roblan said.

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