Sheriffs reject Oregon governor’s request for help to stop riots, citing liberal leadership

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Sheriffs are rebuffing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s call on local departments to send deputies to help quell protests in Portland.

The sheriffs of Washington and Clackamas Counties, which were both mentioned by name in Brown’s plan, said they will not send deputies to work in Portland.

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