It was convenient back a few years ago when we had one Republican Senator, Gordon Smith, and one Democratic Senator , Ron Wyden.

No matter which party was in the majority, Oregon had representation on the power side of the aisle.   The two senators also worked together frequently  to achieve goals for the entire State of Oregon, no matter which party was in the ascendancy.

Now, Oregon will probably have to wait a minimum of four more years before there is a chance that our two senators will be back in power in the Senate.  The Democrat's best shot to regain the Senate until then was just blown out of the water because Hillary had no coattails.

 Four more years of Democratic minority status in both the Senate and House Representatives of the United States appears to be likely---except to the party faithful and the zealots in the spectrum beyond them.  

At least Oregon still has one Representative in the party with the ascendancy.