OR-House: GOP Caucus ousts Kevin Cameron from Leader spot
Carla Axtman
Kevin Cameron
Word is coming in from Salem that the Oregon House Republican Caucus, after a marathon session this afternoon, ousted Kevin Cameron of Salem as the House GOP Leader.
Cameron will be replaced by Andy Olson (R-Albany).
Mike McLane will be the Deputy Leader, beating out Julie Parrish for the job. Interestingly, Parrish was a close ally of the scandal plagued Matt Wingard. Hopefully this means that the House GOP will be scrubbing the Wingard influence from their ranks. Not only is that likely best for the Republicans, it's certainly best for the citizens of Oregon.
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7:55 p.m.
Jul 18, '12
it's going to be interesting this fall after the Rs go back to the minority. will Hanna replace Olson as R leader? will he be blamed for losing their chance to take over (that was never going to happen, but still). anyway, Olson is Hanna's sock puppet, so this isn't too surprising.
6:30 p.m.
Jul 19, '12
Was Cameron ousted because he was part of the Wingard franchise?
11:37 p.m.
Jul 19, '12
This is being reported differently on the Republican site, what gives? Do we have someone with more intimate knowledge of this situation or, is the "ouster" speculation?
"One of the changes was necessary due to Rep. Kevin Cameron (R-Salem) announcing today that he was leaving his leadership position as House Republican Leader to be able to focus on his family and small business. "
Oregon Catalyst says something else
5:59 a.m.
Jul 21, '12
Yeah, I'm sure that press releases from the caucus are totally accurate and tell the entire story.
ROFL
5:25 p.m.
Jul 23, '12
Yeah, I got that, and I'm cynical too about this sort of stuff but, without something more to go on, aren't we just sort of making stuff up and, if so, how are we any better then the other side?
8:43 a.m.
Jul 20, '12
I've heard through the grapevine that there is more to the story...much more.
8:46 a.m.
Jul 20, '12
I've also heard that Julie Parrish didn't get the Deputy Leader position because "she is a woman." Thank the goddesses, I am a member of a party that has its feet firmly in the 21st century!
7:33 a.m.
Jul 22, '12
Of course, the party that selected Bev Clarno, Lynn Snodgrass and Karen Minnis as speakers of the house for 8 out of 12 years (between 1995 and 2007) has suddenly become misogynist. Makes perfect sense.
10:13 a.m.
Jul 20, '12
The "ouster" information was coming out immediately following the caucus meeting. I'll check back in and see what's up.
8:29 p.m.
Jul 24, '12
It was actually announced that morning by him that he would not be seeking the office.